In July every year, the Romantic Novelists' Association holds its annual conference. It's a few days when writers of all types of romantic novel can get together, exchange news and gossip, catch up with the latest in the publishing industry, and attend lectures and seminars to inspire them and bring out the best in their writing. On the Saturday evening there is always a Gala Dinner, when we dress up in our most glamorous outfits (and shoes!) and enjoy good food, wine and bling.
On this hot weekend we were in the new student village at Sheffield University. As I attended the university myself as a student many years ago, I couldn't miss it. There have been many changes since I was an undergraduate. I must say I felt a little disorientated, not seeing the old halls of residence that have now been demolished, but the rooms were great, and the views the same, trees and buildings from three centuries (twenty-first, twentieth and nineteenth). Strange to think that I actually penned my very first immature novel there in the small hours after finishing my studies for the day.
The conference as usual was masterminded superbly, and it was great to meet old and new friends. Below is a selection of my photos of the weekend.
On this hot weekend we were in the new student village at Sheffield University. As I attended the university myself as a student many years ago, I couldn't miss it. There have been many changes since I was an undergraduate. I must say I felt a little disorientated, not seeing the old halls of residence that have now been demolished, but the rooms were great, and the views the same, trees and buildings from three centuries (twenty-first, twentieth and nineteenth). Strange to think that I actually penned my very first immature novel there in the small hours after finishing my studies for the day.
The conference as usual was masterminded superbly, and it was great to meet old and new friends. Below is a selection of my photos of the weekend.
The Hub, where we had our talks and meals. One of our male delegates carrying his goody bag.
Agent Carole Blake did an open-air talk about changes in the publishing industry.
Gathering for the Gala Dinner outside the Hub
Gala Dinner
Speeches and Presentations
Summing up by RNA Chairman, Pia Fenton
Amazing new water feature outside Sheffield train station
Multiple fountains and a curved wall of water
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