Tag: Confessions of a Podcast Goddess

RWA San Francisco: Video Overview

by Jina Bacarr

Like many OCC members, I just returned from the RWA conference in San Francisco with so much to share–including the 7 gigs of video I shot while I was there.

Unlike Alfred Hitchcock, who storyboarded his shots, I shot a lot of video knowing I won’t use it all. I never know what will work or what won’t.

Some of what I shot was planned–like following Jane Porter around for a day and shooting video for her podcast (I’d set this up with her ahead of time). When it was time to sit down with Jane and talk about her books, Mrs. Perfect, and Flirting with Forty (a holiday movie for Lifetime this December starring Heather Locklear), I needed a pretty setting with good lighting.

And quiet.

I love RWA conference attendees. When I found a great spot in the downstairs lobby to interview Jane, I noticed several people sitting nearby, chatting. I asked them if they minded us filming a video (which meant no talking). They all agreed and for the next several minutes, Jane kept them spellbound with stories about her life, books, etc. When it was over, she had made several new fans!!

Most of what I shot wasn’t planned: like sitting down next to an Australian gal, Juleigh Start, the Author Liaison for the Australian Romance Readers Convention in February 2009, so we shot a promo for the upcoming conference.

Then there was the unexpected: like attending a workshop that was cancelled and spending the time in the PAN lounge with RWA authors shooting podcasts, including a fun video for my dear friend, Jacqueline Diamond. Jackie gave me a super interview, which I’ll be putting up asap.

And who can forget the Harlequin party at the Four Seasons Hotel? It was nonstop dancing–and yes, I’ve got it all on video.

I always shoot video of the Literacy Signing–it makes me smile to see all those readers and fans lined up to meet their favorite authors.

I got more than a few curious stares when I was shooting video in Italian in the lobby at the hotel (my books have been translated into Italian and I talk with the Italian fans on the Harlequin Italy blog ) and on Market Street. I want to give the Italian readers a view of San Francisco.

And I’ve got video of my Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs fishnet purple tights–they matched my bookcover and were a fun conversation piece.

And so much more…

It’s all coming up!!

Stay tuned…

But first, I’ll be putting up a fab interview I did with our August afternoon speaker, Tod Goldberg. We talked about writing and my fave TV show, Burn Notice (Tod is writing the books based on the series).

See you in September!

Best,
Jina

Jina Bacarr is the author of The Blonde Geisha , Naughty Paris, Tokyo Rendezvous, a Spice Brief, and Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs, featuring a female Indiana Jones.

Coming in April 2009: Cleopatra’s Perfume, set in Cairo and Berlin during WWII.

Jina says, “What if Casablanca was erotic…”

“Get Caught in the Act!”

Jina does Dallas RWA: You never know when your editor is watching you and RITA Awards Signature of Success

by Jina Bacarr

I so enjoyed filming podcasts at the RWA Conference in Dallas, Texas at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Find out what happened when my Spice editor, Susan Swinwood, caught me in the act.

And join me for highlights of the Signature of Success program presented at the RITA Awards at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Dallas, Texas by the Romance Writers of America. Carly Phillips defined “success” for the conference-goers and videos featuring authors such as Nora Roberts and Susan Elizabeth Phillips gave the audience insight into their paths to success.

Enjoy,
Jina

Jina Bacarr is the author of The Blonde Geisha , Naughty Paris, Tokyo Rendezvous, a Spice Brief, and Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs, featuring a female Indiana Jones.

Coming in April 2009: Cleopatra’s Perfume, set in Cairo and Berlin during WWII.

Jina says, “What if Casablanca was erotic…”

“Get Caught in the Act!”

Video Podcasting Madness: Part 3

by Jina Bacarr

Can you believe RWA San Francisco is just around the corner? Time to think about all those great parties coming up…

…but who can forget the Harlequin party last year at the Fairmont Hotel in Dallas ? Not OCC!!

Here are two videos from the Harlequin party!

Enjoy,

Jina

Jina Bacarr is the author of The Blonde Geisha , Naughty Paris, Tokyo Rendezvous, a Spice Brief, and her new erotic spy thriller, Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs.

Coming in April 2009: Cleopatra’s Perfume, a WWII spy thriller.

“Get Caught in the Act!”

