Hands up Bootcampers

I always knew Bootcampers were special.
This week Romance Writers of Australia announced nominees for the Lynne Wilding Metorious Service Award - an annual presentation in recogniton of those who put their hands up and volunteer for our member organisation.

I'm thrilled that two of the 109'ers have been recognised. I say have been recognised becasue win or lose, just being nominated is something to be proud of ladies.

And - drum roll - in 2010 it's our own Sandie Hudson and Anita Mack. (In 2008, our great leader, Rachael, won this accolade (she deserves another one in my humble opinion).

While Sandie and Anita are still putting the spit and polish on their own works, they are shining a light for fellow RWA members.  They have their eye on their own dream of publishing, but their heart and soul focused on helping others.

On behalf of the troop - CONGRATULATIONS! We're proud of you 109'ers - and special wave to Bootcamper 101'er Helen Katsinis and other nominees: Lis Hoorweg and Serena Tatti.

Looking forward to the big announcement in August.

The Oh So Great, 109 Bootcampers

This week has seen some good no great news received news for a few of our Bootcampers. On top of her placing in the Emeralds Awards Jenn McLeod, along with Fiona Gregory and Shayne Sands (penname) will all have their short stories published in this year’s Little Gem Topaz anthology. Congratulations girls, well done, so very proud of you all.


These are the titles to look out for:

Fiona Gregory–Seize the Man

Jenn J McLeod–A Penny For Your Thoughts

Shayne Sands–Finders Keepers

Here’s a peak at the cover for the Little Gem Anthology 2010 Cover designed by bootcamper 101 Helen Katsinis.








Anita Mack is in for a very busy week shortly after being selected as one of lucky participants in the RWAustralia 5DI inaugural mentoring workshop. Anita will spend a week with seven other Category Romance Writers, being mentored by Lilian Darcy.

Other mentoring sessions to run over the week include Historical and Mainstream Romance mentored by Sophia James and Paranormal and Suspense romance mentored by Fiona Brand. The best of luck to all the participants.

WOOHOO Ladies, CONGRATULATIONS to you all.

Sandie