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I had to post a quick blog about RWA 2010 that just finished up this past Saturday in Orlando. The conference was AMAZING!!! Absolutely, positively amazing. In honor of just how awesome it was, I’ve made my own little Top 10 list of Conference Awesomeness and thought I’d share.
10) Time spent rejuvenating the well
As an author, it’s my job to either find inspiration or wrestle it to the ground into submission. Because it’s my job, I’m very happy to do it, but….I find the annual RWA conference to be such a wonderful shot in the arm. Despite coming home tired and ready to sleep for a week, the urge to get at the keyboard is always stronger than usual and the words seem to flow with a little more speed.
9) All those books!
Yes, I’m an author, but I’m a reader first and foremost. I’ve loved books since I knew what they were and that feeling of child-like wonder has never really left me (and I hope it never does!) At the RWA conference, books are EVERYWHERE!! Free books in our registration bags, free books on the seats at lunch, free books at the publisher signings….books, books, books. It’s HEAVEN!!!
8)All those authors!
I am endlessly fascinated to discuss writing with people. The folks I share my daily life with (whom I love, one and all!) just don’t understand the deep importance of crafting a great sentence, or point of view, or the characters that chatter in my head. They can’t appreciate the endless need to discuss theme and character arc and the hero’s journey. But at RWA….ah!!! I’M WITH MY PEOPLE!!!!
7) The shoes….
It’s no secret RWA’s made up predominantly of women. And other than a Gerard Butler sighting, there’s not much else that will get a room full of women squealing more quickly than an awesome pair of shoes! I purposely buy a new pair each year for the conference (or two or three…or maybe four….don’t judge!!) and I love admiring the awesome shoes of others!
6) The bar
Okay…it’s a very poorly kept secret that when writers finally get let out of their homes and away from their keyboards, we definitely have a penchant for the bar. It’s really just a huge excuse to be social, but it’s always the most happening part of the entire conference.
5) Old Friends
I’ve been a part of RWA since 2002 and have been incredibly fortunate to make a wonderful group of friends through my association with the organization. I love getting together with them at the conference and catching up, hearing about each other’s lives and talking about our writing. It’s the most human part of writing and I love every moment of it.
4) New Friends
One wonderful constant of RWA is that you’re always meeting new friends. I was so fortunate this year to reconnect with my sisters from the Ruby Slippered Sisterhood. We were all part of the 2009 Golden Heart class and had a chance to spend time together at the conference.
3) Even Newer Friends
The RWA conference is also a wonderful way to meet brand new people. I loved meeting new people throughout the conference and hope to see all of them next year!
2) The Literacy Signing
This was my first year to have a book on the shelves, so I was able to sign at RWA’s annual “Readers for Life” Literacy booksigning. This year RWA’s annual signing raised $55,000 to support literacy efforts. For anyone who attends the conference as an unpublished writer, a dream is to finally be able to sign. The experience was everything I hoped it would be and more!! And the people I met were absolutely wonderful.
1) And the single best thing about the RWA National conference…..
WE ONLY HAVE TO WAIT 11 MORE MONTHS FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!!
The 2011 conference will be in New York City at the end of June, 2011. I can’t wait!
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OK…..so I just looked at my last blog post….March 2…..oh goodness, you can officially consider me the most hideous blogger on the planet.
So…I make my renewed vow - I AM going to do my best to blog more often!!!
Of course, part of why I’m a bad blogger is that I never know what to say. Give me a story to tell and my fingers fly….try to come up with a subject to blog on and you might as well kiss anything of remote interest good-bye. Unless you’re absolutely riveted by the story of a 2-year-old who threw a tantrum on the subway this morning, I’m afraid I ain’t got much.
So…whenever I don’t know what to say, I revert to one of my favorite subjects….books!!! (Well, Daniel Craig and Gerard Butler can get me grooving, too, but – alas – neither has come to their senses and realized I am the woman of their dreams, so…no blog post for them!) 
