Link Sharing and other info today.

photo links to buy links for Authors books available on Amazon 

In a little town called Poetry there lives an author on her piece of property where she not only writes but she lives in a manner that few people today choose as a lifestyle. MARIA ZANNINI has the pioneer spirit of our forefathers, the savvy of experience of living in the 21st century, the trial and error she has gone through herself that she now wishes to share so she has released the first in a series of books that range from shopping with coupons, budgeting,  tasty meals and everything in between. You can find her new series info on her FACEBOOK FAN PAGE that details all you need to know about living frugally.The first book is "Smart Budgets for Busy People" and you get a copy for only 99 cents here:AMAZON BUY LINKSMASHWORDS BUY LINKSome more interesting links have come to light that are to do with meeting and greeting authors and learning about their works. The first one to share is for authors only {upcoming or published either one I believe} coming up February 4th, NINO Con and I have Author Mina Burrows to thank for bringing it to my attention and yours.

photo links to Mina's post about the Con

Also coming up in February is ConDFW XI on the 17th-19th at Crowne Plaza Suites in Dallas TX.

This is a literary science fiction and fantasy convention featuring writing-and publishing-focused programming, science programming, excellent guests, art show, charity book swap, short story contest and a slew of non traditional activities that is open to all. Author Cherie Priest is the 2012 Guest Of Honor as is Artist William Stout and I have to thank the newsletter that was in my email from the writing duo of Cat Adams that called this con to my attention. {Maybe CT and Cathy will get to go.!}

photo links to con website

The next takes place June 22nd to 24th 2012 and it is for readers, writers, editors and supporters of quality fantasy literature and it is located in Minneapolis MN at the Marriot hotel. This will be a panel of discussions and more info can be found at this link for the  4th Street Fantasy Conversation.

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FENCON IX will be September 21-23, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza North Dallas/Galleria and it is a Fan-Operated Science Fiction and Fantasy Literary Convention in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. There will be books, music, food, art and all kinds of fun from the web page info I found! There is a Facebook Event Page which you can utilize to remind yourself by signing up to the event. For full info The FenCon Web Site has very detailed information about the event.

Now that the Con links are up have a couple of blog hops that will be participating in that you might find of interest as well.

The first one is in February and it is co-hosted by  Author Felicity Heaton and Bitten By Paranormal Romance and runs from 10-16th, 2012. Entry deadline is February 5th.

Vampires For Valentines Giveaway Hop includes books, swag, ebooks and etc but is all vampire romance book related and what better way to spread our love for these supernatural creatures than giving someone their very own vampire for Valentines! My own giveaway will be international with 3 winners.

photo links to Vampires for Valentines hop post

photo links to initial post with rules and linkups.

Next is March Hop to help ring in Saint Patrick's Day in Style, the hop is hosted by I Smell Sheep and Fictional Candy. Deadline for entry to participate is March 1st and the main theme is something related to being Irish or St Paddy's Day and of course book related as well! My giveaway will be International and have 3 winners.

That's it for today, could keep going but think those are enough links to keep you busy for a bit. Anything interesting you think I might like? A Con somewhere in Texas this year, a giveaway for paranormal romance books, a new to me author whose series releases soon that I might want to try?