Obviously, I couldn't get enough.
Last week was RWAust and Brisbane. This week, the Romance Writers of New Zealand 16th Annual Conference, and my very first visit to New Zealand and Auckland. Like Australia, except cheaper. And the grass is greener. No, really, it is. More water in NZ.
(P.S. Same deal with the lj-cut. Sorry, scrolling peeps. Can you say counter-frickin-intuitive? Times this function has worked for me: never. Don't get. Please explain.)
On with the fun!!
Last week was RWAust and Brisbane. This week, the Romance Writers of New Zealand 16th Annual Conference, and my very first visit to New Zealand and Auckland. Like Australia, except cheaper. And the grass is greener. No, really, it is. More water in NZ.
(P.S. Same deal with the lj-cut. Sorry, scrolling peeps. Can you say counter-frickin-intuitive? Times this function has worked for me: never. Don't get. Please explain.)
On with the fun!!
The Friday night 'Leather and Lace' cocktail party went off with a bang. A selection of guests:
Sara, Giovanna and Clare:

Glenda, Michelle and Margaret:

Annie West (yay! for sheikhs and goats!!) and Amanda Ashby (yay! for zombies!):

Sara, Giovanna and Clare:
Glenda, Michelle and Margaret:
Annie West (yay! for sheikhs and goats!!) and Amanda Ashby (yay! for zombies!):
Here's me basking in the glory of the fabulous award-collecting Kylie Short. And, me with the famous peeps: Melissa Jeglinksi from the Knight Agency, Melissa's mum, and the ultra-cool Nalini Singh :)
And from the 'Touch of Fantasy' awards dinner: Jedi Master Kylie; and Technicolour Gracie and Wicked Witch Pat.


The scrumptious food!! Our scrumptious table, brimming with contest finalists!!
The inspirational Mary Jo Putney and the Strictly Single finalists.

Executive Editor Mary Therese Hussey from Harlequin/Silhouette and Clendon Award finalists.

Executive Editor Mary Therese Hussey from Harlequin/Silhouette and Clendon Award finalists.
Devil-winged Barbara Clendon, Peter Clendon, Mary Therese Hussey and all the Clendon fabulousness, including the outstandingly talented winner, Kylie Short sans light saber.

And, awesome downunder authors Maree Anderson (Red Sage Publishing) and Annie West (Harlequin Presents/Sexy).
A fab time had by all. Now, I'm tired...
And, awesome downunder authors Maree Anderson (Red Sage Publishing) and Annie West (Harlequin Presents/Sexy).
A fab time had by all. Now, I'm tired...
- how I'm feeling:
exhausted







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Sigh. Nothing like the web to make me feel stupid :)
I typed in the text that I wanted, highlighted it and then clicked the cut button. The cut text box appeared and I left it as "Read more..." (so that the link would say "Read more...") and hit okay. That post gave me a link that sad "Read more..." and when I clicked on it I got the full post.
The other option is to switch to the HTML mode and making sure that it says < lj-cut > before the text and < /lj-cut > (minus the spaces) after the text.
Hope it works for you!
Hope you come across to visit us again!
Tyree
Sara
Sharyn : )
Hey Erica, I would really like to know what brand camera lens you use because I am definitely not thin - just ask my husband ;-). You, however, are (as the Smart Bitches love to say) awesome sauce. I heart your wardrobe!
And it was soooo cool to meet y'all in person. I'm already trying to talk the hub into bringing the kids to Sydney for next year's RomAus. I figure he can entertain them while you guys lead me astray, I mean, entertain me. And I promise I'll get to the gym more often so I'll be able to keep up with you next year. Still can't believe I missed out on the firemen....
Cheers!
M
Wonder what the Sydney firemen are like.... Next time, hey Erica?
;-)
Maree
Oh and if Maree A is reading this, I'm afraid to say that she DID also manage to wreak havoc at the RWNZ conference despite only being there for the Saturday night dinner. Don't deny it, Maree!!!
Great to meet you too Amanda! I suppose those werewolves need love too... I shouldn't be prejudiced, I suppose. But zombies are so much more interesting!