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  • Squidge posted an update 6 years, 10 months ago

    Can someone remind me how to read comments that have been listed but don’t appear, please? Ta very muchly.

    • Do you mean missing comments on an update? 1) Click on the name of the initial poster to open their profile. 2) Select Activity from below their avatar/picture. You should be able to find the missing posts – not necessarily in a sensible order, but possible to work out what went where.

      • Even if it’s me that was the poster, Ath? I’ve got the notifications, but when I click on them to read, the original post isn’t showing more than one comment…

        • Even if it’s you who is the original poster. In other words, instead of logging on to the site and selecting Activity, go to the troublesome thread, select the profile of whoever started it, select Activity from their (or your) profile when it opens. Then scroll through the results below. If this doesn’t work then I’m not sure what to recommend.

  • How’s this for a weird coincidence? You may remember my story, “Lost and Found and Lost again”, involving a yoyo competition, that won a monthly comp late last year? Well, I slightly edited it, renamed it “the Yoyo” and entered it in the Reflex Fiction winter contest. It didn’t make the list, but another story did – it’s called “The Yoyo”. By…[Read more]

  • Hello Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

    Well, this means that it is THIS YEAR that Little White Lies comes out…

    Most of you already have these details, but below is a link (via Facebook) to the OFFICIAL LAUNCH!

    https://www.facebook.com/events/566502330574153/

    I’d be delighted to see you there, if you fancy coming along.

    Wishing you a…[Read more]

    • Exciting times. I can’t come but I hope you have a great event. Looking forward to reading it!

    • This is brilliant news. Pretty unlikely I’ll be able to make it, much as I’d love to, although there is a small chance. Can’t wait to read it in any event

    • Thanks guys!

      • Very exciting! I’ll be there, and if anyone else is coming and likely to be in Lincoln early… I might be in a pub somewhere. Or I’ll be visiting the cathedral all by my little old self! Or with @elle maybe?

        • So very exciting @philippaeast! I would love to be there but won’t be, obviously 🙂 Have a fantastic time and enjoy every minute of this very significant first! xx

        • @hilary I should be in Lincoln early afternoon so definitely happy to have a drink and catch-up before the launch. I know someone else who will be in town early. Cannot wait for it!

  • A belated “well done”, Jane!

  • Squidge posted an update 6 years, 10 months ago

    Happy New Year to all the Denizens – sorry I’ve not been around much.

    Hope 2020 brings you joy in all your writing xx

  • Well, I’ve read your entries with great enjoyment. Jeanette gave a beautiful allegorical rendition of the passing seasons, Athers made me laugh with his tale of Norman, the folium-phobiac hoist by his own petard, Sandra found a silver lining and Barney completely confounded me with this disturbing narrative – I’m still asking myself, what the h…[Read more]

  • OK, I realise there is other stuff going on to occupy you, so let’s keep this simple, and seasonal:
    About 400 words on “Falling Leaves”
    Have fun!

  • Well, there’s a pleasant surprise for a Sunday morning! Thanks, Ath, and thank you fellow Denizens.
    I’ll ponder a new prompt and put it up later today.

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    *John, sorry!

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Thank you Jon!

  • Squidge posted an update 7 years ago

    @janeshuff – I’ll try to find you. And yes, it all looks very different on NaNo from my first ever visit in June.

  • Squidge posted an update 7 years ago

    Heads up for anyone who fancies a one-day writing conference? Writing East Mids run a day, (28th March 2020), this year at Lincoln Uni. Costs £60 if you book an early bird ticket before end Nov, £70 otherwise. Concessions available, lunch and tea/coffee provided.

    I’m booked on…anyone else fancy it?

  • John S Alty replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Fascinating tale, Philippa, well done for sticking it out to a triumphant end. Looking forward to reading the book.

  • John S Alty replied to the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years ago

    I couldn’t do this idea justice. The right person could really build the tension and explore the changing relationships of the three characters as the story builds. Interesting project for someone, but not me.

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years ago

    Ooo, it’s a bit like an updated spin on Dead Calm!

    BTW – don’t assume you won’t write this idea. I almost gave an idea once… but then realised actually I wanted to write it myself!

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Aw, you star, Jane!!! Thank you so much!! It really means a lot
    BTW You are in the acknowledgements 🙂
    xx

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Hi Athelstone! And thanks.
    Yes, I’m currently planning a launch party for February (whoop!). It will likely be in Lincoln, and you will all be welcome! Details to follow once I’ve sorted them out…

  • John S Alty started the topic Story idea in the forum Coffee Shop 7 years ago

    I woke this morning with an idea for a short story/novella. It’s not something I’d tackle so I thought I’d put it out there for anyone looking for a new project:

    Two women have taken on the challenge of rowing across the Atlantic for a charity – say, breast cancer awareness – and have acquired the necessary sponsorship, had a boat built and have…[Read more]

  • Philippa East replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Hah hah! Reading back, I think I maybe make it sound worse than it was. Despite all the tears and tantrums, it still felt like a privilege to sit down and create something with my words. I still knew this was what I wanted to do. Plus, I have a lovely agent who I knew would support me. At the time, it was all so new though, such a steep learning…[Read more]

  • Hilary replied to the topic Bumbling Round the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years ago

    Thanks for sharing this, Philippa. What a journey!
    And I would just like to add, for the record, that while Philippa was going through all this, and working (and crying) so hard, she has continued to be ever-generous in giving support and encouragement to others. Much appreciated.

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