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One of our Writercon regulars has had a book published!
I do hope that all is well with you and your loved ones.
I thought you might be interested to hear that one of our Writercon regulars, lilachigh, has had a book published -- planned as the first of a series of ten! -- which is available for pre-order at Amazon. The book is called 'The Cousins of Pemberley: Cassandra' and it's published under lilachigh's real name. lilachigh ( Read more... ) -
Writercon UK 2020 -- confirmation of cancellation
First, I apologise for not having posted this sooner.
A few weeks ago, the committee took the decision to cancel this year's Writercon event. We are now tentatively planning to hold an event on the same weekend next year, 6th - 8th August 2021, but nothing is yet confirmed, and we can make firmer plans, discuss dates and decide other details ( Read more... ) -
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Writercon UK 2019!
I’m sitting in the bar at the Ramada hotel, waiting for everyone to arrive. The projector’s set up and we’re ready to go! -
Getting to the Ramada by car
lilachigh asked me about the route to the hotel round the back streets to avoid the dreaded Inner Ring Road. Just in case anyone else is driving and doesn't know the trick, here it is:
From the M1 - take M45, which becomes the A45. Stay on that road till you reach the roundabout in Coventry next to a big BP garage. Turn right here, by a big car showroom. ( Read more... ) -
Just over a week to go...
Some details!
The Lebanese restaurant. A table for 13 has been booked for 8.00 on Friday night :-)
Programme Here is this year's programme, with a craft session, talks and discussions:
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Friday Night trip to the Lebanese Restaurant
For the past few years, most of us have been going to the Aqua Lebanese restaurant (which is just a few minutes' walk from the hotel) on the Friday night. The food is delicious and we have a lot of fun.
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Hotel Bookings
Just to save everyone else some time don't call to book your hotel room at the weekend. I just spent 20 mins getting transferred around until they eventually told me that they couldn't take a booking for an event and that I'd have to call back during the week when the dedicated reservations team is in (only from 9-4 so don't try calling after work -
Writercon UK 2019 is going ahead!
Technically, we are still two people short but, thanks to a generous offer of support, should it be needed, from Pixie, and another person, and with the surplus we have built up over the years, we have decided we can go ahead.
If you've already signed up but have not yet paid your membership fee, bogwitch will be chasing you, and if you're still thinking ( Read more... ) -
A Quick Reminder
As Treasurer, can I just remind everyone that has not paid yet (or made an arrangement to), that we will starting to pay for things soon and we will need your memberships paid in order for the event to go ahead ( Read more... )