Hotel Etiquette
After spending last week in two hotels, I’m thinking everyone can use a short refresher on hotel etiquette, some more than others. The hotel room is not your home When you stay in a hotel room, clean up after yourself. It is not housekeeping’s responsibility to put things away for you. They provide a wonderful […]
Romance Writers of America Conference Follow-up
The Romance Writers of America conference was AMAZING! Not only did I get to sit in on and moderate incredible panels, I got to meet some of my favorite authors, too! And the literacy fundraiser was a complete success raising over $50,000 for three Orange County charities: ProLiteracy Worldwide, Read OC, and Literacy Volunteers – […]
Romance Writers Sign in Anaheim
As I’m getting ready to head off to Anaheim for the annual Romance Writers of America conference I’m thinking, how lucky am I! Four days of fun with some of my favorite authors and introductions to many new ones. (Well, not new necessarily, but new to me.) This is both a blessing and a curse! […]
Comic-Con has something for everyone!
Comic-Con, what is it? Think of it as a giant trade show and people watching extravaganza housing everything hot in pop culture today. A Little History This convention (con) started 43 years ago as a one day event showcasing comic books, science fiction/fantasy, film/television, and related popular arts. Over the years it has morphed into […]
How much should I tip when traveling?
One question we are asked all the time is “how much should I tip while traveling?” Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, keep these guidelines in mind: Airport Tip Guide Taxi/Limo Driver – 15% to 20% of the fare SkyCap: $1 per bag, $2 per heavy bag Curbside check in – an extra $1 […]
Romance Writers of America Annual Conference Tips
The Romance Writers of America Annual Conference is taking place in Anaheim, CA in just three weeks! Being a newbie attendee, and not knowing what to expect, I got onto twitter and asked. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the number of responses. Here are 10 great tips I received from veteran writers: Introduce yourself […]
Shop until you drop—Mall of America
What could be better than spending a weekend with the girls shopping? And I’m not talking about your local mall; I’m talking about the mall to end all malls, The Mall of America. This incredible place, which is celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year, has over 520 stores on four floors. It boasts […]
Check it out—Heather Graham’s Miami
Do you have a favorite author whose stories are set in a specific locale? What could be more fun than to plan a trip down to the area where your favorite author uses as a base for their books? Heather Graham, author of such books as The Killing Edge and Unhallowed Ground has based a […]
Summer of Authors
With hockey season over, this summer is starting off the right way, with lots of books. Yes, I’m an avid reader and this summer, not only do I have more time to read, but I get to hang out with a lot of great authors, too! Let the Summer of Authors begin. I kicked off my […]
Electronic Travel Tips—Can You Hear Me Now?
With the Summer Olympics set to open in London in less than two months, what better time to think about our dependence on our electronic devices and making sure that wherever we travel, they will still work? These days, no matter where you look, people are plugged-in to life via (cell phone, iPad, laptop, etc.). […]