tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post5739424334358885385..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: No Flip-Flops AllowedJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-56112466258905852162009-07-30T20:55:26.929-04:002009-07-30T20:55:26.929-04:00From your pics at the signing you look very approa...From your pics at the signing you look very approachable and professional. Classy, even.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15727406873253550222009-07-30T19:11:52.853-04:002009-07-30T19:11:52.853-04:00I try to look professional, but more so since TG w...I try to look professional, but more so since TG was published - when I go to book clubs or book fairs, or signings, I dress simply but neatly - never flip flops (although I ADORE flipflops and wear them a lot in the summer - just never to things where I am represented as "kat the author")...Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-29231406118838378272009-07-30T13:12:22.242-04:002009-07-30T13:12:22.242-04:00LOL Victoria! That's hilarious, and flattering...LOL Victoria! That's hilarious, and flattering. Heeeheee!<br />Hopefull (wedding ring at the ready) I won't get hit on by anyone. Plus, it's a Christian conference so that would just be SO wrong. <br />A Star Trek cookbook sounds really interesting! Did anything come of that?Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48042106125159950672009-07-30T13:10:55.659-04:002009-07-30T13:10:55.659-04:00Wow, Pen Pen, I'm so sorry to hear that about ...Wow, Pen Pen, I'm so sorry to hear that about NR. She must've been in a bad mood. LOL!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. What a cool position that put you in though. I wouldn't want all those half-naked men water bottles either! LOL And I read lots of non-inspirational romances. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8846218635984954182009-07-30T09:31:44.832-04:002009-07-30T09:31:44.832-04:00I once went to meet a Pocket Books editor I'd ...I once went to meet a Pocket Books editor I'd submitted my Star Trek Cookbook to at a Star Trek convention. Since I was meeting him, I dressed in nice slacks, shirt, jacket and a nice, new belt. I got growled at by a Klingon. Seriously. He was trying to come onto me in his very Klingon-ish way. Be careful of how you dress! LOLVictoria Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14012092208934951963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-20585065239453614542009-07-29T23:57:08.093-04:002009-07-29T23:57:08.093-04:00Sorry about the crazy part where I meant to say-
...Sorry about the crazy part where I meant to say- <br />Yes- Some of the book covers and people made me a bit uncomfortable at times:)"<br /><br />I'll add to the comment too- They kept trying to give me "merchandise" promoting certain books like water bottles or book marks, and I was like-"WHO would walk around New York with a pic of a Fabio look alike trying to undress a renaissance woman on their water bottle?! WHO?!". <br /><br />I should start checking over my comments for errors before I send...maybe I'll start tomorrow :)Pen Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443147029903410419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-66905419609996981242009-07-29T23:48:34.409-04:002009-07-29T23:48:34.409-04:00I guess that is important since ur meeting people ...I guess that is important since ur meeting people like editors or agents that...perhaps...you may be working with one day and u don't want to be wearing a shirt that says, "I live to Fish" or something. I helped do some audio recording for the Romance Writers of America Convention when I was 16(No- I don't like non-inspirational romance novels--and YES- I the book cover and people made me a bit uncomfortable at times:) BUT- I got to meet a heavy weight writer-Nora Roberts-and tho we share the same last name, I can safely say that she taught me how NOT to react to fans. She smoked non stop and refused to even smile at anyone. When I tried to shake her hand, she turned away. NOT COOL! <br />Anywho- Most of them dressed in summer dresses with light sweaters or jeans and a nice top--except for their formal dinner where they all wore ball gowns...except for the gay guys(didn't see a straight guy all weekend-that I knew of)-they wore tuxedos.<br />Tho- U should always be ready to be cold-cuz those hotels get cool like the movie theater. <br />I've always felt that dressing up goes against many writer's personalities...It's acceptable in my mind for us to show up in a crazy outfit or pajamas. BUT- Maybe u can only get away with it once ur a best seller! :)Pen Penhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443147029903410419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-4581200539952632912009-07-29T22:02:00.408-04:002009-07-29T22:02:00.408-04:00Hi Heather,
