Romance Writers of Australia National Conference
Not strictly a litfest but of interest to writers of romance and any genre fiction with romantic elements including young adult. Four days of talks, panels and workshops by bestselling authors and industry professionals, including international guests. Sessions range from craft of writing (beginners & advanced,) to experts whose knowledge informs our research, and industry workshops presented by publishers from Australia, the UK and America.
When? 16 -19 August, 2012
Where? Gold Coast. The hotel venue will be at the funky QT Gold Coast
Staghorn Avenue, Surfers Paradise
Who? 2012 TBA
In 2011
- New York Times #1 bestselling author of womens fiction, Susan Wiggs.
- New York Times #1 bestselling author of paranormal, urban fantasy and young adult series, Kelley Armstrong.
- NYT bestselling author and life-change and leadership speaker, Bob Mayer.
- NYT bestselling author of historical romance, Stephanie Laurens
- Marion Lennox, multi-award winning author of 86 books
- Agent and industry blogger, Kristin Nelson of The Nelson Agency and Pubrants.
- Erika Tsang, Executive Editor with Harper Collins NY.
- Angela James, digital publishing advocate and Executive Editor with Carina Press.
- Lucy Gilmour, editor with Harlequin Mills & Boon, UK.
How much are tickets? Check site
Festival Website? www.romanceaustralia.com
Who you missed (or maybe not) at the last festival: Vicki Lewis Thompson, Nalini Singh, Debra Dixon, Dianne Moggy, Jennifer Schober.