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TUESDAY 2 February 2016
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Romance writers hope to get Nelson hearts fluttering Jessie Johnston
After a year of hard work, the Nelson Romance Writers Group has compiled a book of romantic short stories that will bring a smile to your lips and a blush to your cheeks, just in time for Valentine's Day. It's been a steep learning curve for the group, from the introduction of the idea by the group's convener Annika OhlsonSmith, last year, to the collection of material, proofing of the stories, right through to the cover art and it's printing. The anthology called "Ripples" features a mixture of short stories, poems and novel
excerpts, some with a Nelson twist and all of them showcasing a variety of romance writing styles. Created in 2002, the group is a chapter of Romance Writers of New Zealand, and currently involves 18 local members, 12 of whom contributed to the book. "I've only been in it a couple of years, I've always loved writing and [a colleague was talking about] how much fun she was having in the group, so I asked 'can I come' and she said 'most definitely'," says Heather Holmes. Annika joined the chapter around 10 years ago after she wished to learn to write her stories in English as well as Swedish,
her mother tongue. "We are a mix of really lovely and talented people, we have such fun at our meetings, as the chairperson and convener I sometimes have to say 'come on girls, stop giggling.' We have had meetings when my husband is home and he can't help hear things, and he comes out when all the girls are gone and says, almost blushing, 'I can't believe this, do you women really talk about these things?'" While romance writing is the nuts and bolts of the group, creating pure Mills & Boon-style literature is by no means a requirement, any stories involving relation-
ships can benefit from the group's ideas and criticisms and the chapter already includes both professional and amateur romance writers. "Ripples" will be launched on Valentine's Day, Sunday, February 14, at Page & Blackmore's from 2pm, and the group invites everyone to come along. Contributing authors will be reading from the book and talking about its conception, while pink champagne and nibbles will be on offer. Copies of the book can be purchased for $20, with eBook versions just 99 cents. For more information on the group contact nelsonromancewriters@xtra.co.nz.
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Romance Writers New Zealand Nelson Chapter members, Annika Ohlson-Smith, left, and Heather Holmes, with a copy of the group's first book, Ripples. Photo: Jessie Johnston.
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