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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
@Mad Iguana Sorry to miss you this time, but totally understand! And thank you 😊
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) and
Louise Walters are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) and
Jackie Wesley are now friends 7 years, 10 months ago
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Daedalus replied to the topic Festival of Writing news…. in the forum Podium 7 years, 10 months ago
Haha, I answer to most things
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Mad Iguana replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
What a great story, @skylark. Wish I was there for your keynote, but I can only justify coming over from Ireland if I’ve got something written that I can talk about. Which I’ve not got. But your success is well-deserved, and I’m sure you’ll inspire a ton of people with your talk on Sunday!
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
@Jonathan thank you! And that sounds great – enjoy!
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
(Side note: still getting used to this site. How do those tags work and how come some names became tags and others didn’t?)
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
Thank you all!
@Julie Cordiner looking forward to seeing you too!
@GippsGirl Sorry to miss you this time – hug accepted and returned! 😘
@Louise see you there!
@Daedalus steady on, I’m not supposed to blub until Sunday 😉😁
@Philippa you’re well on your way. I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you on the next few years…[Read more] -
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Daedalus replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
Wonderful stuff Skylark. What a journey! And yet more proof that success can happen to the best and nicest of people. Will be thinking of you as you deliver your richly deserved keynote
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GippsGirl replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
Won’t be there this year, Skylark, but you deserve all your success. Hope your key note speech goes brilliantly and that you can enjoy the moment in spite of your nerves. Sending a hug. x
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GippsGirl posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago
@louisewalters Kept wondering why your name seemed so familiar and remembered you are Louise Walters of Mrs Sinclair’s Suitcase! I read it two years ago and its nostalgia still lingers. 🙂
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Hi GippsGirl, that’s so lovely to hear, thank you! I’ve now written and indie published two further books; I am an editor for Jericho Writers (are we allowed to mention them on here;-) and I have founded a small, indie publisher, Louise Walters Books. It all keeps me from getting bored! Hope you are well?
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Ooo, congrats on your publishing business. Must be your 1st anniversary about now?
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It is! I announced it after York last year, but had been working towards it for months. I’ve signed two authors so far and have another two or three I have my eye on. It’s exciting but so much hard work. So although I’m working at York this year, it will feel like a break!
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… and a chance to talent-spot! Have a great time.
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Well, yes, of course! I will be quietly looking for great novels and novellas!
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Julie Cordiner replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
It will be very special for a lot of us as well, sitting listening to you. Of course you’ll be nervous but you’re with friends (just don’t be distracted if we are passing the tissues round to stem the emotions like proud parents!). My first FoW was 2015 and it’s only now that I feel my novel is anywhere near the finishing line!
So looking forward…[Read more] -
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) started the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs 7 years, 10 months ago
Well, here it is. I’ve woken up a bundle of nerves this morning. I’ve not finished packing and I’ve still to get the kids out of the door to school before catching a train to York in less than two hours. In celebration of today’s 8th (and particularly special) journey to York, I’ve written brief history of all my trips to the York Festivals of…[Read more]
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