Blimey last week was a long one. And it had it all I think – fab acceptances, brilliant editors (see below) disappointing rejections, one of my favourite stories going live at a place I really love, and so on.
And discovering that I’ve a medical appointment next week which makes it impossible for me to read at Sparks in Brighton. I had been looking forward to that very much, and to meeting up with some lovely people while I was down there. But, as I’m trying to be sensible, my health has to come first. I sincerely hope that I’ll have another opportunity to read there. (Incidentally, it was another medical appointment last week which stopped doing something else I’d been really looking forward to doing. I guess it’ll all make sense in the grand scheme of things.)
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On a more positive note, I spent a good chunk of yesterday fiddling with my website. It has had a face lift. I reckon it looks okay. (It does, doesn’t it?)
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I really enjoyed reading Miriam Drori’s thoughts on writing and place, a follow up to what I’d written on that same subject on Tania Hershman’s blog a little while ago.
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And I notice that there are a few familiar names there on the Manchester Blog Awards shortlist. Congrats to all involved.
And I think that’s about all for now. Enjoy your Sundays, everyone.
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I’m planning to give the money raised by the sale of the 20 Photos & 20 Stories book (scroll to the bottom of the page) to the Alzheimer’s Society at some point over the next couple of weeks, so if any one would like to buy a copy (£15 inc p&p) then now would be a great time to do it.
Cool web presence, dude! (that's me new cool voice speaking…)
oh nik we love you too
Hi NikJust read 'Two Old Women Birdwatching…' over at Metazen and wanted to say I really like it. I like that he finds solace and comfort in such an unusual place. Great last line, too.
The website looks great. Clean, tidy and easy on the eye.
Thanks V (dudette). I know, I couldn't be cool if I tried. Frank and Jessica: Mwah!Teresa, hi – lovely to see you here and lovely to know you liked it. That's always nice to hear!Thanks, Lane.Nik
The website is very cool, nice and clean, lots of white, which I like…! Matches your blog very well.
Yay – glad it's passed the T Test!
Ooooh noooooo – what a shame about Sparks 🙁 But you're right, your health has to come first. Hope you're okay x
I'll be fine. Just a bummer to miss it – and miss out on meeting lovely folk such as you. 🙁
The website does look lovely!Anyone considering buying a copy of 20 photos & 20 stories should absolutely do so. It's beautifully done and for a very important cause.
Thank you, Emma!
I love your website a lot. It;'s very clean. Not that being clean is necessary normally, but in websites I think it is.Also, you love autumn, which is hugely sensible.
Thank you, Nicola. I liked that it was clean too. But for all you know I could be a season pragmatist – changing that bit, well, four times a year. I'm not. I do genuinely love the autumn. Just saying. 🙂