Hello again from the blogging highway. Cruisin’ will be taking a break between 29th October and 13th November.
We will be back! During the break, we will be giving Cruisin’ an overhaul, so look out for some exciting changes.
While you’re here, don’t forget to have a look at Events to fuel your Learning Journey for some exciting member events.
Keep your good news and blogs coming to cruisin@romanceaustralia.com.
What’s in the News?
Member News:
- Anna Campbell won the Historical section of the First Coast Romance Writers Beacon Contest with MY RECKLESS SURRENDER
- Bronwyn Stuart finaled in the Indiana Golden Opportunity Contest in the Historical category
- Anna Jacobs sold Danish language rights for the first book of her Swan River Saga FAREWELL TO LANCASHIRE
- Janni Nell sold the third ALLEGRA FAIRWEATHER mystery to Carina Press
- Louise Cusack sold her fantasy trilogy SHADOW THROUGH TIME to Pan Macmillan’s digital-only imprint Momentum Books
- Noelene Jenkinson’s WOMBAT CREEK, her most recent modern romance, has just been accepted by Thorpe as a large print title. Release date TBA. This story was originally published this year as a My Weekly Pocket Novel and will be released in 2012 as an ebook available on Kindle and Smashwords.
- Carla Caruso made it into the Top 21 of the Mills & Boon New Voices contest with her entry MONACO, MONEY AND MAD LOVE
Congratulations to all our members on their successes this week.
RWA Special Notices:
RWA Diamonds are Forever Conference 2012
When: August 16-19, 2012
Where: QT Gold Coast, Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
RWA Contests for 2012:
Contest season will be open for entries as follows:
October 28 – November 25, 2011 – Emerald Award
January 6 – January 27, 2012 – Little Gems
January 13 – February 10, 2012 – First Kiss
TBA - Valerie Parv Award
Challenges:
Dates for 2011 BIAW
October 24 to 30
For more information contact Pam Collings pam@collings.id.au
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Cruisin’ the Blog
Where our Members are Blogging:
October 18 – Good News Day
October 19 – Winners of Maree Anderson’s giveaways, FREAKS OF GREENFIELD HIGH and THE CRYSTAL WARRIOR.
October 20 – Magic Thursday – Jess Anastasi with giveaway of SAVIOR and SINGULARITY.
October 21 – What We Are Reading post compiled by Shona Husk
October 22 – Darklight On … Janni Nell
October 17 – What do night watchmen and Richard Armitage have in common? – Cheryl Leigh
October 10 – GUEST AUTHOR: Kerri Williams (Aust.rom.suspense) with a copy of NUDGING CUPID to give away
October 13 – BOOK REVIEW: Deacon’s Touch by Callie Croix (erotic romance e-book)
October 14 – Kerri Williams giveaway winner announced!
October15 – GUEST AUTHOR: Annie West (HM&B) – we’re talking about Annie’s latest release, GIRL IN THE BEDOUIN TENT, and she’s offering two special giveaways!
October 19 – HT Archives – Paula Roe Document Map – Sandra Harris
October 21 – Blog Bites – Fiona Palmer give-away – Kerri Williams
October 23 – Cruisin’ the Blogs and Member News – Juanita Kees
Members Who Blog Regularly:
Blogs of Interest:
- Bronwen Evans
A look at what defines a bestseller.
