Just a short post this week in the lull between guests. November has been an interesting month. I'd been going through a bit of an, 'I'll never be able to write anything again' stage but perked up no end when, as well as sales to The People's Friend, I sold two to Take a Break Fiction Feast and two to Woman's Weekly (the only two I've sent in over a year).
There have also been a flurry of publications - they've been a bit like buses. This week, I have one in The People's Friend Weekly and three in The People's Friend Fiction Special... I'm certainly not complaining though.
Also, I was very excited to find out that The Friend had made an audio recording of my story The Artist's Apprentice which you can listen to here.
In other news, I went to the Romantic Novelists' Association Winter Party last week. For someone who doesn't like big gatherings, I had a lovely time. I spoke to as many people as I could and made an effort to talk to some writers I'd never met before. Everyone was unbelievable friendly but the noise was unbelievable!
And that's all for now... I'm off on a mini-break in the New Forest but I'll see you next week when I'll have a new guest taking the spotlight. Hope you'll join us.
Congratulations on the sales.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy the New Forest – take waterproof footwear.
We were lucky, Patsy - it didn't rain 😀
DeleteWell done on the sales, Wendy. You're obviously on a roll!
ReplyDeleteIt's been a good month, Frances.
DeleteCongratulations on the sales, Wendy and thank you for your kind words about the Winter party. It's always noisy. anne stenhouse
ReplyDeleteIt was a great event, Anne.
DeleteWow November has turned out to be a very good month for you. Congrats on sales. Look forward to RNA party news and news of even more sales (I predict) at our Dec catch up :)
ReplyDeleteWill tell you all when I next see you 😀
DeleteThat People's Friend Weekly magazine took me back many years when I was crazy for such weekly magazines.
ReplyDeleteYou should try them again 😀
DeleteMega congrats! This is a dream come true but only because you worked hard. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely to hear from you, Ann. Being in The Friend is always a delight. Do keep me posted about your film - I can't wait!
DeleteWell done on all your successes.I think we all have periods when the Muse abandons us (pretentious, moi?), but I'm glad yours has returned. Here's to a fabulous December.
ReplyDeleteWill probably slow down again once December is upon us, Julia. That's what normally happens.
DeleteCongratulations, Wendy, for all your richly deserved successes and long may they continue! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joanna.
DeleteWell done with your sales! Hope the break in the New Forest went well. It was a good party - and yes, noisy!!!
ReplyDeleteMy New Forest trip was perfect - stunning with the Autumn colours.
DeleteFantastic sales news, Wendy. 3 in the People's Friend Fiction Special! - has any other writer ever achieved that? So glad you went and enjoyed the winter party. I'm looking forward to seeing all the glitzy pics in the next edition of Romance Matters.
ReplyDeleteI think I managed to not be in any of the photos, Rae!
DeleteWell done on all those sales, Wendy - I loved the Artist's Apprentice and it will make a great audio ( though I prefer reading to listening). Have a good break!
ReplyDeleteI actually preferred hearing it to reading it, Rosemary. The actor does a smashing job.
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DeleteIt's only because I'm a visual person, Wendy. Husband enjoys listening to radio or audio but I much prefer reading!
DeleteCongratulations on the successes, and the winter party news.
ReplyDeleteHope the New Forest trip went well too- no rain hopefully. :-)
Congratulations on the publications, Wendy. Don't worry too much about the 'low' you've been having. Think about it... you've been working flat out for years!! It's just time for a short break - which you are rightly taking. You'll be back to your productive self in no time. So pleased you enjoyed your night out at the RNA. You do realise that you are in danger of actually becoming a socialite, don't you? :) Have a super holiday and a fantastic December.
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