YOU GUYS!!!!! Holy word of mouth, Batman!!!

I can’t tell you how happy I am that everyone has been having such a good time at Coastal Magic. I know there are things that can be improved. I’m working hard to fill requests from this year, and make adjustments that will help each year better than the one before.

Right now I’m in the very cool, yet somewhat awkward position of saying… “WAIT… STOP… HOLD THE PHONE”!!

Between the authors I’ve emailed about attending next year… and those who have emailed me… I am OVERLOADED with authors!!! Now… not everyone has agreed/has been approved to be a Featured Author. But we’re getting really close to having TOO MANY COOL AUTHORS!!! Bet you never thought you’d see THAT statement, lol!!

The fact is… if I feature too many authors, then each will only get to be on one panel, and Meet & Greets, or author/reader meals will lose their “intimate” feel. We have to keep a good author to reader ratio in order to make our little shindig work.

So… if you’re an author who’s received an email from me… or if you’ve emailed me and I’ve already responded to you… we will certainly continue our discussions. If you are an author who sends me a request to participate from this point on… chances are you’ll be put on a waiting list. This is the list I’ll go to if a Featured Author cancels at some point before next February. I’ve pulled from the wait list each of the last two years… so it’s not a bad place to be… especially if you’re planning to attend as a reader, anyway.

I am SO lucky, and it’s such an amazingly odd “problem” to have. I would LOVE to include everyone, but that’s just not possible (keep in mind, if you’re an author who is attending as a reader, we can probably make a place for you at the charity signing). I LOVE that the word is spreading about Coastal Magic, and that more people are interested in participating, but that means spots are filling up faster.

Thank you ALL for your enthusiasm, and for your patience.

I’m hoping to post (with very few exceptions) the completed list of Featured Authors on June 1st. General registration will begin on July 1st.

No, I know it’s not 2015 RIGHT NOW… but believe it or not, the ball has begun a-rollin’ for the 2015 Coastal Magic event. It actually started back in March. It takes a LONG time to put together a shindig this cool 🙂

I have to say, the word of mouth has been AWESOME, and I’m so proud that people are talking about Coastal Magic as a fun event to attend. Every time someone emails me and says “so-and-so said they had such a good time, and that I had to get in touch with you”, it makes me smile. I know there are a LOT of really great events out there, thank you to EVERYONE who spends their hard earned money, and so precious time to come hang with us!!

So… just a quick update for those who are wondering. We will be back at the Hilton for the 2015 event. Featured Authors have already started registering, and general registration will begin on July 1st. I’ll post the Featured Author list on June 1st. There’s a chance it could change a bit after that, depending on author circumstances, but it should be pretty close to final at that point. Heck… it’s pretty close to full at THIS point. The interest has been fantastic and spots have been filling up like crazy. I’m actively working to fulfill some of the requests from attendees’ feedback forms after this year’s event. Keep your fingers crossed, guys. 🙂

One thing I do need some help with is Featured Bloggers. I have a core group of bloggers who have been with me from the beginning. They’ll be returning, but I need a few new faces. If you’re a blogger who features urban fantasy and paranormal romance on your site, and you’re interested in participating as a Featured Blogger at next year’s Coastal Magic, please email me at CoastalMagicConvention at gmail dot com. You don’t have to have the largest, most popular blog to be considered. You just have to be creative and dedicated to spreading the word about good books!

OH!!!! I almost forgot… have you all met Gregory?? He’s the new addition to our header, and I just love him. I have some other small website design changes coming in the next few months. Everything should be all redone and updated by the time general registration starts in July. Gregory will also be on our shirts! Yes, I’ve decided to make t-shirts available to purchase once registration begins. I’m still working on the design, but our logo, and Gregory, will both be there.

Ok… I think that’s about it for now. If you have any questions, leave them in comments and I’ll answer them as much as I’m able. Thanks, again, to everyone who’s planning to come to Florida next February. I can’t wait to see you all!!

*hugs*
Jennifer

Ok… full weekend registration closed, and on the website I mentioned the possibility of allowing Friday only or Saturday only tickets. I was fishing, really. Wondering if anyone would ask about it, or make a preference for those options known.

I’ve gotten a handful of inquiries now, so I’m going to go ahead and make this option available. From now, until February 3rd, you will have an opportunity to purchase Friday or Saturday only registrations.

• Daily registration  will NOT include lunch on Saturday.
• Daily registrants will receive a name badge lanyard, but welcome bags will be limited. You will NOT be guaranteed a bag, but there is sure to be swag enough for everyone. Lanyards and bags/swag should be picked up the morning of the day paid for.
• Daily registrants will have access to all scheduled panels, meet & greets, and other author-organized activities happening on their day.
• Daily registrants WILL have an option to have breakfast with an author, if that author still has room at their table. Please remember that all breakfasts are “each pays their own”. Available author list is on the Featured Author page menu.
• Daily registrants will NOT have access to Supernatural Lasertag activity, unless they purchase their own pass to Daytona Lagoon (group rates will not apply).  If a single day registrant purchases this ticket on their own, please see Jennifer at the con on Friday to choose a team. Participating authors are on the Featured Author page menu.

Other important details

• Single day registrations will be $35 each day.
• There are no refunds available for full weekend registrations. I promise, you’ll get MORE than your money’s worth!
• The Charity Booksigning on Saturday is still FREE and open to the public.
• All daily registrations MUST be paid for and confirmed NO LATER than midnight Eastern on February 3rd.

If you’re interested in either Friday or Saturday only registration, please email me at CoastalMagicConvention at gmail dot com. Our EventBrite pages is closed, so all payments will be processed through the convention’s Paypal account. Please include “Friday Registration” or “Saturday Registration” in your email subject line.

Thanks for your interest, everyone… I’m excited that there were so many of you who wanted this option. I can’t wait to see you all there!!

Jennifer