Yesterday was the Romantic Novelist Association's 50th Anniversary Pure Passion Awards Lunch hosted by Barry Norman, where Maeve Binchy and Joanna Trollope were both awarded Lifetime Achievement Awards.
The Romantic Novel of the Year was won by Lucy Dillon's Lost Dogs & Lonely Hearts. The Love Story of the Year was won by Nell Dixon’s Animal Instincts, published by Little Black Dress. To find out more about the awards please go here.
Unfortunately I wasn't able to go as I had a client arriving yesterday afternoon for meetings this morning, and as much as I would have gone to London for the Lunch, I couldn't risk not being back for dinner last night at Longueville Manor, which I have to admit was fabulous. Each course was presented like a work of art on the plate and tasted heavenly. I have to admit that the meal did go a little way to compensate me for missing out on such a great day in London, but only a very little way.
The RNA events are always well organized and great fun. I'll just have to look forward to the Conference in July, which is the weekend before I take an exam for work. The exam is, wait for it, Trust Creation: Law & Practice Exam, and yes, it's as interesting as it sounds...
15 comments:
I love the cover of Lucy Dillon's book. She must be over the moon with her award. Congrats to all winners - shame we weren't there. Will you be at the summer party?
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Debs.
Sorry you missed the awards.
I am impressed with Longueville Manor. Sounds scrumptious!
Belated Happy St Patrick's Day, Debs.
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Happy belated St. Patrick's Day! =o)
I'm amazed that you are crammed full of Irish blood but have never visited Ireland. Time for a pilgrimage, me thinks! (or even two - to be sure, to be sure).
You must go to Ireland. Specifically, Dublin. Not to be missed.
I couldn't agree with Helen more..Dublin is fab!! I think you would love it!!
C x
chris - I must read this book, it looks really good (love the cover too).
I was so sorry not to be able to miss the lunch, but will be at the Conference in July. Can't wait.
kaye - many thanks.
I'll go next year, but was sorry to miss 50th Anniversary 'do'.
L'Aussie - the food was a work of art and tasted as good as it looked.
suzanne - many thanks.
BE Sanderson - and to you.
troy - I know. It's dreadful. I'm probably the only one of my family who hasn't gone, but long to do so.
helen - my brother is engaged to a lovely girl from Ireland, so I'm hoping to have an excuse to go there for their wedding.
carol - I'm sure I would. I've only ever heard wonderful things about the place.
Happy belated St. Patrick's Day, Debs - my granddad was from Cliffoney - and I'm proud of my teeny bit of Irish blood! x
amanda - thank you, me too.
Oh I loved that book - though of course being a dog lover has a lot to do with it! I bought it for myself for Christmas!
flowerpot - I can't wait to read it, although looking at my tbr pile and the way it's growing, it could be a little while yet unfortunately.
Do you have any of your grandmother's mementos from India, Debs? Glad the evening was pleasant, but I could tell your heart was elsewhere!
faye - unfortunately no. My grandmother didn't keep much at all and I've spent years trying to locate a photo of her father.
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