Liz Harris

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.

The Royal Overseas League

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

Starting to gather for the party

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

Kathryn Freeman

Berni Stevens, AnneMarie Brear

Maggi Fox

John Jackson

Lyn Vernham, with Kathryn Freeman behind her

Alison May

Jane Eastgate, Haydn Stacey, Lynda Stacey

AnneMarie Brear, Sarah Waights, Kate Johnson, Kathryn Freeman

Fiona Lindsay

Eileen Ramsay

Laura E. James

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

Vicky Walker, Julie Vince, Linda Taylor

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

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

Me, talking to Lynda Stacey

Kate Johnson, sitting next to Evonne Wareham

Kate’s fabulous shoes!

Ellie Darkins, Anita Chapman

Donna Ashcroft, Jules Wake

Liz Finn

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.