RW Wa-hey!

by Kate

This blog post is way overdue, but as I’ve only just unpacked my suitcase, it still counts as just-past-conference time.

What a weekend! Romance writers, readers, editors, professionals, and enthusiasts descended on Fremantle from all over the world for five days to talk love. Though the theme was ‘Riding the Waves’, it was more like being pulled down by the undertow, drowning in the nicest possible ways in all things romance. I think it’s safe to say that no one wanted to be rescued! (unless, maybe, the surf livesaver was very good looking).

Speaking of good-looking, here’s the pirate who graced us all with roses and effusive compliments as part of the Destiny Romance first birthday party (Happy Birthday!).

The days were full of workshops, keynotes, and panels covering topics from self-publishing to dialogue to avoiding cliches. It was a joy and honour to meet Julia Quinn and…