Home again, Home again, Jiggedy Jig

And very nice it is to be home, says I, as I hug my husband.

I did have the most fabulous time, which is pretty cool when I’ve been planning this trip since 2003, but you know - I am looking forward to completing the third book in my Lyrebird Lake Trilogy – so I really must be a writer.

The first Lyrebird Lake book, THE MIDWIFE’S LITTLE MIRACLE,  comes out in January and I can’t wait, but more on that next month.

But first the trip. We started in Honolulu to

shorten the flight and isn’t Honolulu the most beautiful place.

The best thing in Hawaii is everyone is friendly and helpful, smiling and enjoying life. Those toes are mine and the gorgeous beach babe is Alsion Roberts. <G>

 

 

  It wouldn’t be the same without the orchids. Me, Trish Morey (Presents) and Alison Roberts (Medical Romance) all looking pretty pleased to be in Honolulu.

 

 

 Even the dolphins have fun. Swimming with dolphins was  Alison’s dream and as you can tell by our smiles it was amazing.

San Francisco and the RWAmerica Conference was awesome, as I’d expected, the booksigning was huge and I slipped away to have a book signed by Nora Roberts – how cool is that – and the next day at the Harlequin Giveaway signing I think I signed more than a hundred books. It was such a thrill to talk to people who read Medical Romance and wanted more.

                   The other side of the Golden Gate Bridge.

Then I met up with my dear friend, Medical Author, Jennifer Taylor who shared a memorable three days with me sightseeing around Paris. What a beautiful city.

 We dined at the Eiffel Tower, sunset cruised on the Seine and even ventured to the Moulin Rouge after midnight. I can’t believe I’ve actually seen the original Mona Lisa and the Louvre. Fabulous, but a little tricky to get used to so many more people in one place. Not what I’m used to in my country town. <G>

In London I met up again with the dancing Alison Roberts (she’d been to Barcelona for Ceroc !!) and we caught the train down to the Military Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival. Now that was amazing against the backdrop of a floodlit Edinburgh Castle.  A highlight was a visit to the fairytale Argyle Castle with friends before leaving beautiful Scotland, a place I could return to time and again.

Then another quick stop in London for a ride on the London Eye in a rainstorm and tea at the Ritz. This has been a one off wish that I’d always said I’d do, so we did!

Then home to Australia for the RWAustralia conference in Melbourne on the Flying Kangaroo. Another fabulous conference weekend was enjoyed by all. I have to say “Hats Off” to the heroic conference organisers in Melbourne and in San Francisco. They do an enormous job and don’t get to enjoy the fruits of their labour like we do. Not fair!

So that’s it. Finished. 500 photos and lots of experiences that will pop up in my books forever. So watch out for that bagpipe playing, dolphin loving, Hawaiin hero in Paris because he’s in there somewhere.

Lots of love Fiona

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Just in – a fab review from Coffee Time Romance for THE MIDWIFE’S BABY available on-line now

This story is one of desperation and the unconditional love we have for our children; a love that drives us to protect them no matter the cost. Ms. McArthur nails that feeling perfectly. Her characters are heartwarming and really endear themselves to the reader. I absolutely adore Max’s character. He is witty, fun, and a real hero to Georgia and Elsa. This is a lovely read, and well worth your time.

Lototy – 4 cups from Reviewer for Coffee Time Romance

For the rest of the review see my book link to THE MIDWIFE’S BABY or www.coffeetimeromance.com 

 

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