Romantic Times Convention 2013 – Anniversary Ball

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Sibelle

Sibelle is a Steampunk Damsel and SaraLynn is a Disney Princess at the Romantic Times Anniversary Ball.

To celebrate 30 years of publishing, on Wednesday night there was an Anniversary Ball. This was an opportunity for everyone to dress up, wear their finest clothes and even don their tiaras. (There simply are not enough opportunities to wear your tiara. Or your Top Hat.)

Because SaraLynn and I arrived a bit late, (nothing new for us), we had to stand in the very back of the line to wait to enter the ballroom. We thought this was a perfect opportunity to play “paparazzi” and take some photos. Many people played along, as we pretended to be photographing famous folks on the red carpet.

: Mermaid Dress in Black

A Magical Green Gown

: Corset Girls at RT Anniversary Ball

Note to RT Party Organizers: Get a red carpet for one of the events. It would make everyone fell famous and even more fabulous!

Anyway, the gowns were gorgeous. Everyone looked amazing.It’s always fun to play “dress up” and that’s part of the appeal for so many of us who attend RT year after year.

: Ladies in Black.

Her Majesty THE QUEEN at the RT Anniversary Ball

Tiaras Are Fun Group

: Sexy Lady!

: General and Mrs. Lee attended the RT Anniversary Ball.

Steampunk Formal Attire

Check Out Lady Liberty’s Boots~

Lady Di was at the Anniversary Ball

: Queen Elizabeth Brought Some of Her Court

Do you love dressing up? What works for you, cos-play, going formal or something else? (Any Fifty Shades fans out there?)

Romantic Times Booklovers Convention 2013

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sibelle

The Ellora’s Cave party has been the first evening event for the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention for many years.

You never know what to expect and this year was no different. It started with a fabulous show, and the dancers were actually some of the Ellora’s Cave “Cavemen”. Cover models for the books.

But, these guys are not just good-looking, they can dance too! They performed to some of the “golden oldies” from the 70′s – and it was a blast.

Then it was time for me and SaraLynn and to get up on the dance floor and boogie. We had a great time at our first party with many more to come before the convention is over.

This is an authentic jumpsuit and feathered coat from the 70′s. Boogie nights!

Going To Kansas City

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Sibelle

You Meet the Nicest Folks at RT Conventions

Tomorrow I head off to Kansas City for the Romantic Times Booklovers Convention. This is the second time it’s been at the Sheraton Conference Center since I’ve been going to RT. And I remember the first time well. My book had been released just about a year before. My heroine (Sinclair Readford) was in the historical pageant. Well, a model dressed as Sinclair was in it. I made a speech to around five hundred people during one of the lunches.

So many wonderful memories. I’d sold that first book as a result of being a finalist in the “New Historical Voice” contest sponsored by Romantic Times and Dorchester Publishing. This was my first big book signing, my first time as an author at a sponsored party and I felt like a celebrity. Well, almost.

This year, I’m still excited even though many years have passed since that convention. With my Indie publishing career, I’m selling books every month. I get regular payments from my distributors and I have a new book coming out next month. This is the most amazing time to be a writer, because we have so many options.

I’ll be posting about the events, parties and fun! So stay tuned.

I didn’t know when I met Brooks that he was going to be on the cover of “Whistle Down the Wind”

Dancing With the Faeries

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Sibelle

I was delighted to be a Featured Author at FaerieCon West in February. This is the second year the event was held in Seattle. It’s a lot of fun, with incredible music, amazing costumes, wonderful vendors and many interesting panels.

I made a feather trinket for my top hat, donned my wings and wig and went from steampunk to fairy.

Even the vendors join in the fun and don costumes.

This is a “family friendly” event, so children can join in the fun.Look at this little Darlin’

There was a costume contest with some amazing creations. These people are artists!

Some of the Fairies Were a Little Frightening!

The Fairy Crusher (Eric) gets tired from chasing all the little fairies around. (And they sure love it)!

Steampunk Engineers Showed up for the Fun

Fantasy Author Charles de Lint Looked Regal in this Head Dress.

This is a great event to break up the rainy, chilly blahs of a Seattle winter. Planning is already underway for 2014. So, mark your calendars.

And I ended up with a new corset for my steampunk outfit. Steam dolls, fairies, magic and more are all great fun when you get to dress up.

You all KNOW how I feel about dressing up.

The Life and Times of an Adventuress

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Sibelle

Thank you for visiting my website. I’m a romance author, steampunker, and was once named Librarian of the Year by Romance Writers of America. I enjoy writing,(obviously), creating jewelry and costumes, collecting antiques, travel and have far too many hobbies, and too little time.I am also what the Victorians would call and “Adventuress” — always searching for fun and excitement!

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WordPress Class

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Sibelle

I took a WordPress Class today with my friend Sheryl, because we are determined to learn to create and manage our own websites.

The problem is that we are covering so much stuff so quickly. That’s a problem for me, because I’ve discovered I have to do things over and over again before I can retain the information.