ARRC09

The Australian Romance Readers’ Convention was fantastic! A very enjoyable weekend, well-organised, with a wonderful atmosphere throughout of enthusiasm and friendliness.

I think there were about 250 attendees, and it was great to catch up with some writing friends from the Romance Writers of Australia, and especially wonderful to meet so many readers, and the guest authors from North America.

I’m not sure I can come up with highlights, because it was a buzz the whole way through, but I really enjoyed the two panelsI was on – Romantuc Suspense, with Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love, Luke Devenish, and Sandy Curtis, and The Future of Romance, with Cristina Lee from Harlequin Australia, and Glen Thomas from Queensland University of Technology.  I also attended the panels on the Academic views of romance, and a great one on The Aussie Voice.

The Welcome Reception on Friday night was fun, metting new people and saying hello to friends, and I particularly enjoyed the dinner on Saturday night.

Would you believe it, though, I only once took my camera out all weekend, so this is my only photo of the event:

Dinner at ARRC09

Dinner at ARRC09

Kudos go to the organisers, who did a fantastic job getting it all happening and running smoothly. And many thanks to al the wondeful readers who came along – from all over the country. Your enthusiasm and love of the genre was a delight to be part of. The authors and sponsors also contributed to a great event. And the silent auction in aid of the bushfire relief appeal raised a staggering $7,500!!

I’m definitely looking forward to the next ARRC!

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4 Responses to ARRC09

  1. azteclady says:

    Super kudos to the Aussie reading and writing community on raising so much money through the silent auction!

    Welcome back, Bronwyn.

  2. Eric says:

    Bronwyn, It sounds as though you had a wonderful weekend in the midst of charming company.

    Romance readers are a generous bunch. They exercise their heart sensibly, and regularly. ———– Eric

  3. Bron says:

    Thanks, azteclady and Eric! Yes, romance readers are a generous bunch – definitely good-hearted, and it was lovely to spend time with such positivity and cheer!

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