Repetition is the enemy of authors; nevertheless, I intend to repeat myself by saying what I’ve said after every RNA party – the RNA knows how to throw a fabulous party! The Summer Party 2016 was no exception, and a terrific time was had by all.

Once again, the party venue was the imposing Royal Overseas League in Park Place, off St. James Street, near Piccadilly. From here on, despite belonging a profession that enjoys using words, I’m going to let the photos speak for themselves.

 

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The Royal Overseas League

 

 

Let the party begin! Tania Crosse, Julie Roberts, Tracy Glover, Tony Robert

 

 

 

Starting to gather for the party

Starting to gather for the party

 

Terri Fleming, Charlotte Betts. Behind them, Maggi Fox and Jean Fullerton talk to Kelvin Woolmer

Terri Fleming, Charlotte Betts. Behind them, Maggi Fox and Jean Fullerton talk to Kelvin Woolmer

 

Kathryn Freeman

Kathryn Freeman

Berni Stevens, AnneMarie Brear

Berni Stevens, AnneMarie Brear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maggi Fox

Maggi Fox

John Jackson

John Jackson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lyn Vernham

Lyn Vernham, with Kathryn Freeman behind her

Alison May

Alison May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jane Eastgate, Haydn Stacey, Lynda Stacey

 

AnneMarie Brear, Sarah Waights, Kate Johnson, Kathryn Freeman

AnneMarie Brear, Sarah Waights, Kate Johnson, Kathryn Freeman

 

Fiona Lindsay

Fiona Lindsay

Eileen Ramsay

Eileen Ramsay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laura E. James

Laura E. James

 

Gill Stewart, Henriette Gyland, Imogen Howson, Jean Fullerton, Laura E. James

Gill Stewart, Henriette Gyland, Imogen Howson, Jean Fullerton, Laura E. James

 

Julie Vince, Keer

Vicky Walker, Julie Vince, Linda Taylor

 

Rowan Coleman, Fiona Harper, Julie Cohen, Roger Sanderson, Jan Jones

Rowan Coleman, Fiona Harper, Julie Cohen, Roger Sanderson, Jan Jones

 

Guy Bispham, Alison May, Kate Johnson, Evonne Wareham, Imogen Howson, John Jackson

Guy Bispham, Alison May, Kate Johnson, Evonne Wareham, Imogen Howson, John Jackson

 

Me, talking to Lynda Stacey

Me, talking to Lynda Stacey

 

Kate Johnson

Kate Johnson, sitting next to Evonne Wareham

 

Kate's fabulous shoes!

Kate’s fabulous shoes!

 

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Ellie Darkins, Anita Chapman

Donna Ashcroft, Jules Wake

Donna Ashcroft, Jules Wake

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liz Finn

Liz Finn

Jules Wake, Ian Skillicorn

Jules Wake, Ian Skillicorn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anita Chapman and me

 

If I were asked to sum up the RNA in one word, that word would be FRIENDSHIP. Writers of romantic fiction are the most friendly, supportive people. I hope that some of the enjoyment they find at meeting up with each other is conveyed by these photos.