SIC Oz have a brand new website and have just joined Twitter. They’ll be tweeting from the Davitt’s on the 28th August, so follow them on their big awards night. I’m heading down for the fun and hopefully might get a chance to meet the incredible Val McDermid. Also looking forward to catching up with Carmel Shute, Lindy Cameron and Amanda Wrangles and hoping Tara (1) Moss and Emma Boling might be there.

I’ve just put the SIC logo in the sidebar. What are great organisation they are! If you’re an Aussie crime writer, you’re crazy not to join. I’m posting my membership today.

Ripped from Lindy Cameron on Facebook. Taken just as we were leaving.

Funtabulous evening with Tara Moss, Emma Boling and the Sisters in Crime. A bonus to see Lucy Sussex and Jamie there.

Met some neat new people – good luck with your novels grrls at NaNoWriMo. And Chris, thanks for the copy of your book.

The shopping centre was busy but no one seemed interested in browsing, so I had a pretty quiet time of it. I did however chat to a couple of interesting people about things other than books eg Obama receiving the Nobel Peace prize, and child protection – so time isn’t wasted when you get to have stimulating conversations.

I’m off to Melbourne on Thursday for the Sisters in Crime event with Emma Boling and Tara Moss. Am looking forward to this a lot, other than the cold weather. Have to get my jumper out of mothballs.

If you’re in Melbourne on Friday 16/10/2009, I’ll be appearing at a Sisters in Crime event at the Bell’s Hotel, South Melbourne. Price for non-members $10. Speaking at the same event will be authors Tara Moss and Emma Boling.