Den of Writers | Giselle | Activity https://www.denofwriters.com/members/giselle/activity/ Activity feed for Giselle. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:15 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 e0cd5d2a4a5c3a894ca943ce8cdc53ce Giselle replied to the topic Monthly comp - April 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-comp-april-2020/#post-8219 Fri, 01 May 2020 12:49:03 +0000 Thank you @Raine for the lovely feedback and for a comp idea that allowed us to think beyond our times, much needed at this point!
Congratulations to @Libby, yours is beautifully written and a well-deserved win.
Hapy May Day everyone!

]]> 0 1849d2143864b356f3b5129c6bb558f7 Giselle posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14255/#acomment-14263 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 21:50:06 +0000 @libby I agree with Sandra, your descriptions are stunning. I’m not quite certain where to post my comment, as I didn’t want to put it on the comp thread. I’m still working my way around… 🙂

In reply to - Sandra posted an update @libby, I loved, loved, loved your comp entry – the agonising over the purchase and then the description – sounds a wonderful piece of inspiration to have in sight. ]]> 35aed55e244079ade3b239487aadf108 Giselle posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14212/#acomment-14223 Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:27:33 +0000 Thank you for your mention of Skara Brae, Sandra. A new prehistoric site for me to add to the ever-growing bucket list. There’s something about these ancient dwellings that stikes a primordial nerve. 🙂

In reply to - Giselle posted an update @katemachon, Thank you! It’s great to see you. It was an exciting moment. I belong to a pre-history association, and am tempted to ask them if they can date it. What’s amazing is that all […] ]]> 5fa7f63b3bc007408e0906ef1ba00c74 Giselle posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14194/#acomment-14213 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:04:52 +0000 Hello everyone! I’m venturing back into the online writing world, having spent most of my time on Twitter. I see some of you there but not everyone, so this is a means to reconnect. @libby, internect connexions are such a pain. Instead of locking down in our country house where we have oodles of space and nature all around, we stayed in Paris…[Read more]

In reply to - Athelstone posted an update So, the Festival of Writing will move from York to the Internet this year. […] ]]> 11e9eae92243c754c31157fda0d21317 Giselle posted an update: @katemachon, Thank you! It's great to see you. It was an […] https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14212/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:38:09 +0000 @katemachon, Thank you! It’s great to see you. It was an exciting moment. I belong to a pre-history association, and am tempted to ask them if they can date it. What’s amazing is that all those tools are buried in the sand, then uncovered, as the dunes shift with the wind. What are the chances that that particular scraper would be temporarily…[Read more]

]]> 4 51ebe9e61177e82aa004f6c37cb6b5ff Giselle and Kate are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/14211/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:33:11 +0000 0 9114153064e881bfbcbf412b37a9d517 Giselle replied to the topic Monthly comp - April 2020 in the forum Monthly Competition https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/monthly-comp-april-2020/#post-8179 Sun, 26 Apr 2020 16:42:53 +0000 A perfect fit

When my yoga teacher organized a desert trek, I signed up immediately. Something in me wanted – needed – a week away from my life. Time off to think, read and write. I bought a new notebook and fountain pen, packed a few books and before I knew it a plane brought our group of 9 yogis to the Sahara.

Between the full moon I cou…[Read more]

]]> 0 f45f2f516cbf4fc5f9f4427153ba4429 Giselle and Elle are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/8808/ Sat, 13 Apr 2019 17:40:07 +0000 0 7fd4ed37953e2fd2795b61cc522667be Giselle replied to the topic NaNoWriMo in the forum Coffee Shop https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/nanowrimo/page/4/#post-3041 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 14:42:52 +0000 Hello all!
I thought about doing NaNoWriMo but I don’t have time to write a sentence these days, let alone 50k!
That being said, I need some motivation so I’d love to do a Denizen’s SloMoWriMo – sounds like perfect motivation, and what great people to do it with!

