The last week of July, I went to New York for the RITA Awards Ceremony at the Romance Writers of America Conference. The RITA Award is the highest honor a romance novel can receive, and just being nominated was humbling and so exciting. Home on Huckleberry Hill was my book that was nominated. Though I didn’t win, I had a wonderful experience in New York. Here are some highlights.
A lovely lunch with some other Amish authors. I’m going to miss a few, but from upper left: Me, Dana Lynn, Cate Nolan, Debby Guisti, Amy Clipston, Amy’s mom, Marta Perry, Shelley Shepard Gray, (A very lovely lady–can’t remember her name), Patricia Davids, Patricia’s granddaughter.
Me with two of the other RITA finalists and two Golden Heart finalists: Me, Lenora Worth, Kellie Parker, Martha Hutchens, Suzanne Dietze.
Book signing with Rachel J. Good, Me, Geri Krotow, Shelley Shepard Gray, and Patricia Davids.
On Times Square with my son.
At the Kensington reception. (Andrew Werner Photography)
At the Kensington reception talking to my editor. This is not a flattering picture, but we were having a very entertaining conversation. 🙂 (Andrew Werner Photography)
Kensington Book Signing
This big bear and my son–I’m mostly sharing this because my son is so handsome. 🙂
Looks like you were all having a very enjoyable time there.
Congratulations on your nomination! You were up against some tough competition! Personally, I loved Home on Huckleberry Hill! All of the Huckleberry Hill books! Looks like you all had a ton of fun!
Thank you, Linda. It was so much fun. I am so glad you loved Home on Huckleberry Hill. It was so much fun to write.