The weekend of November 16th sees the start of the 2012 Festival of Romance, in Bedford.
I attended the inaugural Festival last year in Watford and had a thoroughly brilliant time. I met authors, publishers, editors and a group of ladies who, with me, were to become The Romaniacs.
The Festival format is a little different this year with Regency Romance hitting Bedford town centre and workshops and events divided between venues.
Friday night is the Festival of Romance Awards and Ball and I am thrilled to announce my current work in progress, ‘Follow Me’, has been shortlisted for the New Talent Award. Not only that, but five of my fellow Romaniacs are also on that list.
In total, twenty five new writers are in the running, so there’s plenty of great competition out there.
Many friends are up for a variety of awards and it is fantastic their hard work is being highlighted in such a positive way.
I offer my congratulations to everyone whose name has appeared on a shortlist and thank Kate Allan, Chief Organiser, and the committee for all their hard work in producing a weekend of romance.
For those who cannot make the event, I hope you enjoy your own weekend of romance.
Take care.
Laura x
Wish I could be there. Good luck to everyone, and give all my lovely friends who you see hugs and kisses. Love Rebecca Xxx
Rebecca! Really lovely to hear from you. Yes – I wish you could be there too. I will pass on your hugs and kisses.
Take care.
xx
It promises to be another great weekend! I was lucky enough to be there last year – and to meet you and some of the other wonderful women who would become the Romaniacs – and my friends. Last year’s festival was one of those milestone life events as far as I’m concerned. Can’t wait to catch up with you! Congratulations again on your shortlisting, Laura – so well deserved. Hugs Sx.
Thank you, Sarah. It was the catalyst for some very strong and, I think, long-lasting friendships 🙂 xx
Congratulations and best of luck to everyone!
Hi Edith – thank you 🙂