Slammin’ and Jammin’ at Romance Slam Jam!
So this post is long overdue, but in my own defense I just finally got my bags unpacked last night so there was that. Excuses, excuses. This past week I had the honor of going to Dallas to attend the 20th Annual Romance Slam Jam Conference.
Romance Slam Jam is a fantastic Black Romance reader meet writer conference where you can get really up close and personal. Everyone who goes considers it a bookish family reunion and it really is. I even got to see some members of my private fan group, TEAM KMJ in the flesh. Hey, Sharon, Midnight Ace and Jackie!
The readers get to attend sessions with the writers. Hearing about what that have upcoming, having their questions answered and even playing fun games. And the writes can attend reader sessions learning about what they really look for in the books they love, covers and what keeps them coming back for more!
I was so thrilled when at the annual Emma Awards, two of my good friends were honored with wins. First, Piper Huguley with debut author of the year and then the fabulous, Farrah Rochon with Author of the Year. There were big cheers all around our table!
I had so much fun and can’t wait for next year’s conference in Detroit where the amazing Beverly Jenkins will be the Keynote speaker.
I hope to see you all there next year!
All the best,
KMJ
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4 Comments
SuperWendy
I just found out (like 2 days ago!) that Gwen Osborne was one of the keynotes! OMG, I LOVE Gwen! We go way back to the Internet stone ages, as we reviewed at TRR around the same time.
kwana
I’m a huge Gwen Osborne fan too now, Wendy. She’s amazing.
Gwen Hernandez
Sounds like a great conference, Kwana!
kwana
Thanks Gwen it was fantastic!