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Active 7 years, 8 months ago-
Philippa East replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Amazing news, John and Elle! Fingers crossed for the shortlist…
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And I thought things couldn’t get more apposite after the year of the cock
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Happy New Year! I’m a fan of pigs. Having met wild boars, I have much respect (mild terror) for them, and much love for the stripyness of their babes.
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I like peccaries, with their tiny dainty feet
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Okay, a bit of porcine trivia. The meat of the wild boar is prized in some quarters in France, but the animal is a protected species (though that doesn’t stop it being sold under the counter occasionally). to get round this, pig breeders have crossed the wild boar (sanglier) with the farmyard pig (cochon). The resultant hybrid is known as a…[Read more]
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French is great. En anglais that would just be a Big
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😀 @daedalus that made me cackle!
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@raine I adore the baby humbugs. Utterly cute. They have escape ladders and platforms attached to trees in the Austrian woods to get away from angry Dad pigs, though.
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I wonder where the other replies went?
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It’s a bug that means the ‘show all replies’ button sometimes fails to appear, unfortunately. Has been annoyingly persistent
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@bellam those platforms are a genius idea! Could have done with them in Poland – although it was the very protective mummies who made me more nervous tbh, especially when gorgeous humbugs decided to check out my boots!!
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Jules started the topic Monster Anthology opportunity in the forum Competitions, Open calls and Writing Opportunities 7 years, 4 months ago
Absolutely huge word count on these – publisher is basically requesting a novella. But you might find that works for you. Plus monster stories from a LGBTQAIP+ angle.
Here’s the link in case anyone is interested.
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John S Alty replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Thanks, @JaneShuff
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John S Alty replied to the topic Short Story Publication/Competition in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
I made the long list for the Ink Tears Short Story Competition 2018.
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Squidge replied to the topic Monthly comp: Feb 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 4 months ago
Nice… my kind of prompt.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Entering the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years, 4 months ago
Thanks so much, guys. Good advice @bren on the pacing! SO important.
I’ll let you know how the next phase goes…..
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John S Alty replied to the topic January 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 4 months ago
The results are in!
Jonathan: A really clever piece of writing, wry observation. Excellent.
Libby: A pleasing little tale, well written and with a message. Good job.
Daedalus: Hugely enjoyable and accomplished description of life with a new puppy and the utter contentment that comes with its unreserved adoration. Liked it a lot.
So, eenie,…[Read more]
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Philippa East replied to the topic Entering the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years, 4 months ago
Thanks guys!
I think I am like the “doom-monger” blogger. I read so many articles that are like “the whole thing was amazing and I felt thrilled the whole time” and I’m like… “really??”
Alright, so I am a born worrier and totally neurotic, but I do want to share an honest account of the challenges that come, even when on paper what’s…[Read more]
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Squidge replied to the topic Entering the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years, 4 months ago
It is such an emotional rollercoaster, isn’t it? So glad you came out of it on a high – well deserved. Really happy it’s all come together for you. x
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John S Alty replied to the topic January 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 7 years, 4 months ago
Well done to the three of you! I’ll give these tales due consideration during the day and post the result by this evening.
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Philippa East started the topic Entering the Citadel in the forum Blogs 7 years, 4 months ago
In February 2018, I wrote and posted a blog charting my writing journey to the point of signing with an agent (you can find that blog here: https://www.denofwriters.com/forums/topic/getting-an-agent-blog/#post-4152).
This second blog tells what happened next.
February-May 2018
I had signed with agent Sarah Manning, on the basis that I would…[Read more] -
Jules replied to the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Congratulations, Phillipa. I’ve loved your short stories so I’ll look forward to your book release 😊
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Philippa East replied to the topic Getting An Agent Blog in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 7 years, 4 months ago
Update coming now!!
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Philippa East replied to the topic My Publishing Nightmare – the story of a book deal gone bad (Part 1) in the forum Blogs 7 years, 4 months ago
Wow, thanks for sharing, @daedalus. I’m pleased it’s resolved now, but after reading part one, I’ve a feeling things are going to get pretty sticky before we get to that point.
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Philippa East replied to the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Thanks so much, guys! I’m just about to put up a blog post on the journey, in case any of you want to pore over the gruesome details…. 🙂
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John S Alty replied to the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Well done Philippa!
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Squidge replied to the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Just seen it on facebook – well done, Philippa! So pleased for you x
Another success for the self-edit alumnis!
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Philippa East replied to the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Oh, though note: it’s not being published next month (phew!!!) but in February 2020.
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Philippa East started the topic Publishing Deal in the forum Podium 7 years, 4 months ago
Hi guys,
I have been burning to share this news with you!!
https://www.thebookseller.com/news/hq-buys-psychologists-gripping-debut-942071
Blog to follow….
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