Despite being on deadline, I try to read every day. I usually get at least 20 minutes a day on the subway and a bit of time before bed. I thought I’d share what I’m currently reading (and yes, it’s freaky but I usually have at least 4-5 books going at a time). Feel free to drop in and let me know what you’ve got on your TBR pile!
INSATIABLE by Meg Cabot
OK - so I adore – adore, adore, adore – Meg Cabot and read just about everything the woman writes (I’ve even read her adorable middle grade series about Allie Finkel, despite the fact there isn’t an 8 year old in sight in my household, I love her books that much).
Insatiable is her take on vampires and it’s fun, clever, juicy and ever-so-sly in the way she’s taken on the recent resurgence of vampire fiction. I highly recommend it!!!
STORM OF SHADOWS by Christina Dodd
I absolutely love Christina Dodd’s paranormals and I’ve had Storm on my TBR pile. Since her next two in this series – CHAINS OF ICE and CHAINS OF FIRE are about to come out (Ice came out this past Tuesday) I hurried to read this. An absolutely yummy hero and a fun, slighly kooky (but loveable) heroine made this a fun read!
THE VAMPIRE’S KISS by Vivi Anna
I love Vivi’s series with Harlequin Nocturne – it’s CSI-meets-the-paranormal. First of all, I just LOVE the premise. Second, oh man, does she deliver in this series. I nearly devoured this book in one sitting. It’s fantastic!
FROSTBITE by Richelle Mead
OK, OK, so I’m way behind on my Vampire Academy reading. I just finished #2 – FROSTBITE - and will likely have the next two done by the end of the month. This series is so much fun – if you are a YA reader, you’ve no doubt discovered this wonderful series a long time ago. If you’re not a YA reader or want to know where to start, definitely check these out. VAMPIRE ACADEMY is the first and it’s a lot of fun.
OK….back to my deadline cave. WARRIOR BETRAYED – Quinn’s book - is due in at the end of the month. Although I say deadline cave like it’s a bad thing, in reality….I get to spend my evenings with Quinn Tanner, Taurus Warrior. Oh my, am I one lucky gal!!!
Happy Summer!!!
XOXO,
Addison
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Today’s the day – WARRIOR ASCENDED hits the shelves! I’ve already visited my local bookstore and gotten reports from family and friends scattered across the country.
The entire process – from selling the book in November 2008 up to today, has been such an incredible journey. Most of all, the love and support shown by my loved ones has been a truly humbling experience.
So this is my love letter to the wonderful people who are a part of my life. Thank you for your encouragement and support, your warm words and touching emails, your excited questions and willingness to tell your friends about the book.
Thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
I am so very fortunate to have you in my life.
XOXO,
Addison
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I don’t know about you guys, but between the releases so far this winter and what’s coming in spring, I am in reader heaven. Over the last few weeks, I’ve read:
PLEASURE OF A DARK PRINCE – Kresley Cole
>>If you’re not reading the Immortals After Dark series, you’re missing out. This book was fantastic!
SOULLESS - Gail Carriger
>> This is a fun, original, completely enjoyable read and I am anxiously awaiting the next book in the series, CHANGELESS coming on March 30th.
KNOCK ME FOR A LOOP – Heidi Betts
>> This series – set with a knitting backdrop – has been incredible fun to read. KMFAL is the third in the series and so incredibly enjoyable.
STEAMED – Katie MacAlister
>> I love Katie’s books and this one was a lot of fun - and also her first foray into Steampunk.
PRINCESS DIARIES 10 – FOREVER PRINCESS – Meg Cabot
>> I love, love, love this series (I love, love, love every single thing Meg Cabot writes) and this was an absolutely fantastic ending to the series. I am, however, having a very sad reader moment to know that Mia’s printed adventures are over, but I do rest secure in the knowledge she’s enjoying her happily-ever-after with Michael Moscovitz.
