New Voices 2011 was, for me, an absolute blast. I never made it into the top 21 but apart from a slight twinge I was nowhere near as gutted as I thought I would be. Let's be frank here: the amount of talent on display made it an impossible task. When it was time to collect the boys from school and I'd had no email, I knew then that I hadn't made it. I was also lucky enough to have a friend and her two kids over to play after school so I didn't have time to wallow; by the time they left I was feeling pretty philosophical and excited to see who had made the finals. So I had a look and was overjoyed to find three of my favourites - Honeymoon with a Stranger; Secrets and Seduction; and Beguiling the Enemy. All three would have made it into my personal top 20. I have no idea how I'm going to decide which to root for so will wait for the second chapters to be posted and take it from there. On an emotional level I am so rooting for Charlotte Phillips to get through the next round (she is the author of Honeymoon with a Stranger).
I would also like to use this post to say how disappointed I am with some of the reactions on the NV discussion board. There has been a lot of sour grapes that leave a nasty taste in the mouth but luckily that has been counteracted by the warmth of the vast majority all wishing, like me, the finalists the best of luck.
Go finalists - knock us all out xxx
Hi Michelle, just wanted to say thanks loads for the support, it means huge amounts to me. I've had some lovely comments from people. Bit manic at the moment, my second chapter is only part finished, will rest easier once I'm revising rather than writing! Also attempting to grasp twitter, thank heaven for kids tv or I'd be going mad I think. Xxx
ReplyDeletePS. Have just ventured onto the NV site after reading your post. Blimey things did kick off!
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, am keeping everything crossed for you. Please let me know how you get on with your chapter (will read it as soon as it's posted).
ReplyDeleteMichelle (can only repost as anonymous I think hee hee hee) xxx
Ooo, it got my name this time! I am getting better!
ReplyDeleteNV aftermath has been quite intense at times. Charlotte's chapter and Secrets and Seduction made my top list, too. Fingers crossed for all 4 who made the PM. Truth is, I believe the 3 that don't make it through should finish their books and submit anyway. They are all that good.
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