August 15, 2008

Pictures!

I know that we writers go on and on about the RWA conference. And I know that it’s been over for 2 weeks, but I haven’t shared my pictures with you. For those of you who haven’t ever been or who’ve wondered what it’s like. Here’s a peek.

USF and I took a day out of the conference to see San Francisco.

Here we are on Twin Peaks. See how foggy SF is?

We also went to the Golden Gate Bridge. It was cold. Burr!

I’m not winking. The sun was in my eyes.

We did some other stuff too. Went to Alcatraz, ate lunch at Fisherman’s Wharf, took pictures of the sea lions. But you don’t really want to see pictures of sea gulls on Alcatraz, do you? You want to see what the Rita Awards are all about.

USF and I are all dressed up and hopeful. The stage is behind us.

Then the awards began with a funny video starring the Rita statuette, Suzanne Brockmann and classic San Fran movies. It was a lot of fun. The Golden Heart awards for unpublished authors are first, and all the winners were so eloquent and composed. Then the Ritas began. Before long, my category was up.

Then the slide for Blackthorne’s Bride.

Finally, the winner!

No, that’s not me. It’s Julia Quinn. She gave a lovely acceptance speech. That’s her editor behind her.

So those are the highlights. If you couldn’t be at the awards, maybe you got a taste of what we all get so excited about.

  7 Responses to “Pictures!”

1. On August 15th, 2008 at 6:12 am
   Laura Says:
   

   I have that same picture at Twin Peaks - well, except you and USF weren’t in it. Same for the Golden Gate Bridge - same except for you in it.

   The only place I didn’t make it to was Alcatraz, so it figures those would be the pictures you didn’t post.

   Sounds like you had a good time.

2. On August 15th, 2008 at 8:13 am
   Margo Maguire Says:
   

   It was great seeing you in SF, but I was bummed about Blackthorne’s Bride. I loved that book!

3. On August 15th, 2008 at 8:55 am
   Shana Says:
   

   Too funny, Laura! I’ll have to post the Alcatraz pictures another time. They weren’t that exciting. USF really wanted to get pictures of the birds for some reason.

   Thanks, Margo!

4. On August 15th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
   Fedora Says:
   

   Those are fabulous photos, Shana! So glad you and USF had a chance to take in the sights

5. On August 15th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
   RobynDeHart Says:
   

   Great pictures, Shane. What a stinker that you didn’t win, but you looked fabulous.

6. On August 15th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
   Jane Says:
   

   I can only see half of your dress, but it’s beautiful.

7. On August 16th, 2008 at 8:35 am
   Emily McKay Says:
   

   Posting late, but you looked gorgeous! I really loved the picture you in front of the bridge. You look like you belong in some forties noir movie.

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