Authors After Dark 2011
This year's Master of Ceremonies is none other then Larissa Ione and is Co-hosted by Sylvia Day, Melissa Schroeder, Bridget Midway, Cat Johnson, Kristen Painter and Samantha Sommersby! This event is reader intensive, allowing the guests to hangout with and meet their favorite and new favorite authors!
And in its first year, attendees can look forward to the Bookie Awards, the first industry awards nominated and voted for by readers and bloggers alone! And all the presenters will be bloggers, readers and book clubs! Help us honor your favorites!
It all Happens August 11-14th, 2011 in Philadelphia PA!
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New for 2011: Mythos Masquerade
Join Larissa Ione along with a Pantheon of authors for a magical and mystical night of Gods, Goddesses and Mythological beings! Come as your favorite God, goddess or being and dance the night away, take pictures and enter the costume contest!
Visit this blog post for more information!
Steampunk Ball featuring Old City Side Show!
Come in your best steampunk finery, meet the Steam Court, and peruse the special Steampunk book signing! Special steampunk and victorian vendors will be on hand for the night, as well as a steampunk fashion show, and an absinthe party!
Visit this blog post for more information!
Ticketed Events:
This year AAD is doing something different. We are offering special ticketed events. These events are limited attendance and the money for these events will go to charity. Ticketed events will run $5.00 to $20.00. Each event and will be limited to between 10-50 people.
Please note: Not everyone will be eligible to attend all events. Some will be Author only some will be female only, and some will be general admission.
Visit this blog post for more information on tickets events and this blog post on the new age workshops!
Testimonials:
AAD is the go-to conference for readers. AAD is everything I was expecting from the other conference that they failed to provide. - Kel, Black Cats Book Club
AAD 2010 was like trick-or-treating for adults. I could not wait for the next panel, dinner or event to see what surprises were waiting. All of the attendees, regardless of fan or fame, were all fabulous. It felt like getting together with old friends. - Robin K, Blogger
My fondest memory of AAD 2010 has to be when I finally met all of my fellow Joey W. Hill forum members, and discovered they were even more awesome in person. I didn't want the weekend to end. - Mindy, Reader
A great time was clearly had by all. This is definitely going to be my annual Must-Go event. - Annie Melton, Etopia Press