@SheKilda Observations.... from Kathryn Fox

From Kathryn to Carmel, Lindy and everyone involved in SheKilda!

I just wanted to say Congratulations to you, Lindy and everyone involved in the wonderful SheKilda weekend. I can't tell you how great it is to be among intelligent, passionate, funny and socially minded women. The weekend - where do you begin?

Panels were incredibly thoughtfully put together, and had a wonderful mix of writers. My only complaint is that every session there were multiples panels I wanted to see, running at the same times!!! Suspect that is the only complaint you've had.

The organisation was extraordinary for the event to have run so seamlessly. Thank you to all the incredibly generous volunteers, and those who gave so much of their time in order to make the event such a success.

The venue was great - rooms, location and conference facilities, and lunches were yummy, even for those unable to eat gluten. Judging by the way attendees forgot to chew and just inhaled the treats at morning and afternoon teas, they too, were a hit:)

More than anything, I loved the inclusiveness  and support Sisters In Crime have for each other. Too often, women are anything but supportive of each other's successes, dreams and aspirations. SIC is a great example of what sisters can achieve.

We all forged wonderful friendships that weekend, had a ball at the Davitt awards dinner, and chatted away til all hours in the bar.

The final mystery with the body by the pool was pure genius. Sandra Nicholson should be bottled - not pickled, just bottled!