Book Blogger Convention 2010
Aug
25
categories : Being Bookish
Envision what it would be like to be in New York City in May of 2010?
Now, envision what it would be like to be in New York City in May of 2010 to go to one of the largest book events imaginable.
Wait….there’s more.
Envision what it would be like to be in New York City in May of 2010, going to one of the largest book events imaginable, and then finish it off with a day long extravaganza of book bloggery goodness.
SQUEE – book bloggers!
SQUEE – book blogging seminars, panels, and other learning thinky thunk fabulousness!
That’s right my friends, there is talk of kinda, sorta, maybe having the often talked of Book Blogger Convention during the week of Book Expo America. So here is what Trish and I have started to formulate as a plan:
- A one day event from 8am-5pm
- Price of admission/participation = $110 (though there will be the potential for an early bird registration price of $75 for a limited time)
- Price includes continental breakfast and lunch
- Registration for conference will allow you to avail yourself of a deeply discounted overnight room rate (better than BEA themselves negotiated we hear) for the entire week
So what’s the rub? Well we kinda, sorta, maybe need to know who and how many of you are seriously interested in attending just such an event. We know it’s early to start thinking about that but in order to move forward with planning we have to make certain commitments (think contractually obliging ourselves all) so getting a good idea of who is truly serious here is imperative.
If you are SUPER serious about attending and not really waffling about it wanna give us some help by answering a couple of quick questions?
Great… click the link below:
Book Blogger Convention 2010 Potential Interest Form
No one is committing themselves to anything. We’re testing the waters for the viability of actually doing something like this before we move any further forward.
Pause for thought:
With the deep discount we got on hotel rooms, over the course of at least 3 nights you’re saving way more than the $100 you’d pay to attend the event! Just sayin’ ….







Debbie's World of Books:
Will definitely be there unless I’m pregnant and about to give birth
Only thing that can keep me away.
August 25, 2009 at 10:57 am
Dawn - She is Too Fond of Books:
I’m not waffling – Nana is already booked to come up from FL and watch the kids!
August 25, 2009 at 11:05 am
Cindy:
I would love to be there but I don’t think I will make it in time depending on flights. I know I am going to BEA.
August 25, 2009 at 11:06 am
Fran Toolan:
what if you opened it up to all book reviewers (not just bloggers)? It would probably attract alot of publishing people as well, and probably even some sponsorships
August 25, 2009 at 11:16 am
Stephanie:
I would most definitely be there, as I live only in NJ! I would also be open to speaking on a panel as I did at BEA, if you need any volunteers!!
August 25, 2009 at 11:32 am
Pam:
I’m there dude as long as its the Friday before BEA not the Monday after.
August 25, 2009 at 11:41 am
Liz B:
Would I like to go? Yes.
Will I be able to go? It’s going to be tough as it is with BEA midweek & vacation time — and I like to try to get to LJ/SLJ’s Day(s) of Dialog — and it’s another expense. So I can only give a “maybe” right now. It’s going to depend on what my pocketbook, and vacation time from work, look like next May.
August 25, 2009 at 11:46 am
Amanda:
I filled out the form – I’d love to do something like this, but I probably wouldn’t use the overnight accomodations. I have a place I always stay in NYC, and I’m pretty good with the train system there.
August 25, 2009 at 11:47 am
Kari @ Five Borough Books:
Awesome! I hope my job will take me to BEA again next year and it’d be even better to end the day with this!
August 25, 2009 at 11:54 am
Jen - Devourer of Books:
I’m there as long as I can swing BEA, which I’m planning on trying with all my might. I put Friday as my preference, as I could possibly work Monday then fly out late that night, whereas if it is Monday and I leave BEA Thursday night/Friday I probably will not make it to work Friday.
August 25, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Marci:
I am definitely for it, must start saving NOW !
August 25, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Lenore:
I’m interested!
August 25, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Kathy:
I filled out the form – there was no way to click that I didn’t have a preference on which day it is. Where is the hotel?
August 25, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Michelle:
Fran this event is certainly open to anyone and everyone who would like to participate. We would certainly love to have a diverse crowd.
However, the main focus of sessions will be on blogging. Now of course that includes interaction with publishers, reviewers, technology, marketing, social media…the whole nine yards!
August 25, 2009 at 1:14 pm
Michelle:
Kathy right now we’ve got some information from a couple of hotels near the Javits. We’re trying to gauge interest for a number of reasons. (1) to see if there really is enough people to warrant such an event and (2) determine where we need to be to accommodate that number of participants. As soon as we have a better handle on how feasible this really is we’ll start to talk specifics like location, definite room rates, convention sessions and the like.
