Shelli Stevens

*permission to forward*

Hey everyone! Less than two months before Emerald City Writers Conference!! And if you want to save $30 on registration, you need to sign up soon since early registration closes Saturday!

This conference is going to be fantastic (and rumor has it they’re trying to get dancing and a DJ for Saturday night!) There’s also a great bookfair with lots of really great authors signing!

Below is the info and a peek at the food (yes, we feed you lots too! This conference is FANTASTIC!)

Here’s the link to the conference page where you can register:

http://www.gsrwa.org/conference.php

October 10-12, 2008 at the Bellevue Hilton, Bellevue, Washington

* Early bird registration closes August 16, 2008.

* The hotel block rate expires September 17, 2008.

* Registration closes September 30, 2008, or when filled.

SCHEDULED SPEAKERS

Welcome: Susan Mallery

Key Note: Julia Quinn

Closing: Allison Brennan

And
*Write the DAMN Book!*
Challenge: Cherry Adair

Editor Choices

Leis Pederson - Berkley Books, Penguin Group (USA)

Angela James - Samhain Publishing, Ltd.

Deb Werksman - Sourcebooks, Inc.

Agent choices

Kim Whalen - Trident Media Group, LLC

Barbara Poelle - Irene Goodman Literary Agency

Carolyn Grayson - Ashley Grayson Literary Agency

Kevan Lyon - Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

Meal Choices

Friday Dinner - three option to choose from with salad and dessert

Grilled Salmon -
Glazed Chipotle Onions and Pinot Noir Beurre Blanc
Wild Rice Blend and Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable

Chicken Marsala -
Marsala Wine and Beef Stock Reduction with Sage and Wild Northwest Mushrooms
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Chef’s Seasonal Vegetable

Veggie Gnocchi -
Goat Cheese and Herb Infused Alfredo
Grilled and Roasted Vegetables

Saturday Lunch - three options to choose from with dessert

Turkey Sandwich -
Smoked Turkey Breast on Wheat
Cranberry relish, lettuce and Tomato

Italian Chicken Sandwich -
Marinated Chicken on Focaccia
Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Tapenade with Smoked Mozzarella Cheese

Veggie Wrap -
Spinach Tortilla with Grilled Vegetables
Baby Greens, Tomato and Balsamic Vinegar

Sunday Lunch - two brunch options to choose from and sweet treat

Quiche Lorraine - contains bacon
served with Sour Cream and Mustard Sauce
Banana Bread with Cream Cheese and Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Veggie Frittata -
Tomato Basil Relish, Spinach, Shiitake and Portabello Mushrooms
Sauteed Fennel, Shallots and Egg Beaters
Fresh Seasonal Fruit and Asparagus
Other Good Stuff