PD James writes Pride and Prejudice sequel
- Anita Joy
USA Today launched a blog to celebrate romance novels
- Keziah Hill
The complete list of the winners of the Davitt award from Sisters in Crime
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Events to fuel your Learning Journey
Upcoming Events:
November 3, December 1 – Authoring the Author ~ William Kostakis
When: 6.30pm–9.30pm
Where: Surry Hills Library, NSW
Cost: $460 M, $390 MC, $650 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.nswwc.org.au/?page_id=3&ptag=july
October 23 – Writing Popular Fiction ~ Anne Gracie
When: 10.00am-4:00 pm
Where: Walter Reid Cultural Centre, Corner Derby and East Streets, Rockhampton
Cost: Free M, Free MC, $115 NM
Booking deadline: 7 October
FMI + Bookings: http://www.qwc.asn.au/ProgramsProjects/RegionalProgram/Rockhampton.aspx
October 23 – Write a Page Turner ~ Amanda Hampson
When: 10.00am-4.00pm
Where: NSW Writers’ Centre
Cost: $205 M, $175 MC, $290 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.nswwc.org.au/?page_id=3&category=4&product_id=122
October 21 – Six Lies and One Truth about Getting Published ~ Julie Beveridge
When: 6.00am–8:00 pm
Where: Thuringowa Library, 86 Thuringowa Drive (corner of Hinchinbrook Drive), Thuringowa Central, Qld
Cost: Free
FMI + Bookings: Bookings essential. Phone (07) 3842 9922. http://www.qwc.asn.au/ProgramsProjects/RegionalProgram/Cairns.aspx
October 22 – The Proposal Masterclass ~ Sally Collings
When: 10.30am–4:30 pm
Where: Queensland Writers’ Centre
Cost: $160 M, $150 MC, $210 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.qwc.asn.au/ProgramsProjects/Additional2011programming.aspx
October 22 – Writing Popular Fiction ~ Anne Gracie
When: 10.30 am-4:30 pm
Where: Level 2, QWC, State Library of Queensland, Cultural Centre, South Brisbane
Cost: $110 M, $100 MC, $160 NM
FMI + Bookings:
http://www.qwc.asn.au/ProgramsProjects/BrisbaneProgram/Workshops.aspx
October 27 – Publishing Perspectives: A Novel Relationship Too ~ Daniel Ducrou, Penny Hueston & Cora Kipling
When: 6.30pm–8.30pm
Where: Victorian Writers’ Centre
Cost: $12 M, $10 MC, $15 NM
FMI + Bookings: (03) 9094 7855 OR
http://vwc.org.au/what-s-on/event/publishing-perspectives-a-novel-relationship-too/
November 12 – Slash and Burn: Self-editing for Fiction ~ Patrick Allington
When: 10:00am–1:00pm
Where: SA Writers’ Centre
Cost: $55 M, $77 NM
FMI + Bookings:
http://sawriters.org.au/whats-on/events?view=category
November 12, The Night of Writing Dangerously ~ Anna Jacobs
Short talk, Q & A, writing, writing, writing.
When: 5-10 pm,
Where: City of Rockingham, Western Australia
Contact: Lee Battersby, lee.battersby@rockingham.wa.gov.au
or (08) 9528 0386
November 13 – We’re Talking Dialogue ~ Gary John Baxter
When: 10.00am–4.00pm
Where: NSW Writers’ Centre
Cost: $105 M, $90 MC, $150 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.nswwc.org.au/?page_id=3&category=4&product_id=129
November 17 – Towards Publication (Fiction) ~ Kate Eltham
When: 6:00pm–8:00pm
Where: Queensland Writers Centre
Cost: $65 M, $55 MC, $110 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.qwc.asn.au/ProgramsProjects/Additional2011programming.aspx
November 19 – Master Class ~ Anna Jacobs
Rare event: Anna’s rather special ‘master class’. Participants must have finished at least one novel, first chapter critiqued as part of workshop.
When: 10.00am–4:00 pm
Where: KSP Writers Centre, Greenmount, WA
Cost: TBA
FMI + Bookings: Bookings essential. Phone (08) 9294 1872 OR email kspf@iinet.net.au.
http://kspf.iinet.net.au/events.html#nov
November 26 – The Unpredictable Plotter ~ Toni Jordan
When: 10.00pm–4.00pm
Where: Victorian Writers’ Centre
Cost: $120 M, $110 MC, $170 NM
FMI + Bookings: (03) 9094 7855 OR
http://vwc.org.au/what-s-on/event/the-unpredictable-plotter/
November 27 – Manuscript Polishing Kit ~ Sharon Rundle
When: 10.00am–4.00pm
Where: NSW Writers’ Centre
Cost: $205 M, $175 MC, $290 NM
FMI + Bookings: http://www.nswwc.org.au/?page_id=3&category=4&product_id=133
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Online Events:
Announce Online Writing Classes - with Julia Rowe
Julia Rowe, a 2006 Golden Heart double finalist, moderates the Announce Online Writing Classes list. The Announce Online Writing Classes list notifies subscribers of around 25 to 35 workshops available each month. Most tutorials are sponsored by Romance Writers of America chapters, but on occasion, other reputable teachers are handpicked too.
Interested? Subscribe by sending an e-mail
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Have a wonderful week.
Juanita
