THE 29TH RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION HEADS TO THE WINDY CITY, APRIL 11-15, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Hotel.

Fans can mingle with more than 350 authors, including Brenda Jackson, ReShonda Tate Billingsly, Lutisha Lovely, JR Ward, Heather Graham and more during two book fairs. Aspiring authors won’t want to miss their chance to meet with dozens of editors and agents. Kick off each day with morning mixers, then attend more than 100 workshops for readers and writers in several genres. When the clock strikes eight, it’s dance the night away at two costume parties. There will be plenty of fun, prizes, free books, and other give-a-ways. For more information, log onto www.RTBookreviews.com and click on convention.

The 8th Annual Cavalcade of Authors events in Chicago will begin with a Caribbean Party & Steppers Set at Room 43, author panel discussion at India House Restaurant, shopping with your favorite authors at Gurnee Mills and Prime Outlet Mall in Wisconsin, a World Ball at Grand Lux Cafe, and culminates with an Inspirational Sunday Buffet Brunch at the Marriott Courtyard Downtown Chicago.  Featured national bestselling authors, Victoria Christopher Murray, Brenda Hampton, Lutishia Lovely, Daniel Black, Adrianne Byrd, Karyn M. Grice, Susan D. Peters, Gloria Franklin, Renee Daniel Flagler, Shunice Hill Sullivan, C. Lynn Williams, Pheare Alexander, Sherelle Green, E. V. Adams and many more to come!! Hosted by national bestselling author Naleighna Kai, NAACP Image Award Nominee, J. L. Woodson, bestselling author Rev. Renee “Sesvalah” Cobb Dishman.