Heart of Louisiana's Annual Romance Readers Luncheon
Saturday, October 3, 2009

Mix and mingle with your favorite authors at this fun and informative event. Over a dozen noted novelists will be on hand to share their experiences. Each attendee will be seated with at least one author and all authors will be easily accessible during the pre-luncheon "meet and greet" and post-luncheon book signing.

Early Bird tickets are only $30.00 per person. Your ticket includes lunch at Drusilla Seafood, keynote speeches by top-selling authors, and admission to the author book signing. In addition, all attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag and are eligible to win door prizes! Don't wait, register today. Ticket prices increase on August 15.

The Authors

   Kelley St. John
Kelley St. John, Keynote Speaker

Kelley St. John’s previous experience as a senior writer at NASA fueled her interest in writing action-packed suspense, and she also enjoys penning steamy romances and quirky women’s fiction. St. John is a two-time National Readers’ Choice Award winner and was elected to the Board of Directors for Romance Writers of America.

St. John’s media appearances include the CBS Early Show and NBC’s Daytime (WFLA). St. John and her novels have been featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Publishers Weekly, Cosmopolitan, Pages, Quick and Simple, Foam, Lipstick, Accent on Tampa Bay, and the Writer’s Digest Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market. St. John’s newest release, FLIRTING WITH TEMPTATION, was selected as a Cosmopolitan “Red Hot Read.”

 

  Cynthia Eden
Cynthia Eden, Featured Speaker

Cynthia Eden is an award-winning author of paranormal romance and romantic suspense. She has published 6 novels and 9 novellas. She currently publishes paranormal romances for Kensington Brava, and she is scheduled to launch a second trilogy for the Brava line in January of 2010. ETERNAL HUNTER, the lead book in that trilogy, will introduce readers to a powerful group of paranormal bounty hunters.

Cynthia has also recently signed a contract with Grand Central Publishing for a romantic suspense series. Her romantic suspense series, which focuses on an elite division in the FBI known as the SSD (Serial Services Division), will be released under the Forever imprint.

Also scheduled to attend:
in alphabetical order

Maya Banks
Chere Coen
Elaine Grant
Alison Kent
Alison Knight

 

Anne Clayre Mason
Sylvia Rochester
Joanna Wayne
Amber Leigh William
Robin Wells

List of authors is subject to change without notice.

Location and Event Details


The banquet room at Drusilla Seafood

Drusilla Seafood
3482 Drusilla Lane, Suite D
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Telephone: (225) 923-0896

Itinerary (Saturday, October 3, 2009)
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Check-in and mingling
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Luncheon
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Book signings and more mingling

Registration Information

Early Bird tickets are only $30.00 per person. Your ticket includes lunch at Drusilla Seafood, keynote speeches by top-selling authors, and admission to the author book signing. In addition, all registered attendees will receive a complimentary gift bag and are eligible to win door prizes!

Pricing includes choice of entrees:

  • Crispy fried catfish filets served with stuffed potato. Includes salad, dessert, tea and coffee.
    -or-
  • Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo with fresh parmesan cream sauce. Includes salad, dessert, tea and coffee.

Contact Us

Questions about the event can be directed to heartla_luncheon@yahoo.com.

 

 
Fall in Love with Romance is sponsored by Heart of Louisiana, also known as HeartLa, the Baton Rouge chapter
of the Romance Writers of America. Visit our main website to learn more about our organization.