Sounds like you have a smart mom. :-) ...Hi Heather,<br />Sounds like you have a smart mom. :-) And you were wise to listen to her. I guess I'm going to have to be wise too... LOL! Thanks for sharing your story and stopping by!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-29385469185954353072009-07-29T22:01:13.188-04:002009-07-29T22:01:13.188-04:00LOL Genny! Not weird at all. :-) I like dressing u...LOL Genny! Not weird at all. :-) I like dressing up on Sundays because I never get to. <br />Have fun at your conference! Is it the Philly one?Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-49177901891592056122009-07-29T17:50:46.859-04:002009-07-29T17:50:46.859-04:00I'm heading to a writing conference next week ...I'm heading to a writing conference next week and, call me wierd, but I can't wait to wear something other than jeans or workout clothes...LOL! I'm looking forward to dressing up a little.Gennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977090214116084952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-78228147024351013672009-07-29T14:21:10.971-04:002009-07-29T14:21:10.971-04:00But, like you, I missed my casual wear. Give me je...But, like you, I missed my casual wear. Give me jeans and flip flops (better yet, barefoot) any day!lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717843055807658022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-65346636028818806522009-07-29T14:16:45.060-04:002009-07-29T14:16:45.060-04:00When I went to my first conference (a little tiny ...When I went to my first conference (a little tiny one in Springfield, MO, that had about 50 attendees) I wore jeans, a tanktop with a white cotton shirt over it, and ballet flats. <br />The last conference I attended was the Christian Writers Guild Writing for the Soul conference. Tons of people! They wanted business casual, which to me meant basically the same outfit I'd worn before. My mom overruled me and I ended up wearing skirts, dress pants, boots, ballet flats, and blouses all four days. <br />I think it made me feel more confident to see that my clothing choices fit with the majority. It definitely helped me portray a professional image. I had one editor I spoke with compliment me on "seeming professional" even though I was a teen and it was my first major conference.<br />Skirts, pretty shirts, nice capris, slacks...go for it!! And be glad you're not trying to dress for Colorado in February! :0)lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02717843055807658022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69984357696940708252009-07-29T12:09:39.008-04:002009-07-29T12:09:39.008-04:00Faith, you sound like you were very professional. ...Faith, you sound like you were very professional. :-)<br />I like the confidence thing. There are clothes I like that are nice, so I'll go with those. <br />You were smart going trendy. Being remembered for looking nice is a great thing. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-39808646224061985452009-07-29T09:09:27.824-04:002009-07-29T09:09:27.824-04:00Er... I wore jeans at the last conference I went t...Er... I wore jeans at the last conference I went to. However, I wore a button-up dress shirt with it and nice shoes so I thought it was okay. The second and third days there I wore dressier, "trendier" clothes that, I admit, made me stand out and got my face recognized... it was a bit risky, I know, but people remembered me and I got lots of compliments on my wardrobe! No flip-flops though. <br /><br />I think as long as you're confident in what you're wearing - and you don't look like a dirty hobo - you're fine. Let's face it, we're writers and we often sit behind our computers all day and shower only when someone reminds us. Clothing isn't always first priority. LOL.Faithhttp://www.boughanfire.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-82750110848686640112009-07-29T09:02:58.004-04:002009-07-29T09:02:58.004-04:00Jen, that's such a sweet comment. Thank you. :...Jen, that's such a sweet comment. Thank you. :-)<br />I don't know if I'm really that humble, but I want to be. Also, it wasn't necessarily someone's rule, more just advice.<br />Maybe it's me, taking advice as rules.<br />LOL<br />You should do a post on it because it seems to me people are very concerned about rules and who follows them and who doesn't. