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GippsGirl posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Greeting friends, says I sheepishly peeking out from behind my laptop. I’ve been distracted elsewhere – nothing particularly exciting, but sometimes life just gets in the way and one gets out of the habit of logging in. I hope Denizens are well and productive? I see that JohnT and MadIguana have both had recent successes, so huge c…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Wonderful news. Many congratulations, both!
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Athelstone replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
AAHHH I need to keep up. Well done you two!
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
I really should be keeping the old writing muscles warmed up, but I’m waiting for an edit to be returned, for the publisher’s opinion of Black Ruby (my two lovely betas have pointed out the weaknesses I thought were there, so that’s good!) to come through, and it’s fast approaching the end of term here and I have a whole primary school library to…[Read more]
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Thinking time maybe, Squidge?
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YEah, mulling and marinading time! End of terms and holidays are always writing-time killers, aren’t they? I’m sure you’ve thought of it, but I always try to have something I can do on paper over the hols cos I’ve got a much better chance of grabbing ten minutes with pen than on computer (especially as it’s an old beast that takes 30 mins to power…[Read more]
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didn’t I reply to this too?? Cos it’s GAWN…
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Can’t believe how busy end of term is…
Yep, can do bits and pieces on paper, but I’m wary of putting too much effort in now if things change much further back and have an impact on later work. Such a fine balance. Doing lots of reading instead.
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Reading is excellent @squidge. I’m not doing enough of that and feeling the lack myself. It’s such a good way of ‘filling the well’ isn’t it? Enjoy!
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Raine replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
I said on Twooter but for double emphasis – YAY!!! So pleased for both of you. Totally deserved and fingers are crossed for the shortlist!
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Thea replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Wow, many congratulations to you both! Well done.
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Sandra replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Saw John’s news, but congratulations to Mad Iguana too – what an achievement for you both.
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Squidge replied to the topic Help with a Title, please. in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 1 month ago
First off, I prefer your original working title – Limelight doesn’t say much to me, but the play on words makes me wonder who Lyttle was, and what sort of ‘long way’ was it? Journey? Promotion? Makes it sound quite comedic, too. It would certainly attract interest, regardless of whether anyone knows of your ancestor or not.
With your subtitle,…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Wow! Saw John’s news but didn’t realise Mad was in the longlist too! Flippin’ well done to both of you xx
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John T replied to the topic Bath Novel Award Successes in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Thank you, Jane!
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Raine posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
A reminder for anyone wanting to post in the May/June comp … 10 days left. Post either (or both, if you like) 400 words beginning of a work in progress, or a 400word flash based in your old school after hours.
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Thanks for the reminder, Raine. I was thinking about this yesterday. That possible entry I’ve left half edited 🙂
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Just re-read them all – what a wonderfully promising selection of future novels.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Multiple Den Success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Many thanks Jane and Thea! If anyone who has read it could consider leaving a review on Amazon and/or Goodreads, that would be wonderful. Thanks for your review Squidge, delighted you liked it
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Thea replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations, Jules your book looks fab – I’m looking forward to starting the series! Also, really enjoyed reading about your research, especially re the horses. It made me wonder whether you’d written a short story for the winter challenge that featured a talking horse, but maybe my imagination is running away with me…
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Thea replied to the topic Multiple Den Success in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Well done, Denizens, what a great concept, am looking forward to reading all the stories.
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Daedalus replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
I wonder if there was a bit of modern extrapolation going on with the notion of destriers being really huge, based on the misconception of the weight of armour? I admit I thought they were vast until I looked into it. If it was thought that armoured knights needed to be winched onto their horses, it would need to be a seriously hefty horse
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
Just wondering – those who are members of JW, is there any way of seeing what the mini courses or workshops are before you book a ticket? Wanted to see if there was anything I hadn’t done before, but I think I have to say I’m going before I can look at the detail, which seems a bit barmy…
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I have checked the site without logging in. You should be able to see it all. Click on Programme at top of page, then go down to the day you want to see and click on the + button next to, for example, the mini courses section of the timetable and it should show you all that is available.
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That’s what I tried – but it just gave me broad info about mini courses, and I’m sure said I had to book a ticket before choosing. I’ll have another go though…
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Sandra replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Well done, Jules and thanks for the horse breed check list, correcting my belief that a destrier was a sort of fast carthorse. I’m a big fan of Dorothy Dunnett so this will be added to my list.
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Raine replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Horses becoming fully fledged (ha) characters is only right and proper. They make more interesting friends/sidekicks/warriors/vindictive bastards than most actual people. 🙂
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Raine replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
WOnderful, JB! THis sounds fab and you’ve been dead sneaky with the deals etc! Well done there, lovely. I do now think every book needs a What Horse list.
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Squidge replied to the topic New Book Release: Revolt (The King's Knight) in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant! Loved the idea of ‘what horse’…and the 14th C sex manual. 😉
Looking forward to reading. Well done, Jules x
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