At the beginning of the month we shared the wonderful news that Sarah had been shortlisted in the Exeter Novel Competition. A tremendous achievement, and well-deserved, since Sarah is not only talented, but spends long hours making sure her work is always spot-on.
Some of our followers may have picked up that I, too, entered that competition, though I failed to make even the long list. I am proud of the fact that, rather than retreating to my lair with some long dressmakers’ pins and an effigy of Sarah, I ran around my house (almost) whooping with joy. An achievement for one of ninevoices is always an achievement for us all.
Today I have learned that my novel The Gingham Square has been shortlisted in the Spotlight Adventures in Fiction Competition. Great news.
Both of these competitions were featured in our monthly Competitions to Enter posts – so do look out for future opportunities. We have proved that they CAN be grasped.
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Fantastic news, Maggie. Well done you!
Thank you, Sarah – so glad I didn’t use those dressmakers’ pins…!
Well done to you both! 😊
Thank you, Em. How nice of you to comment.
Yes, Em. Great that we writers all stick together!
Fabulous news! Well done,our Mag – you’ve made my week.
Congratulations to both of you. It’s a huge achievement just finishing a novel. to be shortlisted is really something to shout about.
Thanks, Sara – hope yours is progressing well. Wouldn’t actually say I’ve FINISHED mine yet. There are still far too many adverbs and repetitions!
Sadly mine suffered a second and fatal lack of momentum when I moved house, but I’m researching something new. Good luck with the polishing!
I’m still full of admiration for your winning short story, Laptops and Coffin Lids, Sara. Hope the research on your new book goes well – and thanks for your nice comments.