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FRW is excited to announce our 2009 Fun in the Sun Conference will be at sea! Cruise With Your Muse
January 22nd - 24th, 2009!
Set sail with the Florida Romance Writers on an exciting high seas writing adventure out of Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
It's Fun in the Sun 2009 on board Royal Caribbean's Navigator of the Seas.
There will be great workshops, editors, agents, and speakers, plus time to play on a private island in theBahamas .
Space is limited. A $100 deposit can hold your place. $200 deposit books the cabin.You must have valid passport, so don't wait to update yours.For more info, go to www.frwriters.org
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Dear Friends,
We'll be sailing January 22nd, 2009 to January 24th, 2009 on board RCCL's Navigator of the Seas for our FRW Writers' Conference! What a great way to sharpen your craft, network with industry professionals, and restock on inspiration.
Our wonderful travel agent has agreed to aproach RCL for the best rates available, despite the fact that we are past our deadline. The cruise line has been working with us, so it is still possible to join us for the conference at sea. Please check www.FRWriters.org for more details. Mel from Cruise Planners will supply you with details on current cabin rates.
If, for any reason, guests need to changes their reservations at this time, they can do so by contacting our travel agent, Mel Mendelsohn at Cruise Planners: 305 971-0719 or [email protected].
For questions pertaining to the FRW Conference Registration Fee, please contact our treasurer at [email protected](Be aware of the underscore between the w & r).
Christina Dodd is our Keynote Speaker, and is in the company of many other talented speakers that will gaurantee a fantastic experience for all.
The conference committee has secured a pre and post cruise discounted rate at a local hotel. Please check our blog for details.
Our book fair coordinators have requested information on the books you will be signing. Please read below for instructions. The Book Fair will be held on January 22nd in the Ixtapa Lounge and will be open to all the guests on the ship.
Feel free to send us marketing material such as book trailers or banners, and we will be happy to post them for you.
Should you need any further information, please contact me at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Aleka Nakis
Fun in the Sun 2009
Conference Chair
Join the FRW Fun In The Sun conference and cruise with your muse!
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Book Fair Info
We're getting closer to setting sail on the FRW Cruise With Your Muse Conference. All published authors attending are invited to participate in our public Book Fair, which will take place on board the ship on the first night of the conference. As a reminder, if you are planning to participate you must send us information on the books you're bringing so we can let the ship know and you can get paid.
FRW must turn in a list to Royal Caribbean 30 days in advance-- so that means we need to have your information no later than NOVEMBER 30 to avoid the holiday rush.
Please send the following information to
[email protected]
Author Name
Book Title(s)
ISBN or SKU#
Price
Remember, we need to have your list in to us by November 30, otherwise you will not be in the RCL system and therefore will not be able to participate.
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Night Before Info
Discounted Hotel Room Rates Available
We have secured a discounted group rate for registrants of the Fun in the Sun Conference Cruise. The hotel is conveniently located near the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood Airport and Port Everglades.
Complimentary shuttle transportation to/from the airport to the hotel when staying the night and to the port before the cruise is included. Please be sure to schedule transfer before your arrival.
Comfort Inn Airport Cruise Port South
2520 Stirling Rd
Hollywood, FL, US, 33020-1122
http://comfortinnfla.com/
Single/Double Occupancy $129.00 + TX
Triple $139.00 + TX
Quad $149.00 + TX
These rates may be extended one day pre and post cruise activities at your request ( Nights of January 20th to January 25th, 2009).
Do not be fooled by comparing summer/fall prices with this rate. January is peak season in Florida and considerably more expensive. The title ‘Florida Romance Writers’ is attached to this rate and you must reserve directly with the hotel following these procedures to receive the discount:
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Call 1 -800-333-1492 ext 151
• Ask for Joyce or Marilyn
• Identify yourself as being with the Florida Romance Writers
• You may also contact the hotel via email:
[email protected]
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A pre-sail party!
Join us on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 at seven in the evening as we celebrate gathering with our talented colleagues for yet another wonderful conference.
Music & food = $20 p/p
Great company = priceless
If you have a friend not attending the conference, but would like to join us, please feel free to invite him/her. This party is open to all writers, industry professionals, and their support teams:-)
Map and location details to follow.
Please visit www.FRWriters.org to make a reservation and pay via the PayPal button on the conference page. Please be sure to indicate the name of the conference attendee in the information box so that we can keep track.
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PROMO & GOODIES
Calling all authors:
With no promo alley in sight on the blue caribbean seas, it will be key to get your promos into the registration bags and the hands of our cruisers.
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In order to send promotional items
to be included in the registration bags, please contact the promo coordinator, Kimberly Gonzalez, at
[email protected]
All items must be received by no later than December 1st, 2008.
