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SUMMARY:Romance Slam Jam Conference 2009
DESCRIPTION:Reader Sessions: Visit with your favorite authors. Discuss
	 past\, present and future projects.Keynote Luncheon: Who better to ha
	ve as a keynote speaker for Romance Slam Jam 2009 in L.A. than the fab
	ulous L.A. Banks. Leslie Esdaile (L.A. Banks) has penned over 30 novel
	s and 11 novellas in a wide range of genres with her roots firmly plan
	ted in romance. She is the recipient of the 2008 Essence Magazine Stor
	yteller of the Year Award. Under the pseudonyms\; L.A. Banks\, Leslie 
	Esdaile\, Leslie E. Banks\, Leslie Banks\, and Leslie Esdaile Banks\, 
	she has won several business as well as literary awards including the 
	prestigious Emma award for outstanding romance.Workshops: Learn how to
	 write a book from beginning to end\, from the first creative idea tha
	t sparks the imagination to publishing. Join our authors for a look at
	 the publishing business from the inside out. Authors and workshops to
	 be announced.Intimate Sessions: Enjoy an hour of magnificent time wit
	h your favorite authors. Limited to 10 attendees on a first come\, fir
	st served basis. So register early. Authors to be announced.Editor Pit
	ches: Scheduling to be announced. Watch the newsletter for more inform
	ation.Welcome Party: Beach Party Bingo will be held on Thursday night\
	, March 13 with a cash bar. Join us for some fun in the sun and don’t
	 forget your sunblock.Emma Awards Banquet: Named after the co-founder 
	of the Romance Slam Jam\, the Emma Awards is the premier awards event 
	for readers and authors of Black romance. Formal attire is not require
	d\, but dressing up is fun. Pass the Torch/Town Hall: Learn about the 
	next Romance Slam Jam\, enjoy a lively discussion with the Romance Sla
	m Jam family.Friday Night Fantasy: Enjoy an evening at Universal City 
	Walk with fine dining\, sidewalk concerts\, shopping and cinema.Autogr
	aph signing: Authors will have a unique opportunity to mingle with the
	ir readers while signing their books.Book Exchange Table: Looking for 
	a new author\, bring in an old book to exchange at our book exchange t
	able.\n\nSecond Act Party. Though Friday is a free night to explore\, 
	for those who don't want to leave the hotel we'll be hosting the Secon
	d Act Party with readers acting out scenes from our Emma nominated boo
	ks. Join us for a fun evening of entertainment.\nhttp://www.RomanceSla
	mJamConference.cominfo@romanceslamjamconference.com\nOnline Event Regi
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LOCATION:BEVERLY GARLAND GRAND BALLROOM @ 4222 Vineland Avenue, North 
	Hollywood, California 91602 United States
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