I got to see this year's very creative, "coloring wall" advertising from Avon:
Early on:
Toward the end:
And I had the pleasure of attending this year's RITA Award ceremony, where I got to hear the amazing Beverly Jenkins speak while accepting her Lifetime Achievement Award. I also had the chance to celebrate the fantastic Sarah Andre and her accomplishment of being named one of this year's RITA finalists in the Romantic Suspense category!
I spent plenty of time chatting with romance writers, authors, and lovers—including the aforementioned Sarah Andre, whom I finally had a chance to meet in person after years of working together:
And C.F. Francis, a new author in the Touchstone Editing family (pictured with Sarah after the RITAs):
Did you make it to RWA or another conference this summer? What was your favorite part? Share in the comments!
