8th Annual Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Jenni Vaught

April 26-28th, 2019

Sheraton Hotel – Brookfield

375 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI, US, 53005

Join Elicia Hyder and 60 other authors for the 8th Annual Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend. This year’s keynote speaker is actress Meg Tilly!

Tickets are on sale now!

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Schedule of Events

Friday Author/Reader Bingo (3 Sessions!) – FREE
Friday Night Author Q&A followed by Meet & Greet – Click for more info – FREE
Romance Jeopardy – FREE
Saturday Luncheon with the authors – Click for more info – TICKET REQUIRED
Book signing – Click for more info – FREE
Saturday Night Pizza Party – Click for more info – TICKET REQUIRED – No Sales at the Door
Saturday Night Party Hosted by Elicia Hyder and Violet Howe – Click for more info -FREE
Sunday Breakfast with an author – Click for more info – TICKET REQUIRED – No Sales at the Door

Keynote, Meg Tilly

Screen Shot 2018-12-05 at 2.27.26 PM Screen Shot 2018-12-05 at 2.29.35 PM Meg Tilly may be best known for her acclaimed Golden Globe-winning lead performance in the movie Agnes of God. Other screen credits include The Big Chill, Valmont, and more recently, Bomb Girls, and Netflix’s movie War Machine, starring Brad Pitt. After publishing six standout young adult and literary women’s fiction novels, the award-winning author/actress decided to write the kind of books she loves to read–romance novels. Tilly has three grown children and resides with her husband in the Pacific Northwest. She is currently at work writing the next Solace Island novel.

Photos from years past

Attending Authors*

Alanna Lucas historical

Amy Reade Mysteries (Gothic, traditional, cozy)

Ann Marie Walker Contemporary Romance/Comedy/Suspense

Anne Marie Becker. Romantic Suspense

Arlene MacFarlane Mystery

Barbara Ross Mystery

Crista McHugh Contemporary

Christine Merrill Historical

Colleen Helme Paranormal

Denise Swanson cozy mysteries, romance

Desiree Holt erotica

Diana Orgain cozy mystery

Eileen Dreyer Historical

Elaine Meece Suspense, Comedy

Elicia Hyder Paranormal, contemporary

Gennita Low Romantic intrigue

Heather Graham Paranormal, contemporary

Heather Hildenbrand Romance, YA

Heatherly Bell Contemporary

Julia Henry/JA Hennrikus. Mystery

Jas T. Ward Paranormal

Jenna St. James Cozy/Women’s Fiction

JR Ripley/Marie Celine Mystery/women’s Fiction

Julie Moffett Mystery, historical, time travel, YA

Julie Mulhern Paranormal

K.C. Bateman Historical

Kelly Moran Contemporary romance, paranormal romance

Larissa Emerald Paranormal

Leslie Langtry Mystery, humorous

Lisa Q. Mathews Cozy mystery

Lorraine Heath Historical

Lynda Aicher Erotica

Lynn Cahoon Mystery

Maggie Mae Gallagher/Anya Summers Paranormal, Erotica

Mary Leo Magical Romance, Cowboy Romance, Cozy Mysteries

Maureen A. Miller YA, romantic suspense

Meg Tilly Contemporary

Mollie Cox Bryan Cozy Mysteries

Nan Dixon Contemporary

Nicki Salcedo Contemporary

Nico Russo Erotic

Rachel Grant Romantic Suspense

Rachel Hauck Inspirational, Women’s Fiction

Ritter Ames Cozy mysteries

Rochelle Alers Romance and Women’s Fiction

Sam Cheever Mystery, Suspense

Sandy Parks Thriller

Sara Lunsford Paranormal, thrillers

Sarah Andre Suspense

Sharon Hamilton Romantic Suspense

Sherry Harris Cozy mystery

Shirley Hailstock Romance, thriller

T.M. Cromer romantic suspense, paranormal, contemporary

Toni Anderson Romantic Suspense

Tonya Kappes Mystery

Tracy Brogan Historical, Women’s Fiction

Victoria Vane Historical

Violet Howe Romantic Suspense, Women’s Fiction

Winnie Griggs Inspirational

Zöe Archer Paranormal

*List is subject to change

Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Cruise

Posted on August 5, 2018 by Staff

Winter is coming.
Is your escape plan ready?

January is one of the coldest months of the year here in Tennessee, so I’ve planned to be deep in the Caribbean to avoid frostbite! YOU can join me for five days of sun, fun, and BOOKS on the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Cruise!

On January 12th, I’m setting sail I’m setting sail some with some of my very favorite authors! Check out this lineup…

Readers Receive:

Barbara Vey Reader Cruise T-Shirt
Commemorative pin
Exclusive tote bag of books & swag
Neck wallet (to be used as ID at all events)
Collectible Memory Booklet with author’s bios & autograph pages
One of a kind Sharpie
$5 coupon to be used at the booksigning
Welcome Cocktail Party
Invite to Private author sponsored events
Author Panels
Authors will rotate dinner tables
Shore Excursions with authors (separate fee is required)
Island party with #BVRC group
And more…

The Independence of the Seas is a giant cruise ship…bigger than any I’ve ever been on. There’s everything from ice skating to laser tag on board!

