What other people think of the books you have in your home.

Ever wonder what other people might think about the books you have around the house?

Being a writer I have tons of books stashed every where. But some of my books aren't books that I read for just pleasure, some are for research. I have to sometimes explain to people when they see a Voodoo spell book, a sprirts books, or psychic book that I'm not a Voodoo Priestess or a psychic.

Do I believe in ghosts?

Sure, why not. I'm open-minded, at least I try to be. Now, I'm more of the type of person that wants to debunk that its not a ghost. But, if I can't explain it, then who am I to say they aren't real.

Now my horror writer books with blood drops (not real ones) on the cover make people look at me differently. "I didn't know you like that kind of stuff."

Well, honestly I do. Thats why I'm researching how to write them. Only hard part is keeping the romance in a horror story, but I'm getting there. I think the romance sortof sits in the back seat to the suspense is all.

So do you have some really odd books hanging around your house? If so, what would people who didn't know you think they were about?

Have a great weekend.
Dawn

EPICon Conference in New Orleans 2010

(From Epic's website)

NOLA Bound!

What is NOLA? NOLA is New Orleans, LA. And EPICon will be held there March 4-7, 2010. To register for the convention, please visit http://www.epic-conference.com/ Oh, and do they have some names teaching this year… Holly Jacobs, Debra Dixon, Deidre Knight, CT Adams, and even a forensic pathologist teaching 2 hours of class on the subject! To boot, if you’re an EPIC member, early registration is only $195 and $225 for non-members. That includes…

Thursday Night Mixer

Friday: Buffet Breakfast and Keynote luncheon

Saturday: Buffet Breakfast, luncheon, and awards banquet

The hotel rooms are discounted for the convention, as well. You have to mention the conference.
One more note. Membership in EPIC is $30 per year anyway. If you join EPIC while you sign up for the convention, you still pay $225 for the combination of member going to the convention and EPIC membership dues, but you get a year in EPIC to go along with it. That gets you $10 off all EPIC e-book contest entries (one more day to enter, folks!), networking on the EPIC lists, calls for submissions, a built-in place to ask research questions, industry information, and more.

So, you make out like a bear on that deal.

And you don’t want to miss the gala awards ceremony, where the new name for EPIC’s contest will be revealed this year

Author Signings

Note to authors.

When having a book signing try not to have your friends and buddies cut the line. If they do, then put them back. We know how easy it is to get all caught up in the moment, but don't....

It's a little rude to fans who have been waiting a long time for your attention and signature. I've seen this done and I've seen fans walk off and say they'll never buy that authors books again. Not good business...

Just thought I'd share, just in case you don't realize, and when I get there one day and you see me do this, smack me one...


Dawn

Dreamfever - Karen M Moning

Yippie, I just bought Dreamfever. I sooooooooo can't wait to read and post a review.

Love Mac and her friends!!!

Dawn

Writers Conference In New Orleans - A must attend for all writers!

If you are a aspiring author or a established one, Heather Graham's conference is one you must attend.

Why? First its a small conference that you truly learn from.
Second, they have panels of Editors, agents and your favorite authors.
Third, they have appointments to pitch to editors and agents.
and Forth, you'll make lots of friends in the writing industry.

That's priceless.

The conference is small, but packs a huge punch. It was my very first writers conference ever, and I keep going back for more. (except last year, Hurricane)

Heather Graham invites everyone to come and have a great time in New Orleans. The price is fairly cheap, and the hotels aren't all that pricey...

To find out more info, go to www.writersforneworleans.com

Hope to see you there!!
Dawn Chartier
www.dawnchartier.com

Gator going for a bicycle ride in Boutte, Louisiana

Every now and then I like to post funny happenings in Louisiana. Well, this is one of those that you have to scratch your head at........

Gator draped over man's shoulders attracts cops' attention in Boutte

Alligators are a common sight in St. Charles Parish waterways, but they rarely travel by bicycle.
So when sheriff's deputies saw Terron D. Ingram riding his bike down Goodchildren Street in Boutte with a 3-foot-long gator draped over his neck late Friday, they had a few questions.

Ingram dropped the reptile and his bike and ran off, but was apprehended a few blocks away.

"We don't know what his intentions were," said Sheriff's Office spokesman Capt. Pat Yoes. He said it wasn't clear where Ingram had captured the gator.

Ingram was booked with a variety of charges, including cruelty to animals by abandonment, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He was being held on $15,000 bond.

All ended well for the gator, however. Alligator Control Officer Kenny Schmill said he released it into the marsh near Bayou Gauche.

by: Matt Scallan, The Times-Picayune


Go figure! Oh, and Go Saints! (Pre-season game tonight, I'll be there in the dome.)

Dawn Chartier

Sola RWA August Writers Meeting - New Orleans, LA

For the August 15th Sola meeting our presenter will be Tolley Thompson, Psychic.

Tolley will offer insight and tales from the supernatural world of psychic communication sure to stimulate many "novel" ideas.

Meeting location for August will be at Piccadilly - 2222 Clearview Pkwy - Metairie, LA

See you there.

Dawn Chartier
Fantasy on the Rocks!