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Jules started the topic Book Two – Out Now in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
So, here I am. Sheepishly sidling onto the Podium again because the second book in my historical novella series has been released. I’m aware that I was only here two months ago so I will attempt to be less rambly than I was last time.
For those of you who have already read The King’s Knight Book 1 – Revolt, book 2 – Treason, is available here.
If…[Read more]
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Daedalus replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Absolutely brilliant competition, and what a crop of entries. Well done Kate – superb bit of prose – and the honourables. Looking forward to this month’s!
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John S Alty replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations Kate!
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
I didn’t have any specific criteria in mind by which to judge this; just expected to choose the one which moved me most, in much the same way as Vicki Feaver’s poetry moves me. Which was a BIG mistake. Because each and every entry was thought-provoking in a subtly different way.
But definitely NOT a mistake for the pleasure each one brought me,…[Read more]
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Thanks John – make my job harder, why don’t you? 😉
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John S Alty posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
My activity page is now completely occupied by bots!
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We’ll have to sneak in via the closed groups …
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Ditto – replying before you disappear…
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Now I’m the meat in a bot sandwich.
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 1 month ago
With a dozen sparkling and highly entertaining entries already posted I know I’m only making it harder for myself to choose, but feel obliged to point out that there’s still five days to go before the deadline.
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
@Athelstone, @JaneShuff, @GippsGirl re posting Step so grave, if I’ve interpreted the Royal Mail site right (and often I don’t) it’ll cost £7.65 to send to France, £3 for the UK, plus, say 75p for P&P so, Jane, if you have a UK address that’ll still be cheaper than Blurb. (My profit per book is 78p, not £1.30 – maths never my strong point!- so I…[Read more]
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Yep! And couldn’t get cool last night even though it rained.
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Squidge posted an update 7 years, 1 month ago
So I am no longer the mum of two children; I’m the mum of two adults (supposedly) as Squidgeling T was 18 last Saturday.
Feels very strange. Empty nest syndrome beckons…but so do holidays out of term time, opportunities to reconnect with Mr Squidge (you don’t realise how much of your identity is tied up with your kids until they are doing…[Read more]
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Aww. In my view they should have left the age of majority at 21. Especially since they all seem to stay on the payroll for far longer than that anyway…
Anyway, congratulations on having two adults and enjoy some quality time with Mr Squidge.
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“they all seem to stay on the payroll for far longer than that anyway”
Tell me about it!
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Congratulations, Squidge. Enjoy your return to a more independent life!
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Wait until you’re a grandparent. That’s an even stranger feeling!
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It does change, Squidge. It can be a bit disorientating at first and sometimes a bit sad, but you’ll develop a new relationship with them which, even though it’s a totally different shape, completely fills the hole they leave behind. Odd that.
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I’ve been somewhat strategic in helping my daughter to develop her independence. It was I who left home for trips away, leaving her to fend for herself (once she was working, I should add!). Good practice, I thought, for when she gets a place of her own – and she agreed. She has not long returned from her big first trip, spending three months in…[Read more]
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It is a strange feeling, Squidge, which for me felt as though time had played a trick on me. It played stranger tricks when my granddaughter fledged, but suddenly you will wonder how you fit everything in. Athers is right, the holes are soon filled and the relationships blossom, or should I say metamorphose into something quite different and…[Read more]
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Aw, thanks all. I know things do get easier – and become different – as we’re already on that road with our eldest. We’ll take it slow, and Mr S and I will no doubt talk about it all and fingers crossed we’ll find a new equilibrium soon.
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All my nest-leavers are now in their forties(!!!) and yes, there’s huge benefit in re-discovering the bloke you remember from way back when, but also great to build new relationships with the emerging adults. All different. All totally rewarding.
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Thanks Robyn, I’ll gladly sign and send you one but hopefully it’ll save you money rather than reward me because Blurb charge an embarrassing (to me) £6.99 p&p for a single book. I’m profiting by ~£1.30 per book, which is fine because I’m not after making money, just getting it out to those friends who have expressed an interest (and much p…[Read more]
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Jane, I’d be delighted to sign and send you one, how much would be the £7.95 + p&p. I’ve not yet got the order back and would need to go to the post office to find out what it costs. Will let you know.
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Thanks Janette, it didn’t work out as expected, but what book does?
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Thanks, Bella, have to say I’m glad to have finally got there!
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KazG replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Congratulations Sandra! An 8-year gestation after a sprint start 🙂 Well done on persevering and turning your dream and idea into a proper, finished book!
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
Shame … I’ll check out postage costs. Or better still, hope to arrange a meet up; it’s been far too long.
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Sandra replied to the topic DIY soapbox in the forum Podium 7 years, 1 month ago
When IS it? It would be good to catch up
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