Shortlisting is DEFINITELY something worth celebrating! I may have said this before but if I see someone has been shortlisted then, to me, that's a win anyway to have got that far. With this one, though, it would have come with further opportunities and I can see why that was tough :(
Thanks so much Fran! You’re right, it really is worth celebrating. And I’ve learned a lot in the process - mainly to avoid letting it take over. I’ve not even been reading your posts! I’m looking forward to catching up on them. Thank you. Xx
It is crushing sometimes. I get it and I really appreciate how open you are about how emotional it is! I'm glad there's a new opportunity coming through, best of luck and congratulations on a shortlisting--that's a great achievement.
All those sculptors who were told (or made to feel) that their work wasn'y good enough or that no one would understand them. And now they're on display to the right audience at the right venue and the right time. And that will come to you.
Shortlisting is DEFINITELY something worth celebrating! I may have said this before but if I see someone has been shortlisted then, to me, that's a win anyway to have got that far. With this one, though, it would have come with further opportunities and I can see why that was tough :(
Thanks so much Fran! You’re right, it really is worth celebrating. And I’ve learned a lot in the process - mainly to avoid letting it take over. I’ve not even been reading your posts! I’m looking forward to catching up on them. Thank you. Xx
Shortlisted is a total triumph, well done! 👏👏👏
When you think about how few awards there are compared to books released and it’s no wonder that so many brilliant authors are disappointed.
On the plus side this piece reminded me of your ‘Cake Anyone?’ book which looks most amusing, so I’ve ordered a copy. 😃🤓
Kate, that's so kind of you. Thank you! I hope you enjoy it.
It is crushing sometimes. I get it and I really appreciate how open you are about how emotional it is! I'm glad there's a new opportunity coming through, best of luck and congratulations on a shortlisting--that's a great achievement.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support. Xx
All those sculptors who were told (or made to feel) that their work wasn'y good enough or that no one would understand them. And now they're on display to the right audience at the right venue and the right time. And that will come to you.
Thanks so much Mark! I will certainly keep at it. Xx