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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Dipping my toe back in in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Hi @johnalty it’s good to be back, though it would help if I came back and then didn’t disappear again for months! Sigh. I have good intentions and then life happens…
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Squidge posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years, 3 months agoHi all. Been having problems logging in again, but Jules has worked her magic and got me into the Den.
How are you all doing? I’m a bit like Kaz – head space not into writing much, so editing Tilda 3 is very slow going. I mean, how hard can it be to describe an underground (ie in a cavern) market? We’ve taken to cooking and baking with the kids…[Read more]
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Hi Squidge. Much the same as you, my head space is not into writing. I’m doing what I can and have forgiven myself for the fact it’s so slow. Apart from that we’re pottering on, enjoying the glorious weather from the safety of our own garden and surrounding countryside during the permitted hour a day we’re allowed out.Nature is slowly expanding to…[Read more]
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Hello, Squidge and Jane. I was interested to read how present circumstances are affecting your writing. Like you two, I am keeping busy (and maybe distracted) with the simple things of life and enjoying the slower pace, actually. Not to say there isn’t the general underlying anxiety, but trying to keep hopeful and positive despite all the…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Monthly comp – April 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Not the best poetry, but hey ho…
It has no chain, though once it might,
It’s on a shelf, mainly out of sight.
I wound it up and heard it tick
Then set the hands with a firmer click.
Triangles mark the quarter hours
and rectangles? The intervals and other hours.
It’s made by Smiths, a British firm
Not Timex, Rolex or another well known.
It’s…[Read more] -
KazG posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years, 3 months agoPopping in to say hello – I’ve been in a most peculiar head space and sure it’s do to with It That Shall Not Be Named, but slowly getting some focus and clarity back. I’ve felt like a cabbage moth, flitting from here to there and never really settling, when I need to channel the caterpillar, with her steady devouring progress.
Also, I had some…[Read more]
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Thanks for the catch-up Kaz – and brilliant (and not undeserved) news about the residency. Fingers crossed all will come to pass … whenever.
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Fingers crossed from me too @kazg. A lovely boost though.
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Retreat sounds amazing Kaz – and I am totally not surprised they were won over by the Needlies!! Love them so much. On the + side, by the time this is all calmed down a bit, you will be in SERIOUS need of a bit of time away, so it’s nice to know there is that waiting for you. How is Book2 going atm?
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Thanks @janeshuff, @sandradavies and @raine! Sorry I didn’t see this Raine, I’ve been a bit erratic on all fronts lately. Book 2 is crawling along, it needs much more attention than I seem able to give it, unfortunately! I had so much great beta feedback and I know what needs to change to make the book stronger – but getting my head in a fit state…[Read more]
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I don’t think you’re alone in suffering from scattybrainitis @kazg. Sending reinforcing hugs.
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Thank you, gratefully received @janeshuff (I MISS HUGS) x
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Seagreen replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Congratulations, Raine, and thanks, John. Glad poor Henry lightened your day. I have absolutely no idea where he came from, but he was a timely visitor 🙂
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Athelstone replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Well done, Raine! Thanks for the comp, John.
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John S Alty replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
So, four very different entries this month. Eenie, meanie, minie, mo.
Seagreen made me laugh, Jill made me smile, Raine worried the hell out of me and Athelstone made me melancholy.Can’t separate you, all excellent.
But I’m going to give this months prize to Raine for all that energy and power.
Well done all of you!
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Seagreen replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
UNTITLED (395 WORDS)
Rheology: the study of the deformation and flow of matter.
Henry considered himself an expert in such matters. Lying on his back on the grass, unable to move, he was suitably impressed by whoever had applied the sky for this particular assessment. It was, he knew, the most perfect finish he’d ever seen. A solid block of c…[Read more]
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John S Alty replied to the topic March competition in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 3 months ago
Last day to get your entries in!
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Janette replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Thank you, everyone, for your support. It means a lot. @Hilary, please never give up. I’ve been told there couldn’t be a better time for pitching, what with so many events cancelled and agents working from home. And you deserve a break too.
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Daedalus replied to the topic Short story in Barren magazine in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Thanks all. Was glad this one found a home, not having had much success with short fiction recently
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Thea replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Just caught up with your news! Congratulations! Well done, Elle 🙂
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Hilary replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
I will say congratulations again on here, Laure! Absolutely brilliant. Well done!
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Hilary replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
Just caught up with this. What brilliant news, Janette. So very, very pleased for you. Congratulations! Well done. (News like this always gives me hope!!!) x
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Seagreen replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
Absolutely brilliant news! So pleased for you 🙂
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Seagreen replied to the topic Short story in Barren magazine in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
I honestly thought I’d responded to this…
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Janette replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
It’s official, folks – hope you like the pen name! https://andrewnurnberg.com/book-author/ellen-richards/
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WOW!! Gobsmacked.
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Congratulations!!!!
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There’ll be champagne and book signings before you know it!
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Virtual ones at this rate! Let’s hope all this passes over sooner rather than later.
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Excellent! Congratulations, Janette! Really well done 🙂
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Daedalus replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
That’s amazing Elle, well done. Thoroughly deserved, of course. I love your craft, your prose is amazing and you’re one of those writers where every word is perfectly chosen, so I look forward very much to the result!
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Philippa East replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years, 3 months ago
This is SO SO SO fantastic! And what a ride! Laure really has worked so hard for this, constantly writing and submitting short stories, going on courses, writing and re-writing her novel(s), and continually striving for her break. SO PROUD OF HER!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 3 months ago
This is such brilliant news, Janette! I can wait to hear all about the book… and see it on the shelves in all its published glory! Xxx
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