What exactly is Apollycon?
If you haven’t figured it out yet (by the banner above)….. Apollycon is Jennifer L. Armentrout’s “The Power” (Book 2 in her TITAN Series) release party.
What is amazing about the event is not only does JLA bring her models (Pepe Toth and Drew Leighty) to this event but she brings her friends too! These friends are other well-known authors in both the Fantasy and Contemporary Genres.
Think about it…..One minute, I can be in line chatting it up with Rachel Vincent while getting my Shifter’s Series signed and the next I could be in Rebecca Donovan’s line getting my Breathing Series signed. For this very reason, I would have to say that this was one of my favorite events ever and I have been to quite a few.
What did I think about the event?
Let me start off with the…
Negatives:
Event starting an hour later than scheduled.
Organizers stating that it was a ticketed event when it wasn’t.
The onsite bookstore’s strict “NO BOOK” rule.
Positives:
I LOVED the variety of authors from both Urban Fantasy and Contemporary Romance that attended.
I adored staring and eventually meeting JLA’s models – Pepe and Drew
The venue’s set-up and location.
The VIR bags – free books? YES please!
Who I loved seeing at the event?
Pepe, Rachel Vincent and Jeaniene Frost
Would I recommend attending this event?
If the event isn’t somewhere ridiculous like say Japan …then Hell Yes!
I personally see myself attending every single JLA Release Events in the future.
Recommendations for you guys going to upcoming events:
- Don’t bring more books than you can handle even if you have someone who agreed to assist you. There’s a likelihood that they are an a$$ (like my helper) or they just outright cancel, then what would you do? This happened to me and even if my friends are understanding, I still feel like crap for missing those 8 books.
- Use a sturdy cart and abide by the weight limit set by the manufacturer. This thing appeared to be roomy but as soon as I set it down, the handle cracked. Thank goodness I had this in my car as a backup and as obnoxious as it was – it did the trick.
- Bring snacks. Just cause the timing is never perfect.
- Don’t bring too many anthologies. They’re great to have but stacking and sorting them repeatedly was extremely time-consuming for me.
- Always, always pre-label your books. It saves so much time and energy for you and the author.
Here’s a pic of what I brought home. And NO, these aren’t all mine. Although, I wish they were.
Count? 192! This is my record and most likely won’t happen ever again.
Giveaway:
Okay, think I wrote too much…who is ready for a giveaway?
If you aren’t familiar with JLA’s Titan Series… here is your chance to win a signed copy of book 1 – The Return.
UK Version. Signed by both the Author and Model Drew + SWAG
Just head to the FB page by clicking on the image below
Again, I apologize. I will not be able to ship outside the USA. If an International Winner is chosen both ebooks in the Titan Series will be gifted either through Amazon or BN.
Faye Gates
I am new to this series, so any book would be appreciated.
Shannon
That is amazing! One of these days I hope to go to this event, always looks so incredible!
Melissa Murray Quintanilla
I’m new to Jennifer Armentrout. Will be reading on of hers soon, put on my TBR
Aimee Oldham
I’m new to this author although I’ve wanted to read this series for awhile now
Tina M
New series and new Author for me. They all look good.
Judi Kensok
I am a new reader to your books. So i would read any of them..
I did subscribe to your newsletter, tho. 🙂
Thank you!
Judi Kensok
Nancy Jones
I am new to your books, however, they will be added to my TBR list.
Christi Lofton
I have not read this author.
Kim Perry
I love the Wait for You series!
Julie
Love the Wait For You series….and the Lux series
Angie H
Thanks for the chance. My favorite JLA series would have to be her Lux series. Love me some Daemon!!!
Emily
Great giveaway ? I love the Lux series!!
Alice
The Lux series…..sigh…..Daemon….
Karen Taylor
I have not read this series yet but would love the chance!
Heather Ross Cicio
I haven’t read any of Jennifer’s books yet!
April
The Lux series! I love me some Daemon Black!! 😀
April
Lux series! I love me some Daemon Black! 😀
Krystal Summers
Love the Lux series!!
April
The Lux series! I love me some Daemon Black! 😀
Erin
I haven’t read any but would love to
Trenesha
My fave is Lux series. Thanks for the chance!!
Morgan
My favorite series by JLA is the Covenant Series!!! I love Seth so much Pure was the turning point for me and then I was just gone, in love and they got better with each one!!!
Trenesha
The Lux series is my fave. Thanks for the chance!!
Candy Smith
I love the Lux Series I have all the books in their original covers and new covers!
Lisa
Thanks for the awesome chance! My fav series of hers has to be Lux. It’s where I first became a fan way back when. Now she’s a go-to author who I can always count on when I need something amazing to read <3
Jen McKeon
I love the Lux series! Glad you had a good time at Apollycon!
Tiffany Turley
I love the LUX series!!!!