BETSY AND THE GREAT WORLD/BETSY GETS MARRIED – Maud Hart Lovelace
>> I found these wonderful books – the Betsy~Tacy series - late last year and have (like so many girls before me) fallen in love with the stories of Betsy Warrington Ray and her world at the turn of the century Minnesota. The first four books were written for young readers and then the last six – just recently re-released by HarperCollins as three double volumes – are older YA and pure magic.
HIDDEN FIRE – Jo Davis
>> OK – full disclosure here – Jo is one of my dearest friends. It still doesn’t change the fact that this series is HOT, HOT, HOT. Her firefighters are awesome and she weaves an incredibly tight, taut, thrilling story. I’ve been waiting for Julian’s story and she SO delivered with this one!
Of course, there’s also what’s to come, and my book list for the next few months is getting longer by the day…
FANTASTY IN DEATH – J.D. Robb
SAVOR THE MOMENT – Nora Roberts
HEX HALL – Rachel Hawkins
BULLETPROOF BODYGUARD – Kay Thomas
AND FALLING, FLY – Skyler White
LOVER MINE – J.R. Ward
THE DARKEST PASSION – Gena Showalter
ON THE STEAMY SIDE – Louisa Edwards
THE MAGE IN BLACK – Jaye Wells
BOUND BY DARKNESS – Annette McCleave
So what about you? What have you been reading and what are you looking forward to?
Addison
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I’d be a very remiss romance author if I didn’t blog on Valentine’s Day. And because I love, love, love romantic movies, I’d be equally remiss if I didn’t mention a few of my favorites…
MOONSTRUCK 
As far as I’m concerned, this movie is very nearly perfect. Nicolas Cage’s raw passion. Cher’s dreamy walk down the streets of Brooklyn. The Met! I can watch this movie over and over. And over. I really should snap out of it…
AMERICAN PRESIDENT 
Oh – what isn’t to love about this fantastic movie. Annette Benning as a strong, smart woman who finds a man who loves that about her. Michael Douglas looking like he’s having a lot of fun playing the Prez. Pure confectionary delight.
YOU’VE GOT MAIL 
Confession – if this movie is on, I watch it. It doesn’t matter what else is on.
Second confession – if this movie is on back-to-back, I watch it through twice.
Third confessoin – if this movie runs all week as a lot of the cable networks are prone to do, I WATCH IT EACH AND EVERY TIME. I love it that much. (And I still own it, so I can watch it whenever I want, too!)
SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE 
Another Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks winner. Even though they spend the entire movie apart, we viewers just know they’re meant to be together. And when the Empire State Building lights up with a big red heart. Well….how many more signs do you need that tell you this is movie perfection?
LAWS OF ATTRACTION 
Pierce Brosnan and Julianne Moore as dueling divorce lawyers who fall in love (it has the added benefit of a twice-shirtless Michael Sheen). I absolutely love this movie – it has it all – the perpetual sexiness that is Pierce Brosnan and a dual-setting of New York and Ireland. Heaven.
So there you have it – the Addison Fox movie cannon. This is only the tip of the iceberg, but when it comes to frothy, fun romantic comedies, these are some of the gems that never fail to put a smile on my face.
Wishing you all a very happy Valentine’s Day and much love in your heart.
XOXO,
Addison
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So here it is…my very first blog post on Addisonfox.com
I’ve been secretly dreading this post (seriously…my most awesome web designer, Liz Bemis, has wanted it for 6 weeks so we can launch the site.) But the thing of it is, I have struggled terribly with what to write. Writing 2 books back to back was easier than this blog post.
Seriously.
And then, in a moment of blazing clarity in front of morning TV, I realized this post was all about endings and beginnings. As I watched Diane Sawyer say her farewells on Good Morning America, I realized that each thing we end also allows us to go off and begin something new. The idea fest continued as I watched my best friend graduate from law school. Add in a move and a new day job of my own and, well, I had my post. (more…)
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RWA 2010
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