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Alan Rain replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs 8 years ago
Hi, I was there on the Sunday for the closing keynote – one of the latecomers, I’m afraid. My excuse: first time at York and general unfamiliarity.
I thought you were terrific, and handled any nerves with aplomb. I just wish I’d seen your book first, as the conversations about Jessica (Jezica?) went over my head. Afterwards I did look at the…[Read more] -
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John T replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs 8 years ago
A great York festival (when I feared it might not be with all the changes at Jericho Towers) finished off with the best possible treat of seeing you assume your rightful place as keynote speaker, Mandy. The nerves didn’t show (much) xxx
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Janette replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs 8 years ago
Great blog, Skylark. Indeed, it was a great York too, and I’m glad I fought my reluctance to book because it was such a memorable weekend. You came across clearly, confident and inspirational despite any nerves, which didn’t come across nearly as much as you imagined. It warmed my heart to see you realise your dream and I’m so glad you didn’t howl…[Read more]
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Janette posted an update 8 years ago
@squidge Loved your comp entry – the colour coming into her life after all that time of yearning for it.
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Janette posted an update 8 years ago
@seagreen Aw, what a sad tale, your story, though that new life was a nice touch. Loved it – beautifully written.
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Janette posted an update 8 years ago
@athelstone Loved your comp entry. So much told in so few words and I so hoped he eventually found his voice for Mary.
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Athelstone replied to the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs 8 years ago
I so wish I’d been there to hear you speak, Skylark. You may be tired of hearing it but you really do deserve your success. Not just for Home, which is a fantastic book, but for the years of contributions to everybody who knows you – the encouragement and the example and damn near 100% good nature and positivity.
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) replied to the topic Receiving an email headed 'Offer of Representation'…. in the forum Podium 8 years ago
@kazg Yes! I’ve found several aspects of the publishing industry quite daunting and such a relief to go to my agent and say ‘Help!’ and she’s brilliant every time!
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Athelstone posted an update 8 years ago
@jd73 Enjoyed your comp entry. It reminded me of your namesake’s Struldbruggs (it isn’t you is it, Mr. Swift?) but damned by curiosity rather than fate. And an ending even bleaker than Swift imagined.
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Thank you, squire
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Amanda Berriman (Skylark) started the topic Festival Dreams in the forum Blogs 8 years ago
What a brilliant weekend that was! A week on and the post-York anti-climax has just about faded though I still feel like I’m catching up on sleep. No change there, then!
A friend asked me this week if doing the keynote on Sunday was more or less scary than the Telly Thing. Easy to answer as I don’t think anything will ever be as scary as the…[Read more]
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Athelstone posted an update 8 years ago
@squidge great comp entry. Really enjoyed the play on decoration as a metaphor for life.
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Athelstone posted an update 8 years ago
@seagreen love the comp entry. Very moving take on the topic.
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Seagreen replied to the topic A Blank Piece of Paper (short Story – critique) in the forum Critiques 8 years ago
Hi Elle,
Much too late to be of any use but I thought I’d stop by and tell you I enjoyed reading it. With the suggested tweaks you have this nailed! - Load More
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