Fairy Dust in the Air
Picture the scene: my lovely writer friend, Jared, who has written a fantastic thriller, writes to say that he is a hair’s (he hasn’t got much to spare) breath away from hooking himself an agent. I read the agent’s letter and a transcript of the phone call. Trust me, it sounds like she will be paying HIM.
Jared’s niece died last week, unexpectedly, aged only 29. Jared has been holding the family together ever since. Yesterday he told me he was thankful the funeral was now over and everybody could think about moving forward again.
I think his niece is smiling and sprinkling well-earned fairy dust over him.
Then I click on my emails to see that the Brit Writers’ Awards Unpublished 2010 people have very kindly written to me to say that I am through to the second round of the competition. Unbelievably, Glass Houses gets to fight another day. I have no idea how many other entries are still jostling for position with Glass Houses. I’d rather not know for now (which is good as it’s impossible to find out, believe me, I’ve tried). I am simply happy to be in this state of shock, happy shock, wondering if deep down, I still believe in fairies.
Then I click on my emails to see that the Brit Writers’ Awards Unpublished 2010 people have very kindly written to me to say that I am through to the second round of the competition. Unbelievably, Glass Houses gets to fight another day. I have no idea how many other entries are still jostling for position with Glass Houses. I’d rather not know for now (which is good as it’s impossible to find out, believe me, I’ve tried). I am simply happy to be in this state of shock, happy shock, wondering if deep down, I still believe in fairies.
Hey, congrats (loads!). Fingers crossed & keep us posted. x
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela! It's probably something and nothing but I'll enjoy the moment!
ReplyDeleteThat is SO exciting! And am keeping all crossed for Jared too - he deserves some good luck after all this tragedy.
ReplyDeleteAnd, not forgetting, HUGE thank you for my lovely shiny blog award... mwah, mwah...(shall cut the cheesy acceptance speech). jxx
Ah that's a shame as I was looking forward to the rest of the cheesy acceptance speech... I've got really good vibes about Jared, after his agent chat and also getting through to the second round of this, I think, hope, things are on the up.
ReplyDeleteAny news on your *proper* blog awards?