River of Stories update. All is proceeding well with 13 schools thus far on board. I am at the stage of designing and producing the promotional brochures and entry forms. The competition is now in its 11^th year and the Secondary schools and English Dept are eagerly awaiting it. I have received support from the Commercial Club for this year with a cheque for $1000 and from Scott Hargraves sports clinic who will fund the encouragement awards again. I now have engaged the outstanding author Phillip Gwynne who will run the students workshops. Phillip will take the students through the requirements of writing a thriller.  Learn how to maintain the energy. When does plot become character and character become plot? The importance of humour. How to create complex and believable characters. And just because it’s genre, doesn’t mean it can’t have some smarts about it.  Will keep you advised as the competition draws closer……………………………………………  Co-ordinator  Barry.