July 9, 2007
Got back last night from my day visit to my first RNA Conference. I packed in so much - and learned so much. Not just from the workshops, but from talking to new writers and experienced authors such as Bernadine Kennedy, Jodi Thomas, Kate Walker, Katie Fforde and Kate Lace. I also caught up with Alison and Nell which was a real pleasure, as ever. Bring on the tea and cakes, girls…
I now have the Joan Hessayon Award sitting on the mantlepiece and I could go and on but I’m not going to; I have day job work and also I am desperate to get back in the bubble of my new book!
PS Lovereading are running a fantastic Little Black Dress summer promotion. Jump over there now!
PPS Jodi and Bernadine. Apologies for flopping down next to you and gossiping as if I was er… anybody at all. You know, I once sat next to the late Edwin Starr, soul legend, on a train to London and moaned about my love life as I thought he was just a nice guy.
Posted by Phillipa in Uncategorized @ 4:23 am
Cally Says:
So.. was the guy ‘you moan about your love life to’, a nice guy in the end?? And how did he respond??
Btw, still waiting for those fab books by you..
(Can’t wait!! >.
Phillipa Says:
Cally - he just listened to me and we shared a cup of tea in the buffet. I was about 21 at the time and had two guys wanting to go out with me but knew I was in love with one of them (!) Edwin Starr was older than me I didn’t know he was a famous soul star until he told me who he was and then I saw him in the newspaper. Sadly, the great man died in 2003.
BTW I got engaged to my husband a while afterwards and we are still married!
Nell Dixon Says:
Lol at the Edwin Starr story! That is just so you. It was fab to see you and catch up. Stay safe in your bubble and we’ll set a date for coffee and cakes soon.