Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans as it can only be seen from the decks of an authentic steamboat, the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Experience Southern Hospitality in our 19th century Victorian style dining room where we serve a Delicious New Orleans Buffet. Menu items vary with the season and the creativity of the Chef, but all are prepared fresh onboard the Natchez. From Prime Rib to Praline Chicken to fresh vegetables and mouth-watering Bread Pudding, there is something for everyone on the buffet. Throughout the two-hour cruise you are sreenaded by the music that made New Orleans famous and that spread across America courtesy of the Steamboat trade. The lively jazz tunes are provided for your enjoyment by the Grammy-Nominated Dukes of Dixieland Jazz Band.

Seating is available indoors and on deck for the very best views of the river and the City of New Orleans. The indoor areas are climate-controlled and outdoor space allows for tours of all levels of the boat during your time aboard. There is nothing more charming and unique than an evening on the Steamboat Natchez. Join us year round for a jouney back in time.

Steamboat Natchez Dinner Menu: Prime Rib au jus, Praline Chicken, Catfish Louisiane, Mardi Gras Pasta Alfredo, Spinach Southern Style, Green Beans Almandine, Garlic Smashed Red Skin Potatoes, Sternwheeler Salad, New Orleans Bread Pudding, French Bread & Butter, Community Coffee & Iced Tea.

Reservations: http://www.neworleanssteamboat.com/EPIC/reserve.htm

Cost: $58.00 per person
Boarding 6:00pm
*Reserved Seating Time 6:00pm - 7:15pm*
Departing 7:00pm
Cruising 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Toulouse St Wharf (two or three blocks away from the hotel)

More than a million and a half copies of Holly Jacobs' books have sold worldwide. Her category romances have made Walden's Bestseller List and won numerous awards such as the National Readers' Choice Award, Holt Medallion, Bookseller's Best, Golden Quill, Golden Leaf, More Than Magic and Madcap Awards.

She's won two of Romantic Times' Reviewers' Choice Awards and also won their prestigious Career Achievement Award for Series Love and Laughter.

She's presented more than forty workshops across the U.S. on a variety of writing related subjects from writing romantic comedy to time management. Both subjects frequently come into play in her non-writing life. You see, Holly's married to a police captain and together they've had four children.

http://www.hollyjacobs.com/

Bestselling author Debra Dixon knows her way around publishing. She's written ten books, had her work included in seven anthologies and collective novels, served as Vice-President for a national organization of over 9,500 writers, been nominated for or won just about every shiny plaque and award out there, including a Career Achievement Award for Innovative Series Romance. She developed novel writing courses for the University of Memphis and in late 1996, Gryphon Books For Writers published Debra's first writing "how-to" book based on her popular GMC: Goal, Motivation, and Conflict workshop. That book is now in its eighth printing.

She's also President of BelleBooks, an innovative small press founded with five other commercial fiction writers ten years ago. Between them they'd written over 200 books for New York publishers and thought it was time to follow the lead of the independent filmmakers by producing and controlling some of their own work.

Since opening their doors, they've released a number of successful titles, had an author on Oprah, and seen their titles picked up by major New York publishers in subrights deals for mass-market paperback, book club and large print. Their authors include NYT Bestsellers Sarah Addison Allen, Haywood Smith, Sharon Sala, Sabrina Jeffries, and Deborah Smith as well as previously unpublished authors.

Of course, none of that matters. In publishing...you're only as good as your next book. In October 2009 BelleBooks' new imprint (Bell Bridge Books) will publish its first suspense novel, PRIMITIVE from Emmy and Edgar winning journalist Mark Nykanen.

http://www.debradixon.com/

You've got the "Publish or Perish," part down. Now it's time to tackle, "Promote or Perish." Deidre Knight, founder of the Southeast's top literary agencies, presents an in-depth workshop that will transform authors from idle observers to savvy hands-on marketers. Learn the building blocks of creating a brand, executing large campaigns and developing unique hook and contests to attract new readers, as well as discover how to increase your network and fan base through the use of everyday social media tools.

Knight is a 14-year publishing veteran who has nurtured the careers of numerous writers to New York Times bestselling status and sold nearly 800 titles to major houses. She is also the author of the successful paranormal romance series, GODS OF MIDNIGHT, and the critically acclaimed contemporary romance, BUTTERFLY TATTOO, originally released as an e-book.

http://www.deidreknight.com/

Born in Illinois, C.T. Adams spent seventeen years in the Denver metro area and now resides in Texas with a large dog and pet cats. Office work provided a living while she pursued the goal of becoming a novelist. Forming the partnership with Cathy Clamp in 1997 was the catalyst that led to publication.

Now USA Today bestselling authors C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp write urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor Books and paranormal, mystery, thriller and historical novels, novellas and stories for a variety of large, small, electronic and foreign publishers.

C.T. and Cathy are the proud recipients of Romantic Times BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award for 2008 in paranormal romance and have won many awards for their two series, "Tales of the Sazi" and "Kate Reilly/The Thrall," including two RT Reviewer’s Choice awards, as well as a Reviewers International Award of Excellence, and Book Buyers Best award.

http://www.ciecatrunpubs.com/

Deborah LeBlanc is an award-winning, best-selling author and business owner from Lafayette, Louisiana. She is also a licensed death scene investigator and has been an active paranormal investigator for over fifteen years.

She is the president of the Horror Writers Association, president of the Writers' Guild of Acadiana, and president of Mystery Writers of America's Southwest Chapter. In 2004, Deborah created the LeBlanc Literacy Challenge, an annual national campaign designed to encourage more people to read. Two years later, she founded Literacy Inc. a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting illiteracy in America's teens.. Deborah also takes her passion for literacy and a powerful ability to motivate to high schools around the country.

Her most recent novel is WATER WITCH.

http://www.deborahleblanc.com
http://www.literacyinc.com