And I’m working on a laser tag battle between my bada$$ husband and roller derby legend Lady Fury (both of whom will be attending)! Who do you think will win??

Aside from laser tag, my friends and I will be hosting some fun events at sea like a scavenger hunt, game nights, and I hear rumors that Heather Graham may be singing karaoke!

This cruise is easily going to be my favorite event of the year. You don’t want to miss it! So grab a friend and book your cabin today! Registration would also be a great Christmas gift for a book lover. ♥

Need a roommate? No problem. We have a group message board to help you out.

Registration ends soon. Book your cruise now.

SEE YOU THERE!

Elicia Hyder
Author of The Soul Summoner series

PS. Baby Dog is super jealous:

Meet Me in Orlando – Indie Bookfest September 2017

Posted on May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 by Elicia

In case you haven’t heard, I’ve added a couple of new stops on my appearance schedule for the next year! As you may know, in addition to being a full-time author, I’m also a full-time mom of five kids and two (very) co-dependent dogs. So I don’t get out much. When I do, I have a LOT of fun. Continue reading “Meet Me in Orlando – Indie Bookfest September 2017” →

Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend 2017

Posted on May 2, 2017May 4, 2017 by Elicia

I’m back from Milwaukee and had a BLAST at the Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend. It’s my favorite event all year long! If you haven’t heard of it, the weekend happens the last weekend every April. It’s packed with 60 authors and 500 READERS! This year, I survived my first TV appearance with the lovely Kristan Higgins and Marina Adair, played charades with Eloisa James and Damon Suede, and was crowned with a tiara by Heather Graham. Mark your calendar to join me next year! REMEMBER: Get your tickets as soon as they go on sale in July! The event and hotel sold out in 17 hours! Continue reading “Barbara Vey Reader Appreciation Weekend 2017” →

Elicia Hyder – LIVE in Orlando!

Posted on April 5, 2017June 25, 2017 by Elicia

Come join me next week, at the Alafaya Library in Orlando, Florida! I’ll be hanging out with with the lovely Lorelei of Lorelei’s Lit Lair and contemporary romance author, Maria Geraci! I’ll be talking about The Soul Summoner books, including the newest book, THE TAKEN, as well as what it’s like to be an ‘otherworldly’ author of romance! You don’t want to miss it! Continue reading “Elicia Hyder – LIVE in Orlando!” →

My Bookiversary during the Barbara Vey Weekend 2016 – #giveaway

Posted on May 11, 2016August 17, 2016 by Elicia

It’s been two weeks, and my head is still spinning from my experience at the Barbara Vey’s Reader Appreciation Weekend in Milwaukee, WI. I’ve got pictures and a GIVEAWAY (Amazon Gift Card) to celebrate, so hang with me while I tell you a little story. Telling stories is what I do after all… Continue reading “My Bookiversary during the Barbara Vey Weekend 2016 – #giveaway” →

Barbara Vey’s Reader Appreciation Luncheon 2016 – @barbaravey

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Elicia

Barbara Vey is celebrating the 5th anniversary of her annual Reader’s Appreciation Luncheon, and I am HONORED to be hosting a table. You don’t want to miss this event with 60 authors!

WHEN:

April 29th – May 1st, 2016

WHERE:

Clarion Hotel Airport
5311 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
(414) 481-2400

SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY

1:00-2:30PM FREE
Bingo Party with Author Winnie Griggs and Sharon Sala, Holly Jacobs, Liz Talley, and Lenora Worth! Prizes and refreshments.

6:30PM – Friday Night Live! FREE
Q&A MEET & GREET session with the authors. Open to the public. Cash bar.

April 30th, 2016 – SATURDAY LUNCHEON – SOLD OUT

JOIN THE WAITING LIST HERE

60 authors will attend the afternoon luncheon filled with fun, gift bags full of books, and door prizes.

Enjoy lunch at an author table, and attend a book signing with NYT best seller Eloisa James and the 59 additional best selling, award winning, and debut authors attending. The book signing is open to the public from 3:30-4:30 pm.

Proceeds from the raffle will benefit Juvenile Diabetes and Cynthia’s Breast Cancer Giving Circle.

What readers get:

Keynote by New York Times bestselling author Eloisa James
One hour meet & greet with the authors before lunch
Lunch with an author
Tote bag filled with books and other goodies sent by authors
Gifts from your author
Chance to win door prizes donated by authors
$5 Gift Certificate to be used at Barnes & Noble book signing following lunch
Opportunity to win raffle baskets
Book signing event

SATURDAY

5:30PM – FANtastic Pizza Party

Following the book signing Saturday evening. All the pizza you can eat and all the soda you can drink for $10. Mingle with your favorite authors during in a casual setting.

7:00PM – AUTHOR PARTY – FREE
The authors are sponsoring is special event to get to know the readers even better. Come and see what they have planned.

SUNDAY

AUTHOR BREAKFAST
Enjoy breakfast with an author at this relaxing end of the weekend final celebration.

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ELICIA HYDER

I write books about badass chicks. Often with cute boys.