*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
Oh, I really wish I could come! Maybe next year.