Did anyone see Cecelia Aherne on Loose Women today? She's written seven books, one of which has been made into a Hollywood film, is blonde, pretty and still only 26. Yes, I really warmed to her...... No really, she seemed very down-to-earth, funny and charming. Despite myself, I liked her. I'm just glad she doesn't live next door.
It's half-term here so we're in the midst of a chill-fest. I always feel a bit guilty that I haven't planned anything, exciting or otherwise, but they say kids thrive on a bit of boredom, don't they? I hope so. One of Kit's friends has gone to Japan, another to Italy and another to America so I'm sure a wet week in Bedfordshire seems a little bit tame in comparison, but we did get to the dentist today. Hey-ho. We sure know how to live. Tomorrow we're going to London to do something, although what, we're not quite sure yet.
I thought I'd mention, for the want of anything else to mention, a short story competition I saw in the May edition of Woman and Home Magazine. The theme is Passion (ooh er) and the word count is 2,500 words with a closing date of 23rd May 2008. First prize is £1500 plus two VIP tickets to the Costa Book Awards, dinner in London, hotel accommodation etc. Unfortunately, the comp is only open to writers who have not had fiction published in a publication with a circulation of more than 5,000 so that probably excludes most womag writers, but for anyone else it sounds to me like a good one. If you're interested you need an entry form from the magazine.
Wednesday, 9 April 2008
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Ooh, thanks for the comp tip.
My kids are also in serious mooch mode - lovely bf works from home but does actually have to work and doesn't drive so the boys are having to cook for themselves and everything! More like boot camp here than hols...
Enjoy the metropolis :0)
Yeah I saw that comp posted on my writing community and then saw the bit about being published in anything with a circulation of over 5,000 and then I was all Noooooooooooo! Still, maybe I should try and write a story on passion anyway - and send it to TaB! :o)
Yeah Cecelia Aherne makes me sick! ;)
How sickening, especially that she's so nice and undislikable (is that even a word, nope didn't think so).
One of mine is studying (or supposed to be) the other is vegetating in front of the tv and happy to do very little.
Enjoy the rest of half term! Hope you find something fab to do in London!
Cecilia Aherne makes me nauseous with jealousy!
I noticed that competition, and might have a crack at it :o)
We're mid half-term too, but not doing much. The Teens seem fine with that though...got exams coming up so there's a fair bit of revising going on, amazingly!
I wish mine were still on holidays. I love those 'nothing planned, let's do nothing days:-)
Enjoy your London trip!
Thanks for the heads up on the competition, nice to have something for us lesser mortals to strive towards :-) And there's another competition (Momaya) for a short story of 2500 on the theme of passion so I've already got my thinking cap on, even inspiring a rather saucy dream last night!
A friend of mine had already pointed out Cecialia Aherne's -ahem - shortcomings... *sighs*
Actually, you don't need to buy the magazine as you can print off the voucher online here
http://www.womanandhome.com/competitions/index.php?id=4138
Unfortunately, I discovered this after I'd handed over my £3.20 but at least I have another addition to the pile of glossies I don't have time to read ;-)
Jen - Tell the boys it's character building!
Cal - Some themes are more appealing than others and 'passion' has a certain attraction.
Yvonne - Too much talent at too young an age - it's just not fair!
Debs- I'm glad someone else's kids are busy doing nothing.
Helen - Thanks! We didn't do anything very exciting, but we still had a good time.
Karen - Yes, I think the kids are fine with it, it's just me and my guilty conscience.
Lane - I must admit I love having the kids at home and those long, lazy mornings.
Tam - That's unusual, two comps with the same theme and same closing date. Thanks for the info. about the entry form, I hadn't realised it was available online. Must admit, Woman & Home is one of my favourite mags - I find it quite inspirational.
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