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I'll be at a book fair in Aspex, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth tomorrow 11-4. If you're in the area, do come in and say hello.
One of my many talents is taking books out of a box. Well, talent might not be quite the right word...
I'll be at a book fair in Aspex, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth tomorrow 11-4. If you're in the area, do come in and say hello.
One of my many talents is taking books out of a box. Well, talent might not be quite the right word...
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This week I had one acceptance & one rejection (but kindly & constructively put). My exciting news is that I found out the destiny of one of my stories is TPF annual 2026, thrilled with that. Other than that I know of no competitions or other writing opportunities. I'm trying to work albeit very slowly on a longer piece of work.
Good luck at the book fair tomorrow Patsy
I'm taking a long break from womag writing. Well done to all with sales, acceptances or good news.
One of my stories is reaching the 12 week deadline with Andrew at Woman's Weekly so it looks like that one is a rejection. Shame as I was really pleased with it. It happens like that sometimes doesn't it. I've got one due out in January with them so it's not all gloom. Also sent one off this week to the Manilitfest competition that was posted here a few weeks ago.
That was a big box, Patsy! It reminded me of pass the parcel ;) Well done, Sheelagh! Something already in the bag for a 2026 publication! (Realise it will be out before then, but the date, well, makes you think!) I was shortlisted for the Crowvus Christmas Ghost stories but, always the bridesmaid, again :( I was also shortlisted in the month's 'Inkspiration'.
Thanks Marguerite, yes it must be odd to work so far ahead of time or maybe you just get on with it and don't think about it too much! Anyway congrats on making all those shortlists, its always nice to get some positive reinforcement for your work, I wouldn't knock it at all
I subbed a story to Andrew at Woman’s Weekly at the end of October. Still nowhere near the 12 week deadline yet, but my fingers are crossed. I’ve subbed several there this year, but nothing. Busy writing another before I go on to finish a summer themed story that I started 18 months ago.
Michael
I had a REALLY fast acceptance from TPF. It wasn't much over 24 hrs! To balance things out, I got a rejection for a story subbed in January a few days later - you can't win them all!
I hope the book fair went well Patsy! Congratulations to those who have had acceptances. It's hard to believe TPF are already planning 2026!
Congratulations on acceptances and shortlists! Good luck at the fair, Patsy.
HB
A M heath agents are holding a crime/thriller novel competition. I assume it's free to enter. The cd is 7th Feb. They want the first 5,000 words and a synopsis. I'm sorry I don't have a screen shot of the mag page with the details but it should be on the agent's website.
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