RT tidbits

I'm back from RT and had a few thoughts that I'll drop in here. So many people have recapped the wonderfulness that was RT, so I'll mention some tidbits.

Take lots of vitamins before the conference and avoid hugging anyone who looks or sounds sick. I returned home with strep throat and a nasty cold because I was so gosh darn sociable.

Never mention the words frogs and bondage. You will NEVER live it doen wven if it WAS someone else's idea.

4 hours sleep at minimum is suggested. 6 hours is even better! 8? forget about it!

Be at panels at least 15 minutes before they begin or you will likely be standing on the fringes or outside the room.

Comfortable shoes are a must. NOBODY is looking at your feet!

If you say you are someone in the industry, please have a clue, no matter how small! If you show yourself to be devoid of clue, you will not be taken seriously and will, in fact, be ridiculed by those around you.

The conference doesn't revolve around you...be proactive and don't complain if others don't anticipate what you need.

Don't criticize your publisher and then not expect word to get around. In fact, don't do ANYTHING that you wouldn't want 1000 strangers to gossip about.

Cover models are people too, not just objects. Ask before touching.

Bring LOTS of money and make plans to ship books or merchandise home.


And always have fun .