Welcome back to Cruisin’. Only one more sleep to 50K in 30 Days. Have you registered? Read more on where you can register below.
Don’t forget to send your good news and blogs to cruisin@romanceaustralia.com – we love to hear from our members and share in celebrating their success.
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50K in 30 Days Challenge
Registration opens midday Thursday May 24 on the RWA Forum. Participate to Motivate!
50K in 30 Days starts June 1 and runs until June 30. This is your opportunity to write, write, write. Our motto this year is Participate to Motivate, so let’s have a writing party. Whether you want to write, edit or both, we’ll help you reach your Word Goal together.
Can’t manage 50k? No problem! Set a goal you can manage, then add another 10K – we all have to start somewhere. We’ll be there with you, participating, cheering you on and to carry you across the finish line.
This year the challenge will take place on the RWA Forum. Would you like to join us? Look out for news and information on the RWA Forum, our Facebook Group Page, Facebook Page and in Cruisin’ with RWA on how to join up for this amazing race. Ready? Set. GO! (PS: You must be a financial member of RWAustralia to participate.)
Register your participation on the forum by June 1.
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RWA Merry Webber Blogs
June 1 – Blog Bites with Juliet Madison – Kerri Williams
June 2 – Hearts Talk Wrap – Kristin Meagher
June 3 – Event Announcements – Juanita Kees
June 4 – Choc-Lit Interview and competition – Imelda Evans
June 5 – Little Gems 2012 Author Kerrie Starbuck – Jenn J McLeod
June 7 – Cruisin’ with RWA – Juanita Kees
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Cruisin’ the News
Share your good news with us each week and we’ll join you in your happy dance. Congratulations to all our members this week. Share your new release, new cover, contest win, new contract, new website and more good news with us at cruisin@romanceaustralia.com
- New releases
July 23 – ELIZA’S AWAKENING by Zaide Bishop
It is the eve of the Longest Night. Eliza Baker and the rest of Lord Kempsly’s servants excitedly prepare for the lavish festival as their masters enjoy a head start on the debauchery that awaits. Eliza’s madly in love with Kell, a sweet, deliciously sexy guard. Kell returns her feelings, but is striving to make himself a worthy man before he asks Eliza’s father for permission to court her.
May 2012 – ELOPING WITH EMMY by Liz Fielding
Hot shot legal eagle, Tom Brodie, has been landed with an assignment to test any man to his limits – do whatever it takes to prevent
headstrong heiress Emerald Carlisle from marrying a fortune-hunter. He is not happy about it, and when Emmy stows away in his car, his day goes from bad to worse, but since she’s the only one who knows where to find the man in question he has no choice but take her along for the ride.
- New Contract
Téa Cooper has signed a contract for her second book, an Australian Historical Romance called LILY’S LEAP with Lyrical Press, Publication date TBA.
- Keeping up Appearances
Pop in and see Rachael Johns at the following events:
When: Wednesday June 6
Time: 6.30pm
Where: Ballajura Library, cnr Kingfisher & Illawarra Cres, BALLAJURA, WA
FMI and RSVP to 9249 1488.
When: Saturday June 23
Time: 10.30am
Where: Dymocks, 171 York St, Albany, WA
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Cruisin’ Member Blogs
Share a link and a short blurb here each week by emailing the details to us at: cruisin@romanceaustralia.com
Discover a new world of romance, one kiss at a time and what inspired Barbara DeLeo in ‘Dr Phil and Me’
June 1 – This week on Friday Feast:
This week on Friday Feast I’m very excited. Not only is my good buddy Rachael Johns discussing ideal heroes and sharing a super scrumptious breakfast recipe, it’s the official release day for her fabulous rural-set romance, JILTED!
Jilted is a wonderful, page-turner of a book and one readers are going to love. So come and help Rachael party. You could score your own signed copy by revealing your favourite breakfast dish. Or maybe you’d prefer to tell us about your ideal hero. We’re not fussy here at Friday Feast. We just love talking food and celebrating great books!
June 3 – Weekly Overview
June 4 – Winner of Nicole’s giveaway announced.
June 5 – GOOD NEWS DAY
June 7 – MAGIC THURSDAY: Lilliana Rose with giveaway of Christmas Wings
Juliet Madison’s Mouthwatering May blog special event – last chance to win! Come and check out the mouthwatering posts from the past month about food, writing, and books, and leave a comment to go in the draw to win yummy prizes 🙂
June 2 – FROM THE BOOKSHELF…Coins of Power (Jennifer Brassel) – looking for a new book to read or a new-to-you author? Check out what’s on the bookshelf!
June 5 – TOPIC: Author Branding (courtesy of Nikki Logan) – the second installment in my “Becoming a Published Author…” series. Find out what author branding is and how to go about it.
June 1 – Adrienne de Wolfe is back with a great post on how Writing Romance with Law of Attraction Equals Success
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Enrico’s Pick Six
Submit your blog site link to cruisin@romanceaustralia.com to share with our readers. Enrico hand picks six blogs to showcase every week.
Enrico’s Pick Six this week:
- Authorness – Vanessa Barneveld
- Christine Wells
- Jenn J McLeod
- Michelle Diener
- Suzanne Brandyn
- Tracey O’Hara
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Clint’s Cruisin’ Lane
- Something to warm your heart…Isaac’s Live Lip-Dub Proposal’ Is Extraordinarily Romantic (VIDEO)
- Coffee Time Romance – Romance & Coffee Anniversary Extravaganza
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Cruisin’ for Contests
The RWA Contest season is now closed. Watch this space for information when the season re-opens around mid-August with HM&B High Five.
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Enrico’s quote of the week
A smile is the light in the window of your face that tells people you’re at home. ~Author Unknown
Regards Juanita
Romance Writers of Australia 