Portrait of a "Lady"

Hi everyone,
I forgot to mention months ago that I had my portrait painted as part of a silent auction for charity. My husband was the highest bidder and the wonderfully talented painted Garry Gregg painted my portrait. It didn't win the prestigious Archibald prize for which it was entered by there is a picture of it being carried into the judging room which my web-designer is shortly going to upload in my pictures gallery. It was so exciting to be a part of something so fabulous.
I've had some really interesting emails this weeks and some great chats with a few of you.
I am meeting twice weekly with two lovely ladies who are not published but I am certain they soon will be. Felicity and Georgie are amazingly talented and I love reading their work. It is yet another privelege of being a published writer-being asked your "expert" opinion. I don't consider myself an expert but I do know what I like and whether or not a book will hold my interest. I have read heaps lately having been laid up with my foot and have enjoyed the huge array of genres. I am reading a Janet Frame book right now which is quite unusual. I adored An Angel at My Table, that was probably one of the most poignant books I have ever read.
I am enjoying the last few hours of sunshine before we head back home to the city after being up at the beach house for the long weekend. It's amazing how that extra day makes all the difference. I feel so recharged and can't wait to get back to my current novel which is one of those special ones that is writing itself. Oh joy oh joy!!!!
Love to all,
Melanie x