Comments on: Conference – RWNZ

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:58:19 +0000

I'm crossing everything I have I'll be able to make it for the dinner, Natalie! :-) And if not, well, you'll just have to come to conference so you can tell me all about it. :-)

Hey, that's fab re your offer of your mushy brains (not a zombie by any chance are you?). ;-) I've been emailing Kristy so I'll let her know.
Have a great holiday eh? I'm off next week myself and yes, the laptop is coming too.

By: Natalie Anderson

Natalie Anderson — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:39:28 +0000

OMG i’m blushing – but it was so lovely to meet you too Jackie – it can be a lonely old world at times this writing gig so it is brilliant to be able to connect with other people who like to write & read what you like to – and really nice to meet someone who’s into the same ‘line’ as you!!! Fingers crossed we’ll be meeting up at the authors dinner the night before next year Jackie!!! You know I had been thinking I’d only make it to conference every other year but I had such a great time last weekend that I’m busting to go again already – so thinking I’ll be there next year for sure…
And yes Jude, MUCH giggling will ensue when we FINALLY get to meet!
Kristy – my mushy brain is yours to pick any old time – not sure that it’ll be that helpful tho! If Jackie wants, why not send any questions to her and I’ll come back and answer them (and if I can’t answer them I can shoulder tap another MH buddy to answer)…. but that would have to be in a week or so because I am about to go on HOLIDAY (first in 10 months)…. still taking the laptop tho!
😉
Talk soon,
Natalie

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:31:48 +0000

She was very cool, Joanne. I was lucky! 🙂

By: Joanne Cleary

Joanne Cleary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:01:58 +0000

Sounds wonderful! I am jealous too.

Great tips about the first chapter.

Also very jealous you got to meet Natalie Anderson. She is another one of those authors I want to be 'when I grow up'!!

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:47:22 +0000

Cheers Suzanne. Yep, can’t wait for next year. 🙂

Laura – I don’t know whether it’s memory so much as lurking in Subcare a lot. 🙂 As to being close, well, I hope so but you just don’t know… Ah well, here’s hoping for both of us eh? 😉

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:03:12 +0000

Hey Jackie,
Yup I've got a full in at SSE-wow, you've got a good memory, lol.

I've been following your story too--and you are SOOOOOOO close, I know it! Way to go. Everything is crossed for you too, lol.

Right now I'm trying to stay motivated and keep writing after the little guy goes to bed, but the wait really is a killer, isn't it??

Take care!
Laura

By: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:10:13 +0000

Great post, Jackie. Sooo jealous, but glad you had such a fantastic time.

X

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:58:55 +0000

Kristy, it IS hard. People just don't understand I think how hard it actually is!

Ditto Lorraine! Yep, I'd better have a look at my first chapters too.

Judy, I have often asked myself that question re Scotland and NZ. Especially since Scotland and NZ are similiar in many ways.

I'm jealous Caroline! Lucky you! Hope you have a fab time at Kate's workshop.

By: Caroline Storer

Caroline Storer — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:36:17 +0000

Cool! I’ve yet to go to any conferences – but live in hope. I am aiming to attend a writing weekend in Fishguard next Feb hosted by Kate Walker. I dropped serious hints yesterday about “what would I like for Christmas?” He took the hint – bless – and asked “Well what do you want,” and not even pausing for a polite breath of air I blurted out “money so I can book myself on Kate’s course.” I heard him muttering something like “I should have guessed…” Take care. Caroline x

By: Judy Jarvie

Judy Jarvie — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:05:57 +0000

Sounds brilliant Jackie! Much food for thought. One lovely day I will meet the wonderful Nat in person, though we have promised we will just giggle at each other a lot. Hoping it’s sooner rather than later. Why does NZ have to be so far away from Scotland? jx