]]> 0 f0368bec891ce23ce273196567aa286b Giselle replied to the topic Violence in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/violence/page/3/#post-2264 Fri, 12 Oct 2018 16:48:30 +0000 I love this thread!

Richard, wow, brilliant writing. That disjointedness works so well.

Whenever I have to write violence I think of Silence of the Lambs, when you really don’t see/read that much, but the tension is huge. Lots of small suggestions can build on our inner fears.

Janeshuff, so happy that you’ve found the solution! Now, all you…[Read more]

]]> 0 120552bb16103dc6f94327aa28d371ae Giselle replied to the topic I've gone and done it again! in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/ive-gone-and-done-it-again/page/2/#post-2071 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:51:44 +0000 Congratulations! I’m so excited for you, that’s such great news. *lifts glass of wine*

]]> 0 cda38b5794fea9eab2c59a1fd42ab830 Giselle replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/festival-dreams/page/2/#post-2070 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 20:43:14 +0000 Coming in late as I’ve been plunged in post-York wip modifications.
Mandy, you were brilliant, funny, natural, endearing, strong and gracious. Like many, I’ve followed your journey, but to hear it all, from the beginning to now, was just wonderful.
Seeing so many of you at York really charged my batteries. There were definitely less cloudies this…[Read more]

]]> 0 c111777206544eb80b568b85d29dfda9 Giselle replied to the topic Places to find short story submission opportunities in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/places-to-find-short-story-submission-opportunities/#post-1644 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:19:38 +0000 Thanks all, very useful.

I’m sure many know it, but Mslexia has their children’s novel competition; deadline this september 30th. Just for the women amongst us. I’m polishing up the dragons and submitting.

]]> 0 37d16cb5af95bc95bc7ac7cfa0844a57 Giselle replied to the topic Notable week. in the forum Coffee Shop https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/notable-week/#post-1643 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 18:14:34 +0000 Wow! Congratulations on all these great events! Your daughter’s just in time to votre for midterm elections if she wants. 😉

]]> 0 b0d954319a226a1552966e633f41b1cd Giselle and Sandra are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/3461/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:29:58 +0000 0 9653312022762a2ffbca4ed30c7fa746 Giselle and Bella are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/3454/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:25:07 +0000 0 1cf396cd1c41e278c4b9d751d545bf40 Giselle and Raine are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/3452/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:22:11 +0000 0 be90038755ff5cd2c4b4c1cf96bf9596 Giselle joined the group A Room with a View https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/3448/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:47:58 +0000 0 ee2e5f9d0c088c562a7bfa2ff4fe3d78 Giselle replied to the topic Pitching opportunity for northern writers in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/pitching-opportunity-for-northern-writers/#post-1627 Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:47:06 +0000 What an astounding event. I can’t imagine any NY or Parisian agents heading two hours north to find new talent.

I wonder what the ambiance will be. Writers waiting in little rooms, or a more open event where they can mingle with one another?

@jd73, I asked that very question during York’s “meet the agents” panel. And they were unanimous in…[Read more]

]]> 0 2b5318f2ca25a9a0187349d2d8f485c9 Giselle replied to the topic Flash Fiction Win - posted in the right place now, I hope ;) in the forum Podium http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/flash-fiction-win-posted-in-the-right-place-now-i-hope/#post-1025 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:26:24 +0000 It was lovely to see you again at York, Janette. Bravo for your double-win ! Your story is emotionally rich and poignant without reaching pathos or simplicity. Beautifully done, and a well-deserved victory (victories).

]]> 0 2f3196a38c4e4b36c11599a06320b6c4 Giselle replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'.... in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/receiving-an-email-headed-offer-of-representation/page/2/#post-1024 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:19:55 +0000 Kaz, this is so exciting – not one bit of good news, but TWO: new agent AND Penguin’s interest! Yes yes yes yes yes!!! Going with the agent you felt the most comfortable with seems the way to go.

I’m so happy for you!

