The RAWSISTAZ Affair is the yearly reunion/literary conference of The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group. Our members are spread throughout the U.S. and abroad and we open our event to other avid readers, authors, editors, publishers, and others in the literary world. This event is to bring our members together in an offline environment to meet and greet with others in the literary community.
Sponsored by The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group
September 7-9, 2007
Atlanta, GA
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
To make your reservations by phone, please call 1-800-381-9553 and ask for the special rate for the The RAWSISTAZ Affair 2007 (group code - RLG) at the ATLANTA-RAVINIA (PERIMETER CTR)Crowne Plaza Hotel. The group rate is $109 per night. Or you can book online at www.cpravinia.com. **You must register for the event prior to booking a room.
REGISTRATION
Registration for The RAW Affair can be paid online using PayPal or mailed (Postal Money Orders Only, no checks). Money orders should be made payable to RAWSISTAZ, and sent to:
RAWSISTAZ Literary Group
5885 Cumming Hwy, Ste 108-232
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
**Please note that this is a tentative schedule and information will be added and/or updated as necessary.**
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2007
8:00 AM BREAKFAST
9:00 AM OPENING SESSION
9:30-11:30 PM READER/WRITER FORUMS & BOOK DISCUSSIONS
12:00-1:30 PM LUNCH
1:30-4:00 PM READER/WRITER PANELS & WORKSHOPS
4:00-6:00 PM AUTHOR EXTRAVAGANZA
8:00-UNTIL DINNER & AWARDS CEREMONY
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in being a sponsor of our event or obtaining an ad in our souvenir journal, please visit the main website for more information.
CONFERENCE UPDATES
To be placed on our mailing list to receive conference updates, join via our website at: http://www.rawsistaz-affair.com
REFUND/CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations eligible for refunds must be received in writing mailed with delivery confirmation. Written cancellations for refunds of total paid (minus a $35.00 handling fee) must be received before July 1, 2006. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JULY 1, 2006. Also, it is noted that the itinerary and authors participating in our event and posted on our website is subject to change, and does not make you eligible for a refund if one or more cancel.
Date, Time, and Location
Begins
Friday, September 7, 2007 at 3:00 pm ET
Ends
Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 11:00 am ET
Location
Crowne Plaza Ravinia 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Atlanta, GA 30346
The RAWSISTAZ Literary Group is an organization committed to supporting and promoting books by, for, and about African-Americans. The RAWSISTAZ Affair is the annual gathering of our members who are readers, writers, or literary enthusiasts. We have an online book club, local chapters, a team of reviewers, and other subsidiaries which make up the RAW Literary Group.