Swag, swag, and more swag!

When I hear the words 'Book Convention' all I can think about is books, books, and more books. I know that I'm going to come home with books. I'll buy them, win them, and gift them. 

But even more than books I'll come home with SWAG! Swag comes in all shapes in sizes from pens and notebooks to postcards and pins. Some authors give out playing cards, lip balm, hats, and all sorts of awesome goodies. I plan on walking away with a bunch from my favorites. 

This year things are super special though. I get to giveaway my own swag. Yippee! Now, I'm the laid back very laissez faire type about collecting my own swag. My husband told me I should have ordered notebooks and pens by the hundreds over the last several months. Did I listen? Do doughnuts grow on trees? Of course not! 

So instead of having a bunch of everything I have a little of everything... and then came my hubby's big surprise. Psst... this is also why he's my hero. He got me 300 SHOT GLASSES! 

I think I need to say that again: 300 SHOT GLASSES! 

Ironically, my book is titled What You Need, and of course, you'll need a shot when in New Orleans. I'll have these available starting Thursday. So make sure you stop and ask me to tell you what you need. :D 

New Orleans or Bust--- Countdown to RT!

In a few short days, 7 to be exact, I'll be headed 10 hours south to New Orleans, LA. My friend and I will descend upon the city like flies on rotten fruit. That doesn't sound sexy, but regardless we're pumped.

I'm going to the Romantic Times Convention and this time I going for the whole thing!

No, Big Book Fair Saturday only event. Nope, I want workshops, social events, and dancing the night away with trips to the bar.

I'll be posting all week about my preparations for the trip and the crazy things I'm doing to get ready. The first is preparing my body. That's right, I've got to physically prepare. For the last 2 weeks I've been lifting weights, going on 1-2 hour walks every other day and hitting the ab lounger to try and shed a few pounds. Plus it doesn't hurt to get familiar with the lengthy amount of time you'll spend walking or on your feet at an event like RT.

I've increased my intake of Vitamin C. It's time to super boost the immune system. No sense taking chances and getting sick won't allow me to have as much fun in The Big Easy. I'll admit to waking with a sore throat this morning from turning on a ceiling fan last night, but no more of that.

The last thing I'm doing is purchasing my new shoes... today. I'll have 1 week to break them in. Hopefully that's enough time. :)
If, not then I'll pack some extra essentials.

Till tomorrow.