Archive for November, 2009

Enjoying the view…

November 29, 2009 | 4 Comments

Yes, I’ve just got back from a manic weekend of tennis and shopping in London. We went to the ATP Tour Finals at the O2 Arena, arriving by riverboat a la James Bond. Saw two matches including Rafa Nadal, who sadly, didn’t win. The Arena is awesome but I nearly freaked out when I saw our seats – they were almost up in the roof and you know how I hate heights. Then Mr Bennet revealed to me that the tickets did give a warning – in teeny tiny print – that Level 4 was ‘unsuitable for people with vertigo’. Never mind, the outstanding tennis and hunky Rafa took my mind off things.

Yesterday we met up with Ms Bennet in Oxford Street. It was completely manic and I don’t mind saying we spent a lot of time in John Lewis restaurant, eating and drinking and watching the crowds below. I did get some shopping, however and now, at last, I finally feel that Christmas is on its way.

And whaddaya know. Just when things might be ramping down, workwise, they’re revving up. I’m out on business this week, have lots of copywriting and a wip (rough draft, finished) to edit by Christmas.

So I leave you with a sizzling new clip of 12 Men of Christmas with a flash of Will.

Are you enjoying the view?

Happy Thanksgiving

November 26, 2009 | Comments

Happy Thanksgiving to all my US friends and readers – and a special hello to the C19 crinkle crew. Have a wonderful holiday!

Movie clip – hurrah, it works!

November 21, 2009 | 7 Comments

RNA Party and preview clip of movie

November 20, 2009 | 3 Comments

I’m posting this from my daughter’s PC – the morning after the night before: the RNA Winter Party. I didn’t take any pictures because the whole night was a whirlwind. The party was packed – and I mean packed because there was a bumper attendance of 170 agents, editors and writers. That’s thanks to the success of the parties and the great organisation of Jan Jones.

It wasn’t a case of who was there – but who wasn’t!

It felt a bit like speed dating and I feel really guilty that I got about two minutes – or two seconds – with friends I’d wanted to have a proper chat with like Janet Gover (the new RNA Press Officer), Liz Fenwick, Julie Cohen, Allie Spencer, Catherine King and many more. I did manage to talk to Giselle Green, whose novel, Pandora’s Box won the 2008 NWS award and I shared a taxi and coffee with Lizzie Lamb and Margaret Kaine.

I got my two copies of Loves Me, Loves Me Not signed by Roger Sanderson, Jan Jones, Katie Fforde, Judy Astley, Sophie Weston, Evelyn Ryle, Janet Gover and more.

And I also managed to chat with new writers and several editors.

I remember the first RNA Party in May 2006 when I arrived, terrified, having only met my agent that evening. Last night, I had the opposite problem – but what a lovely problem. The moment I walked in, I saw so many familiar face. I just so wish there had been more time.

I’m going to have to go to the next meeting.., when my sore feet and sore throat, both self-inflicted, are better.

Finally, there’s now a You Tube Preview of 12 Men of Christmas which I haven’t posted – but I’m not complaining either.:)

Update: for RNA party pictures go here.

Party time!

November 18, 2009 | 2 Comments

Party ticket – check.
Train ticket – check
Overnight bag packed – sort of check
Outfit planned (skirt, top and witchy boots) – check

An RNA Party is a serious business, you see.

I haven’t been to an RNA do since last November so I’m really excited about tomorrow night’s event – especially as I’m combining it with a stay with my daughter. I can’t wait to meet up with all my writer friends and meet my agent for a chat about current projects. We’re also going to raise (another) glass to all the exciting things that have happened this year.

I urge anyone who writes women’s fiction to join the RNA. It’s a very supportive network and an invaluable way of meeting editors, agents and fellow writers. And a excellent excuse to drink Champagne and wear crazy shoes.

(You should see the cloakrooms at the IMechE before an RNA party. All that delighted removal of boots and donning of heels… )

PS Don’t miss Day Two of Nell Dixon’s blog party for her latest romance, His Darling Nurse.