Ramblings about "A Weekend with the Authors"

I attend several book events throughout the year with my boss; Sandy Sullivan. She writes Contemporary Erotic Westerns. I have found within my endeavors and travels what events I love the best. I want to talk about Sandy's event and why I love it.


A Weekend with the Authors is a must every year. This is the second year the event will be taking place in Nashville, TN. Its so great that its a two hour drive for me. She started out having only 50 authors for her very first event. This year she extended it to 75 authors. A little bigger but still the intimate vibe that readers really want. We love that close connection where we can get to know the authors on a personal level and learn more about what drives them to write the books we live for. Its not just parties or a book signing. She incorporates panels, intimate chats, password game and a country music concert. Cover models come and talk with the readers and everyone has a great time. 

All the raffle baskets go to Wounded Warrior Project, Operation Troop Aid and McKamey Animal Shelter. 

Sandy puts on a amazing event each year. It couldn't be done without the help of all the authors, organizers and anyone else that helps. If you want to check out a local event that is a great price follow the links below. 

Find Tickets at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekend-with-the-authors-formerly-known-as-a-day-with-the-authors-tickets-16789480789

Payment plans for readers tickets with meals is available at www.aweekendwiththeauthors.com

Tickets are limited! Get yours today!

Hotel Booking -
http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=A+Weekend+with+the+Authors%5Ebnatn%60wwtwwta%60149.00%60USD%60false%605%2F12%2F16%605%2F16%2F16%604%2F15%2F16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

Hotel rooms are now secured at Courtyard Marriott.
Booking -
* Sleeping rooms in your room block are $149 for a King room with a sleeper sofa

* Your guests can utilize the group rate beginning 11/24/15 and ending 4/22/16

* Breakfast IS NOT included in this room rate

* Rooms are ready to be reserved by calling reservations (800.321.2211) and referencing the Secret Cravings Room Block

* Reservations for the group rate must be made prior to 4/22/16
At this time, your guests may call 800.321.2211 to make their reservations at the group rate. They may also book directly online by via the links below:
http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Secret+Cravings+Group%5Ebnaca%60secseca%7Csecsecb%7Csecsecc%60149%60USD%60false%601%605%2F13%2F16%605%2F15%2F16%604%2F22%2F16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes

Tickets are non-refundable for any reason other than cancellation of the event.

Spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday May 13-15, 2016 with your favorite multi-genre authors in Nashville, TN at the beautiful Marriott Airport Nashville.

3 days of fun, stories, characters, and mystery as we play, schmooze and have a great time with your favorite authors.

Events include:

A Night of Mystery Dinner Party
Password Games for Amazon Gift Cards
Author Panels
Wine and Cheese Get Together
Country Music Concert by Jackson Young
Sponsored Boardrooms with fun, games, and prizes
Cowboy Lovin' Party
Costume Party

Thursday
Early Registration 6-8p

FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016

7a – 8a – Breakfast (On your own)

8a – 9a – KaLyn Cooper – It’s All About Romance – Capital I
All authors are asked to participate in this first session and will be introduced several different ways.

915 – 1145a – Speed Dating – Cumberland Ballroom

Noon – 130p – Lunch (On your own)

145p – 240p – Frisk Me, Cuff Me (A Cop’s Love) – Rachel Britt – Memphis Room
145p – 240p – Contemporary Authors – Capital I
145 – 240p – Historical Authors – Capital II

245 – 340p – Readers make the world go round – Capital I
245 – 340p – Paranormal Romance – Capital II
245 – 340p – Heroes with Mad Skills- Bianca Sommerland–Memphis Room

345 – 440p – Regency for Readers – Linda Rae Sande – Memphis Room
345 – 440p – Writing about sex – How do authors come up with the scenes they write? – Capital II
345 – 440p – Capital I – Intimate Chat

445 – 545p – Cards Against Humanity – Capital I
445 – 545p – Sports Romance – Capital II
445 – 545p – Naming and Creating Characters – Memphis Room

600p – 8p – A Night of Mystery Dinner Party (Included) – Cumberland Ballroom
830p – 10p – Cowboy Lovin’ Western Themed Party (Coffee/Desserts included) – Cumberland Ballroom
10p – ? – Karaoke Party – Cumberland Ballroom

SATURDAY, May 14, 2016

7a – 8a – Breakfast
8a – 9a – Password for Amazon Gift Cards

9a – 10am – Wendy Olestan – Sex in a Christian book? – Stones River Room
9a – 10am – Sharon Hamilton/JD Hart – Bringing Books to Life – Narrator/Author Collaboration – Capital I

9a – 10am – Intimate Chat – Capital II

10am – 1050am – Cards Against Humanity – Capital I
10am – 1050am – Fan Favorites and Forgets – Stones River Room

10am – 1130am – Naughty Bingo – Capital II

11am – 1150am – Military Romance – Capital I
11am – 1150am – Fans Favorites and Forgets – Stones River Room

Noon – 130p – Keynote Speaker – Cumberland Ballroom
Plated Lunch with Authors (Included)
145p – 245p – Jackson Young Concert – Cumberland Ballroom
3p – 6p – Book signing – Cumberland Ballroom
6p – 7p – Dinner (On your own)
7P – 9p – Wine and Cheese Get Together – Capital I
9p – Midnight – Costume Party – Cumberland Ballroom

Sunday, May 15, 2016

9 – 11am – Brunch – Cumberland Ballroom
11 – 12 – Basket raffles – Cumberland Ballroom


More fun to come!