]]> 0 8a47822c41d380963a59f5ee467db958 Giselle changed their profile picture https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/2388/ Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:55:50 +0000 0 dece6fc1ff838017b57c162e83fa06a5 Giselle replied to the topic Friday night live in the forum Podium http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/friday-night-live/#post-830 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:24:48 +0000 No pressure Helen! 😃 For those not there, Helen’s victory couldn’t be contested, cheering volume wise. Yes, I think Debi did want to do cartwheels!

]]> 0 84ab314db056ba628212f15b82c4d50a Giselle and GippsGirl are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1916/ Sat, 08 Sep 2018 17:13:13 +0000 0 607f8bd09154718f001db20a895867b8 Giselle and KazG are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1701/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 22:10:17 +0000 0 7152d638a9f36345b02ee19a71813a5c Giselle replied to the topic A Brief History of York Festivals in the forum Blogs http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/a-brief-history-of-york-festivals/page/2/#post-680 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:26:05 +0000 I can’t wait to hear your speech @skylark! And @Philippa, you’re well on your way. 🙂 I have my first 1-to-1 at 14h00, the agent I chose got changed at the last minute, but by an agent I wanted to see, so all’s ok. So sorry that some of you wonderful people won’t be present this year. @Raine, if the wedding’s boring, skip it and come over. 😄

]]> 0 6cb2a5b21482cda29f7652e137efd9a3 Giselle and Mad Iguana are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1486/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 10:17:19 +0000 0 adc57f1c4652d2341e266d151f971b20 Giselle replied to the topic Festival of Writing news.... in the forum Podium http://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/festival-of-writing-news/page/3/#post-650 Fri, 07 Sep 2018 09:04:35 +0000 Philippa, I’ve called him Deads at least 3 or 4 times (hurrying or spellcheck fail) and he’s always been most gracious about it. 😄 Just thinking about your first chapter and pitch success, and Mandy’s keynote speech, makes me doubly happy to go this year.

]]> 0 3274f3e45d1f1c1f04ff47d743d65a12 Giselle and Philippa East are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1429/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:42:52 +0000 0 95410555ee4175795da8630acb288f4b Giselle and Squidge are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1427/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:34:03 +0000 0 b3a07b3097e7061cdd12da4f8d1283aa Giselle and JaneShuff are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1402/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 06:12:46 +0000 0 6980adc18b10abc2aeebf5f30a3473c0 Giselle and Fiona are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1386/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:09:56 +0000 0 bfe027052cff947f8bde3f51d9875fac Giselle and Seagreen are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1348/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 20:58:53 +0000 0 5892a5d97498623fcc7e2e7705b079d9 Giselle and Athelstone are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1298/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 19:41:19 +0000 0 7864f0d47287ab1208d207a8ad4a7a14 Giselle and Woolleybeans are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1274/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:30:44 +0000 0 9c3676d9c53f35a7a586e5ed69144e39 Giselle and Debi Alper are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1268/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:08:49 +0000 0 d78b18cc265fcb286da3d960d2a5af98 Giselle and Jules are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1267/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 18:08:02 +0000 0 d39d92d71860bccf0c08eecaf073a74a Giselle and Pinkbelt are now friends https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1264/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:59:42 +0000 0 1ed42330a4ad17914fd8726083c31fa3 Giselle replied to the topic Festival of Writing news.... in the forum Podium https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/festival-of-writing-news/page/2/#post-610 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:56:01 +0000 Yeah Philippa, I’m so happy for you!!! I will be there and have no fears of shouting my lungs out for you. 😄

]]> 0 afcb591e92b82d8f205548e95ac9b873 Giselle posted a new activity comment https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1119/#acomment-1256 Thu, 06 Sep 2018 17:44:14 +0000 Hi Jules! So excited to find you all – the Cloud deleted my account at the begining of the summer and offered the black hand of death whenever I tried another IP or identity, so I gave up. Huge YEAH! For this place!

In reply to - Giselle became a registered member ]]> a87c59c86eab4c98f1142f485a54b080 Giselle became a registered member https://www.denofwriters.com/activity/p/1119/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:42:07 +0000 3