May 22, 2010

Getaway With Dee

Come with me to Biltmore, North Carolina--the location of my latest release, Maid to Match!

Instead of a book tour this year, I'm hosting a readers' event so we can all get together and hang out! We're going to dress in Victorian costume and go to a Gilded Age Party. At the party we'll play Victorian Parlor Games (like the ones Tillie & Mack played in the book). We'll learn how to wield a lady's fan. We're going to have a book swap. And a Victorian expert is going to dress me in full Victorian costume starting with bloomers and chemise!

The next day we're going to have dinner together and then go on a private tour of Biltmore mansion.  Check it out:

Can you believe it? I'm so excited!

All the specifics are at GetawayWithDee.com. We also have a brand new Getaway With Dee facebook page with photos and videos and a discussion forum. Be sure to "like" me once you get there, then click on the "Discussion" tab and join in on the fun!

So what do you think? Would you like to come with me? Be sure to sign up right away. Space is limited and we expect to sell out!

Let me know what you think!

posted by Deeanne on 05/22/2010

Comments: 7

RadiantShari said...

Oh Dee! That sounds like a Magical time! I wish I could afford to come. It would be a delight to go on a private tour of the Biltmore House and to attend the Gilded Age Party. I'm sure it will be blast! :) What a neat opportunity!

5/23/2010

Barb said...

Wow, fancy! But no kissing games, right?! Or will there be handsome Victorian men there too??? :oD

5/23/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

Men are definitely welcome and encouraged to come, but there won't be any kissing games. We'll be playing parlor games of the more gender-free type. :)

5/25/2010

my300cookies@msn.com said...

The Biltmore looks incredible, even just from your book cover. Will this be the first time you've been outfitted in full Victorian garb?

5/26/2010

Deeanne Gist said...

It will. And I'm really excited about it. The seamstress just finished my bloomers, chemise, corset and other underpinnings. She's sending them to me for final adjustments. She has a designated page on her website for the items she's sewing for me--including photos. http://www.waistedefforts.com/victorian-romance

5/26/2010

Barb said...

Cheepers, all that under a wool dress?? I had to look up the word "moire!" Those are some amazing clothes and she is one amazing seamstress!

5/28/2010

Evelyn said...

I would love to go, but sadly can't afford it. :<

5/30/2010

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