May 16, 2008
I was at the RNA Summer Party last night so here’s a very brief report and a few pictures. First mega congratulations to Giselle Green who won the 2008 Joan Hessayon Award for her debut novel (which sounds remarkable) called Pandora’s Box. Congratulations to all the contenders – I hope you had a wonderful evening.
I heard but didn’t actually see the ceremony as I was in a corner, quivering, preparing to give my farewell speech.
Here are some pics. First (l-r) me, the 2008 NWS winner Giselle Green with the Joan Hessayon trophy and Fiona Harper (2006 winner). I just couldn’t let go, you see…
Next gardening super guru, Dr Dave Hessayon OBE with VIP guest (who I think is HMB Historical author Carol Townend – thanks Julie!)
Brigid ‘Biddy’ Coady and Julie Cohen, misbehaving as usual.
I also chatted to my LBD and Headline eds Claire Baldwin and Cat Cobain, Maddie Rowe from Mills & Boon; authors Elizabeth Hanbury, Catherine Jones, Judy Astley, Katie Fforde, Jan Jones, Sara Craven and lots of friends and new writers. It was a very exciting evening – helped by the champagne generously donated by Dave who made a speech about his late wife, Joan, that had many of us in tears.
Thank you RNA, all the NWS scheme ‘readers’ and Dave.
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Nell Dixon Says:
Sounds like a fab time was had by all – love the pics.
Julie Says:
I think that’s M&B Historical author Carol Townend.
Jessica Raymond Says:
Yay, thanks for posting pics. Glad you all had a good time. Were the canapes just as yummy as before or could you not eat any for fear of losing them just before your speech?!
Phillipa Says:
Jess
I never saw the canapes until after the speech when I was chatting to my ed, Claire and we grabbed a passing waitress.
Sally Lawton Says:
Glad you had a great time!! Sounds and looks like lots of giggles were had
Ray-Anne Says:
Oh, I would have loved to be there, but the dates clashed with my hols. Thanks for posting the pics.
Are U going to the RNA conference this year?