August 25, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Amy Reads Good Books:
Sounds great! I’m off to fill out the form. . .
August 25, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Patricia A:
NYC is an train ride for me. I’m in!
August 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm
Laura @ I'm Booking It:
OK, this pushed me to talk to my husband (rather than just mention BEA in passing). BEA (and blogger convention) here I come!
I didn’t really have a preference for the Monday vs. Friday, but had to pick one…
Thanks so much for even considering organizing this!
August 25, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Jackie (Literary Escapism):
I would have loved to be there, but I can’t do RT10 and BEA within a month of each other and I’m already set to go to RT10.
August 25, 2009 at 2:48 pm
Cat:
8AM?? Like, in the morning? My alarm goes off at 8AM so I can get to work.. I don’t get up earlier than that. Haha!
But I am so totally into this! I even talked to work about taking the time off this past May for next year – as it’s during convocation week at work and being the Dean’s secretary and all I tend to have to do stuff. But it was tentatively approved for May 2010. Woot!
@beyondelsewhere
August 25, 2009 at 3:30 pm
J.T. Oldfield:
I think I read the first paragraph, scanned the rest, made up my mind, and then clicked on the comment box to say, I’m in. No matter what. I will start saving my pennies ASAP if that’s what it takes.
Now, hang on, I’m going to go reread the post and get back to you with more substantial thoughts…
O.K., good thing that I went back to look because I totally missed the link the first time.
I dont really have a preference on days, so I just picked one.
August 25, 2009 at 3:43 pm
Prongs:
Um it is sick how ready I am for something like this!! If this happens then I will just not eat for months if that is what it takes to get there haha. How would you pick the panelists because that is something by blog partner and I would be more than willing to help out with. I have a place in NY so could be there to help with all of the planning. Can’t wait to hear more about this.
August 25, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Diane LaRue:
Count me in- can’t wait!
August 25, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Sarah Johnson:
I’d attend, as I plan to be at BEA regardless, and it sounds great. Whether I stay at the hotel depends on the cost; I’m usually at the librarians’ hotel (which had an unbeatable rate this year) and would want to stay at the same venue for all the nights I was in NYC.
August 25, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Sab H.:
I would love to be there!! Looking forward to it!
August 25, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Tif:
I really, really want to be able to pull this off! I will have to see what my husband’s schedule will be like, if I can get a grandma to fly in to watch the kids, and if I can get off of work! I haven’t filled out the form because my decision is still pending, but if it happens, I am going to try very, very hard to get there!!!!!
August 25, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Meghan:
I filled out the form – I am definitely planning on attending BEA as long as whatever employment I find allows me to take that week off, and so I’ll definitely be in for this too! My parents live in NJ, so I’m planning on commuting in and don’t need the hotel. So exciting, I hope others can make it!
August 26, 2009 at 4:20 am
Becky at "One Literature Nut":
I highly doubt I can go. It pains me each year as BEA goes on without me, since I teach school and it generally falls on the very last week of our school year. Sigh. I’ll have to see what I can pull down the road…maybe my principal will let me out one year since it IS about books after all!
August 26, 2009 at 6:52 am
katiebabs:
I hope to attend BEA next year since I did this year. It was an amazing experience.
August 26, 2009 at 8:54 am
Red Headed Book Child:
I would certainly love to give it a go. If we could get a dollar amount for a package deal. hotel/bea/blogger convention that would be cool. I would need to start saving!
Sounds like fun to this brand new blogger. I’ve never been to BEA though I’ve been in the book business for 10 years.
August 26, 2009 at 9:00 am
iwriteinbooks:
This would be GREAT! I have no idea what my schedule will be like but the idea itself (yes yes a serious idea) is awesome. I’ve never been to BEA but I do plan to attend next year so this would be a bonus.
August 26, 2009 at 3:09 pm
Vanessa of BookSoulmates:
How exciting!!!!
August 29, 2009 at 2:40 pm
S. Krishna:
CANNOT. WAIT.
August 30, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Carey:
I’ll be there! So, so much fun this year! Can’t wait for 2010!
August 30, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Serena (Savvy Verse & Wit):
If I plan at being in NYC for BEA…why wouldn’t I come to Book Blogger convention?
September 2, 2009 at 7:26 am
Gaby @ Starting Fresh:
This sounds great – count me in! If you’d like help, I have time on my hands and would be glad to help.
gaby317nyc at gmail dot com
September 17, 2009 at 1:40 pm
Nely:
I’m down – filled out form.
September 17, 2009 at 1:45 pm