The editors, agents and workshops were amazing. It was a friendly, sociable atmosphere. I had such a great time. The cocktail party was hilarious. Costumes of such variety, and so much noise as 250+ members laughed, chatted and wobbled their way around, editors and agents. lol..
I met so many people I didn't know, and also met up with the ones I did. Thank you to those who took the time to tap me on the shoulder. I am hopeless at spotting someone in a crowd. :)
Here are a few photos to give you an idea of how we celebrated. As usual only a few selected, as most of them were blurry. Sorry. :)
My room was comfy, and really nice. :) Good sleeps.So exhausted, I wonder why. lol :) If you know who are in the shots and I haven't named them please let me know.
Also don't forget to check out our mention in the Sydney Morning Herald.
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/daniel-puts-the-man-in-romance-20100815-1253f.html
Romance is selling better than ever. But we already knew that, didn't we ladies, oh, and gents. :)
Also don't forget to check out our mention in the Sydney Morning Herald.
http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/daniel-puts-the-man-in-romance-20100815-1253f.html
Romance is selling better than ever. But we already knew that, didn't we ladies, oh, and gents. :)
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| View of Coogee Beach from the balcony. |
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| Lovely Bed. |
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| Coogee Beach. It was a little windy and cool. |
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| View from balcony. It was really nice. |
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| Left: Fiona McArthur, Mills and Boon Medical Author, Centre, (I should have known) Carol Marinelli. :) Right: Kelly Hunter Harlequin Presents Author. |
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| I think Johnny Dep Got all the Attention. |
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| Centre Christina Phillips, Published by Berkley. Right Diane Curran One of those random shots. lol |
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| Fiona McArthur and her Cabarna Boy. lol |
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| Linley Maroney Thanks to Rachel who prompted my mind. :) What a really great costume. |
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| Fiona Book Signing at the ARRC |
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| Karly Blakemore-Mowle Contracted by Allen and Unwin. I think she wore those wings on purpose. I got poked in the eye all night. lol. lol..:) |
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| Christina Phillips and Eleni Konstantine |
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| Cathryn Brunet, published with Carina Press, Karly Blakemore, Rachel Bailey,our Hearts Talk editor, and also published by Harlequin at the ARRC book signing. Lucky ducks! My books haven't arrived as yet, so I couldn't do the signing. Boo Hoo!! |
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| Centre, Erica Hayes, is published by St Martins press, and writes Urban Fantasy. Right, Mary Hawkins. Opps.. sorry Mary cut you off there. :) Mary is published, and has been for zonks. She writes Harlequin Inspirational. |
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| Anne Gracie always Looks lovely in her costumes. |
PLUS:
FOUR POINT'S AUTHOR NETWORK
The group I belong to in Coff's Harbour was one of three groups who were successful in our application through RWAustralia Grants Scheme, to hold a writer's retreat at South West Rocks. YAH!
Our members are: Fiona McArthur, Karly Blakemore, Diane Curran, Bronwyn Parry, Jenn McLeod and myself. I must thank Jenn for putting in the application, after a lot of discussion. THIS IS SO EXCITING. :)