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-33924444613591883202009-07-29T08:41:51.792-04:002009-07-29T08:41:51.792-04:00Whose rule is this? Why do people love to make rul...Whose rule is this? Why do people love to make rules? I can see not wearing grungy old plastic flip flops, but the ones I see nowadays have sequins, silk flowers, and butterflies. You can be dressy with flip flops, if you choose well. <br /><br />Business casual to me means semi-dressy, but not fancy. Don't try and draw attention to yourself by dressing like a model. I doubt there's any danger for you there, Jessica. You are a very humble, helpful lady. Your kindness will shine through, flips flops or not. <br /><br />I think i'll do a post on rules sometime soon--- we have become better than the pharisees at putting each other in boxes--- arrrgggghhhh!!!!<br /><br />Just be you. You are lovely.<br /><br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-91053989033418155802009-07-29T07:42:58.918-04:002009-07-29T07:42:58.918-04:00LOL Susan! Very true point! :-)LOL Susan! Very true point! :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-46075367009045714462009-07-28T17:09:08.206-04:002009-07-28T17:09:08.206-04:00Hi Jess -
There's a lot of walking at the Phi...Hi Jess -<br /><br />There's a lot of walking at the Philly Conference, so I wear black sneakers with black pants, and a pretty short-sleeved top. If I wear light-colored pants, I switch to my tan sandals. <br /><br />I'm not going to make a good impression if my face is twisted from pain. LOL!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-14790252599488760062009-07-28T14:10:52.388-04:002009-07-28T14:10:52.388-04:00Great point Jill! :-)Great point Jill! :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-70630525218801899352009-07-28T14:10:21.197-04:002009-07-28T14:10:21.197-04:00I'm not sure if I qualify as younger generatio...I'm not sure if I qualify as younger generation, but I definitely wear them with everything. <br />Sounds like you had the right kind of outfits on then. I'm sure there's not a strict code, I'm just going by what I've been told by a couple of people. It makes sense too, I'll just miss my casual wear. LOLJessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16583973983359768422009-07-28T14:09:01.821-04:002009-07-28T14:09:01.821-04:00Karen,
What a funny story, and silly how we base o...Karen,<br />What a funny story, and silly how we base opinions on nothing more than a look.<br />Great advice though, hidden in your story. I'm going to present a product so I should be professional. Got it. :-)<br />I liked your outfit when you came down. Very nice but not fancy.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43956678983308124172009-07-28T13:44:22.558-04:002009-07-28T13:44:22.558-04:00I wore casual skirts and dressy flip-floppy type s...I wore casual skirts and dressy flip-floppy type sandals. I was extremely comfortable and dressed appropriately. I was actually more comfortable than I am in my everyday shorts! <br /><br />But still pack the flip-flops for after hours stuff. Who wants blisters?Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-43349447633247756702009-07-28T13:30:19.958-04:002009-07-28T13:30:19.958-04:00Whoa. Seriously? It's been about 10 years sinc...Whoa. Seriously? It's been about 10 years since I've been to a writing conference but I don't remember a dress code. I do remember there was a list of recommendations for attire for editor/agent appointments. I think I wore dress pants and a jacket with a nice blouse but I'm going on a very foggy memory at this point. Flip flops weren't as huge in the 90s as they are now. The younger generations wear flip flops with everything.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15922279317475362952009-07-28T13:18:55.695-04:002009-07-28T13:18:55.695-04:00Ah, dressing!
When I first started speaking I went...Ah, dressing!<br />When I first started speaking I went out shopping with the women in my small group. They helped me pick out a nice skirt and jacket, with some pretty shirts to wear underneath. Everyone thought I should have a professional look about me, and the outfit was very professional looking.<br />Then I met a woman who told me that she overheard some of the moms in her group saying they thought I was a snob, until they heard me speak. *ugh!* <br />This woman reminded me I was speaking for MOMS GROUPS, and having the look of a professional was too much, and unnecessary.<br />And I realized, she was right.<br />So now I go a lot more casual - and comfortable!Karen Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52893388975184245002009-07-28T12:56:46.029-04:002009-07-28T12:56:46.029-04:00LOL Jennifer! Well, jewels make things prettier, s...LOL Jennifer! Well, jewels make things prettier, so I'm sure you were fine. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.com