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The Plot Thickens

A Romance Writing Conference
September 27-28, 2008
 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Meet favorite authors, connect with other writers and have some fun - but hurry!
Registration ends September 14th

The first forty people to register were entered in a draw for a critique from:

Rose Hilliard, St. Martin's Press
Alicia Rasley, Red Sage Publishing
Deborah Hale, award-winning author
Emily Sylvan Kim, The Prospect Literary Agency
Margo Humphreys, Sinful Moments Press

Winners will be announced during the conference.

Keynote Speaker NYT Bestselling author and five-time RITA award winner, Jo Beverley
Guest Speakers

Other fabulous guest speakers offering workshops incude:

  • Kathryn Smith USA Today bestselling author of the Brotherhood of Blood series and Regency-set historicals
  • Opal Carew Award-winning author of erotic romance for St. Martin's Press
  • Sharon Page Award-winning author of historical, vampire and erotic romance for Kensington and Random House
  • Kelley Armstrong NYT bestselling author of paranormal and thriller novels
  • Molly O'Keefe Harlequin Superromance author and winner of AAR's 2007 Reader poll for Best Series Book
  • Rose Hillard Editor for St. Martin's Press
  • Brenda Chin, Editor for Harlequin
  • Chris Castillo Motivational Speaker with Master Entrepreneur International
Appointments

Interested in getting your manuscript in front of an editor? The conference features a limited number of appointments with:

  • Rose Hilliard, St. Martins Press
  • Brenda Chin, Harlequin
  • Margo Humphreys, Sinful Moments Press

Be sure to note your preferences on your registration form and register early.

Prices*

Early Registration
(Before Jul 1)

$170 CAD or US
July 1 - August 15 $190 CAD or US

Late Registration
(August 16 - September 14)

 $210 CAD or US
Spouse Meal Pass $100 CAD or US
*Fees include Saturday breakfast and lunch. Saturday dinner and Sunday meals not incuded.
Refund Policy: cancellations before June 30: 100% less a $25 administration fee; cancellations July 1 - August 15: 50%; cancellations August 16 - September 14: 25%; cancellations after September 14: No refund
 
Registration

Registering for the conference is easy:

1) Download and fill in the registration form.

2) E-mail the completed form to the Conference Registrar at registrarsweetspicy@gmail.com or snail mail it to the following address:

Sweet & Spicy Registrar
67 Saxton Private
Ottawa, Ontario K2H 9P3
Canada

3a) Pay by CDN cheque* or US money order (payable to Ottawa Romance Writers' Association) and mail your payment with your registration to the above address, or

3b) Pay online using Paypal:

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US$:

If you're buying a Meal Pass for your spouse, use the following two buttons:

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*There will be a $25 surcharge for returned cheques.
 
Hotel

The conference will be held at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel. Until August 13th, a limited number of rooms are available at the conference price of $155CAD/night.


150 Albert Street
Ottawa, ON K1P 5G2

The Sheraton is in the heart of Ottawa's downtown core, just blocks away from the Canadian Parliament Buildings and the historic Byward Market. Consider staying a few extra days at the conference rate to enjoy Canada's capital city during the spectacular fall season.

Call 1-800-489-8333 (or 613-238-1500) to reserve your room, or visit the hotel's conference reservation webpage at http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/Romwriters.
Book Signing

On Sunday afternoon, September 28th, our presenters and other published authors will be participating in a public book fair & signing. Don't miss this opportunity to buy signed copies from your favorite authors.

Published authors, thank you for your interest, but as of July 18th the book fair is closed to participation.
Promotional
Items		  

Published authors -- Do you want to promote your book by donating copies, promotional items, door prizes or raffle items? Please contact Tammy at infosweetspicy@gmail.com to arrange to donate your items.

A fantastic doorprize has been provided by:
Conference Schedule Friday, September 26, 2008
  • Registration begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
  • Breakfast and morning workshops
  • Luncheon with Jo Beverley
  • Afternoon workshops
Sunday, September 28, 2008
  • Workshops and closing
  • Book signing from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Editor/agent appointments
Workshop List

Keynote: The Sweet and Spicy Life of a Bestselling Author

Jo Beverley

 
The Black Moment and Beyond:
Creating the Satisfying Ending 		Kathryn Smith

 
Pacing and Plotting: The Plot Thickens

Opal Carew & Sharon Page

 
Getting Conflict on Every Page

Molly O'Keefe

 
Pumping Up the Suspense in any
Manuscript (and why you'd want to) 		Kelley Armstrong

 
Editor Panel Rose Hilliard & Brenda Chin

 
Special Workshop: Getting Passionate
About Your Writing Business 		  Chris Castillo

 
   
Contacts For general conference questions: Teresa at orwaconference@gmail.com
For registration questions: Cynthia at registrarsweetspicy@gmail.com
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