Harlequin Party: Part ONE: Meet Kelly Mortimer, eHarlequin’s Lorie Hartt and Harlequin Series VP, Randall Toye.

Harlequin Party Part TWO: Meet Tracy Wolff and the OCC Gang!!

Video Podcasting Madness: Part 2

by Jina Bacarr

This month I’ll continue with my video podcasting madness. I have three (3) videos for you as well as the descriptions I wrote before I upload the videos to a video sharing website.

Here’s what you need for a video podcast description:
1) a title–use descriptive, eye-catching words.
2) a short description (using sound bites, if possible) to get the viewer’s attention.
3) tags–words that relate to your video content that will draw viewers to your video.

Last month, OCC had the pleasure to have Dr. Doug Lyle as our afternoon speaker. Here’s my video interview with Dr. Lyle:

Meet DR. DOUG LYLE, Forensics Expert, on Romancing The OC with Jina Bacarr


Are you a fan of CSI: Miami, Law & Order, and Cold Case? Wonder how the writers and producers “get it right” when it comes to forensics? Meet Dr. Doug Lyle, the Macavity Award winning and Edgar Award nominated author of the non-fiction books Murder and Mayhem: A Doctor Answers Medical and Forensic Questions for Mystery Writers, a compilation of the most interesting questions he has received over the years, and Forensics For Dummies, an in depth look into the world of forensic science. His published fiction includes the thrillers Devil’s Playground and Double Blind.

I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Dr. Lyle at a recent OCC/RWA meeting. Join me, Jina Bacarr, Romancing The OC with Dr. D.P. Lyle. Visit: http://www.dplylemd.com/ and http://jinabacarr.com/

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Next: RWA Conference Dallas 2007

Jina does Dallas RWA with the Beau Monde

Are you a fan of Regency romance? Did you know RWA has a special chapter called the Beau Monde whose purpose is to “promote excellence in romantic fiction set primarily in the Regency period (1811-1820)?” I had the opportunity to find out all about the Beau Monde at the RWA Conference in Dallas. Check it out! http://jinabacarr.com/ http://www.thebeaumonde.com/

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The Harlequin Single Title Author Dinner at the RWA Conference in Dallas 2007:

Jina does RWA Dallas with Harlequin Single Title Authors

Come along with me as I take you to the Harlequin Single Title Authors dinner at the RWA conference in Dallas, Texas at the Iron Cactus Mexican Grill. Harlequin: one publisher, one romance, one world. http://jinabacarr.com/ http://www.eharlequin.com/

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Next month: more RWA Conference 2007 videos.

Best, Jina

Jina Bacarr is the author of The Blonde Geisha , Naughty Paris, Tokyo Rendezvous, a Spice Brief, and her new erotic spy thriller, Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs.Check out her MySpace page and meet Breezy Malone, the heroine in Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs.

“Get Caught in the Act!”

Are you going to RWA San Francisco? Check out Brenda Novak’s auction and bid on a chance to have your own podcast!!

I’ll be doing a podcast for a lucky winner as well a critique and luncheon at the RWA Conference this summer!

Video Podcasting Madness

by Jina Bacarr

The RWA Conference in San Francisco is only a few months away. It seems like only yesterday we were heading to Dallas for the 2007 conference. Ah, the memories…here are three (3) videos from the RWA Conference in Dallas, Texas for you to enjoy!

First up is SUSAN SQUIRES and the interview I did with her in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel:

Next is BOBBIE CIMO, OCC Program Director:

Can you imagine a hotel ballroom filled with 450 of your favorite romance authors?

Join me as I take you to the Literacy Signing at the RWA Conference in Dallas. This is one of the most popular events at the yearly conference as I take you behind the scenes.

That’s it for this month!! I’ll have more video podcasting madness for you in May.

Best, Jina

Jina Bacarr is the author of The Blonde Geisha , Naughty Paris, Tokyo Rendezvous, a Spice Brief, and her new erotic spy thriller, Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs.

Check out her MySpace page and meet Breezy Malone, the heroine in Spies, Lies & Naked Thighs.

“Get Caught in the Act!”

Are you going to RWA San Francisco? Check out Brenda Novak’s auction and bid on a chance to have your own podcast!!

I’ll be doing a podcast for a lucky winner as well a critique and luncheon at the RWA Conference this summer! Bidding starts May 1st.