Category: Events

  • Readers Event – Passport to Romance October 19th, 2019!

    Passport to Romance is an amazing reader event you don’t want to miss…

    Saturday, October 19th, 2019 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm
    Sponsored by the Greater Seattle Chapter of Romance Writers of America at The Westin Bellevue  –  600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, Washington 98004

     

    Gerri will join 40 other authors at a meet and greet event that is open to the public. She’s also presenting two workshop: Using Myth, Legends, and Fairy Tales in Fiction and Launching Multiple Books at Once: Pros and Cons during the conference. For further information check out www.gsrwa.org.

  • Readers Event – Passport to Romance October 27th, 2018!

    Saturday, October 27th, 2018 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm

    Passport to Romance sponsored by the Greater Seattle Chapter of Romance Writers of America at The Westin Bellevue  –  600 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, Washington 98004

    Gerri will join 40 other authors at a meet and greet event that is open to the public. She’s also presenting two workshop: Understanding Scene and Sequel and Mastering the Art of a Great Cover on Saturday, October 27th. For further information check out www.gsrwa.org.

  • PNWA Autograph Party – September 14th, 2018!

    Friday, September 14th, 2018 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm

    PNWA Writer’s Conference at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport – 18740 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188

    Gerri will join 60 other authors at an Autograph Party that is open to the public. She’s also presenting two workshop: Creating Character Emotion and The Business Side of Romance and Women’s Fiction on Saturday, September 15th. For further information check out www.pnwa.org.

  • Holiday Book Signing – December 3rd, 2016

    Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm

    Gilman Village Writer’s Cottage, 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah (next to The Boarding House restaurant)

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    Looking for the perfect gift for that reader on your Christmas list? Or just a little holiday spirit? Join me, Pam Binder, Sabrina York, Deborah Schneider, Pamela Mohn, Diann Shope, Shirley Smuda and Heidi Hostetter for a cozy Christmas book signing. There will be music by world-renowned bagpiper Neil Hubbard, raffles for gift baskets, and door prizes. Come join the fun!

  • PNWA Autograph Party – July 29, 2016

    Friday, July 17, 2015 from 8:30pm to 10:00pm

    PNWA Writer’s Conference at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport – 18740 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98188

    Gerri will join 60 other authors at an Autograph Party that is open to the public. She will also be a featured speaker and will be participating in other conference events throughout the weekend for conference attendees.

  • “Readers for Life” July 13, 2016

    July 13, 2015 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

    “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing at San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina – 333 West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101

    At the “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing, hundreds of romance authors meet with and sign books for fans in this two-hour event, with the proceeds from book sales going to literacy organizations. In 2015, Romance Writers of America raised more than $48,000 to benefit literacy programs — bringing our total donations since 1990 to $961,300. Help RWA hit our $1 million goal for literacy donations!

    Thank you to the Nora Roberts Foundation for underwriting the Literacy Autographing! For a full list of all the authors attending, see the RWA Event List.

  • Best Practices for Self-Publishing: May 25, 2016

    Best Practices for Self-Publishing: May 25, 2016

    As part of the King County Library System’s “Playing with Words” program, Gerri will be discussing how to self-publish for unpublished and published authors alike. This is a “how to” workshop, not a “should I do it” workshop.

    Gerri will discuss things to consider before you self-publish, how to prepare your manuscript for conversion, then take you through the steps for producing a converted document for .mobi (Kindle) and ePub (All other e-tailers). It’s a must for anyone considering self-publishing.

    For more information, visit KCLS’s schedule.

    April 9th, 2pm: Newcastle Library

    April 16th, 2pm: Covington Library

    April 28th, 6:30pm: Vashon Library

    April 30th, 2pm: Kenmore Library

    May 23rd, 7pm: Lake Forest Park Library

    May 25th, 1:30pm: Federal Way 320th Library

    May 28th, 2pm: Auburn Library

    June 23rd, 7pm: Duvall Library

     

  • “Readers for Life” July 22, 2015

    Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm

    “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing at New York Marriott Marquis – 1535 Broadway, New York, New York 10036

    At the “Readers for Life” Literacy Autographing, hundreds of romance authors meet with and sign books for fans in this two-hour event, with the proceeds from book sales going to literacy organizations. This year’s beneficiaries are ProLiteracy Worldwide, Literacy Partners, and Literacy Assistance Center. In 2014, Romance Writers of America raised more than $53,000 to benefit literacy organizations. Since 1990, RWA has raised more than $878,000 to fight illiteracy.

    Thank you to the Nora Roberts Foundation for underwriting the Literacy Autographing! For a full list of all the authors attending, see the RWA Event Site.

  • Sizzling Summer Reads

    Sizzling Summer Reads

    Saturday, June 20, 2015, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

    University Book Store – 990 102nd Ave NE, Belleuve, WA 98004

    Let’s kick off summer reading together!

    Featuring Pam Binder, Kelli Estes, Yasmine Galenorn, Heidi Hostetter, Saralynn Hoyt, Alexis Morgan, Ann Roth, Gerri Russell, Sibelle Stone, Pat White, and Sabrina York

    With temperatures rising and relaxing getaways just around the corner, summer reading season is upon us. And at University Book Store in Bellevue, we’re celebrating with a look at some of the hottest summer reads in women’s fiction during a fun afternoon of raffles, giveaways, and discussions with nearly a dozen of our favorite local romance authors. Whether you’re in the mood for something hot and steamy, fun and funny, or serious and engaging, this summer’s great selection of romantic reads—from paranormal, historical, and contemporary fiction to suspenseful thrillers and time travelling adventures—is sure to have something just for you!

     

  • Romance Extravaganza May 2, 2015

    Saturday, May 02, 2015 from 11am – 2pm

    Covington Library’s Great Hall – 27100 164th Ave. SE Covington, WA 98042

    Join Gerri and your favorite romance authors for the Romance Extravaganza, sponsored by King County Library and the Covington Friends of the Library.

    Schedule

    11am – Noon
    PANEL:
    Bestselling Authors Dish About Romance – Elizabeth Boyle, Julia Quinn, Gerri Russell
    The great thing about the romance genre is the way it can change, add new sub-genres and still maintain the expectations of a happy ever after ending. Join these authors to hear about their books, writing and predictions for the future of the romance genre.

    Noon-1pm
    Book Signing
    Books will be available for sale by University Books.

    1pm – 2pm
    PANEL:
    New Voices, New Choices – Jennifer Conner, Christa McHugh and Sabrina York
    Indie publishing, hybrid authors, boxed sets by multiple authors and new adult books are some of the new trends in romance publishing. Many new ways readers are discovering books and authors.