tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post1071018734791901976..comments2024-03-26T07:24:43.732+00:00Comments on Words&Pictures: A tribute to Gill HutchisonCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-859052018325873782017-03-18T21:37:26.050+00:002017-03-18T21:37:26.050+00:00Always challenging, and inspirational, Gill's ...Always challenging, and inspirational, Gill's voice is always with me. Thank you so much for this gift.Carol Danielhttp://www.caroldaniel.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-86852838701191291412016-02-14T12:56:15.276+00:002016-02-14T12:56:15.276+00:00Louise - heartfelt thanks for your support! Louise - heartfelt thanks for your support! Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-46653902653236871732016-02-10T18:41:21.416+00:002016-02-10T18:41:21.416+00:00What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute from those ...What a beautiful and heartfelt tribute from those who knew and loved her. Condolences to the family. A great loss that will be felt by so many. I've joined the FB group and think it is such a wonderful idea. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1760481334180343/Lou Minnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769794808903219036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-792897846183424392016-02-08T20:40:55.071+00:002016-02-08T20:40:55.071+00:00That's lovely to hear, Jez. Her sharp intellec...That's lovely to hear, Jez. Her sharp intellect and phenomenal organisation were combined with the tenderest of hearts. We were lucky to have known her. Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-13924029304817853002016-02-08T20:34:30.459+00:002016-02-08T20:34:30.459+00:00Well said, Barney.Well said, Barney.Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-52607991146960289362016-02-08T20:33:52.678+00:002016-02-08T20:33:52.678+00:00Thanks, AllyThanks, AllyAddy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-46999035802006636932016-02-08T12:56:07.331+00:002016-02-08T12:56:07.331+00:00Such a wonderful person. A fabulous writer and an ...Such a wonderful person. A fabulous writer and an even more fabulous human being, Gill was the 'mother figure' of our MA Creative Writing group - the very heart and soul of everything we did. I remember coming in late to a session (as I often did) and Gill passed me something when the lecturer wasn't looking with the whisper; "This is for you." It was a birthday card signed by the entire group. Gill had taken the time, not only to find out the date of my birthday, but to buy the card and ensure the others all signed it; a gesture I shall always remember. It was the small details. <br />Gill was a wonderful source of information and a giant in understanding the writing world; what works, what doesn't - but more importantly: why. She is greatly missed. <br />This is such a well-written tribute, Addy. You quite obviously knew Gill very well indeed. <br /><br />Jez Barron Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-75755968680349173392016-02-08T11:40:41.141+00:002016-02-08T11:40:41.141+00:00Gill became for us at SCBWI North (Lincoln) Group...Gill became for us at SCBWI North (Lincoln) Group, a source of wisdom, kindness and common sense. <br />She was giving and proactive, sensitive, encouraging and wise. <br />Her suggestion to read a crit submission out loud to see how well it worked was a blindingly obviously revelation; Gill could get to the heart of a text in a way that often surprised the writer.<br />Gill was quick to spot a cliché but I hope she'll forgive me for saying that her sad and untimely death has left a void ... but also a host of warm memories. <br />Rest in Peace, Dear Gill.Barney Gulliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165793843307930061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-36667904333677528112016-02-08T11:11:03.400+00:002016-02-08T11:11:03.400+00:00What a moving tribute! I didn't know Gill eith...What a moving tribute! I didn't know Gill either, but she sounds like a really lovely lady and one who is going to be sorely missed by many. A great idea to publish her story. I'm sure it will be a sell-out when it appears. Sincere condolences to her family and friends... Ally Sherrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208468851753202980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-77228531284781512522016-02-08T11:08:46.898+00:002016-02-08T11:08:46.898+00:00that's so kind, thanks, Johnthat's so kind, thanks, JohnAddy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-7010807242597705022016-02-08T11:08:17.853+00:002016-02-08T11:08:17.853+00:00Thanks, Marie.xThanks, Marie.xAddy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-37208706577239269942016-02-08T11:01:07.976+00:002016-02-08T11:01:07.976+00:00I don't think I met Gill, but very sad to hear...I don't think I met Gill, but very sad to hear of her passing, I can imagine what a big blow this must be to her friends and other members in Central North. My deepest condolences.John Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12667956500314198121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-52173927389842662542016-02-08T10:49:27.878+00:002016-02-08T10:49:27.878+00:00What a beautiful tribute. I love the honest and ro...What a beautiful tribute. I love the honest and rounded picture you paint of Gill. It is clear your friendship was very real - the sense of community you share in the Central North Network will live on as part of Gill's legacy. Rest in peace, Gill. SCBWI will miss you xMarie Bastinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13339370559460171727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-45515191368144653282016-02-07T22:43:00.352+00:002016-02-07T22:43:00.352+00:00Thanks, Candy.Thanks, Candy.Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-8061743814164645622016-02-07T22:42:31.960+00:002016-02-07T22:42:31.960+00:00I think she did, Liz - she just would never admit ...I think she did, Liz - she just would never admit it. Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-42308620336754835132016-02-07T22:17:25.530+00:002016-02-07T22:17:25.530+00:00Such a lump in my throat. Thank you for this tribu...Such a lump in my throat. Thank you for this tribute, Addy. Gill was one of those people who made SCBWI the force that it is. We will miss her.Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-45935843944150045262016-02-07T22:03:04.923+00:002016-02-07T22:03:04.923+00:00This made me laugh so much Paul, I can just pictur...This made me laugh so much Paul, I can just picture Gill doing it!<br />Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758155038323463036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-39726337738641866742016-02-07T22:01:57.364+00:002016-02-07T22:01:57.364+00:00It's a beautiful tribute to Gill, thank you Ad...It's a beautiful tribute to Gill, thank you Addy. I hope Gill knew how much she meant to the very many people whose lives she touched.Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758155038323463036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-33178124279074113142016-02-07T18:44:57.292+00:002016-02-07T18:44:57.292+00:00Yep - that was our Gill! Yep - that was our Gill! Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-415640271105500682016-02-07T18:44:19.984+00:002016-02-07T18:44:19.984+00:00xxAddy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-3720472865877155772016-02-07T18:43:56.769+00:002016-02-07T18:43:56.769+00:00Thanks, LorraineThanks, LorraineAddy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-70897811984178808822016-02-07T18:35:32.686+00:002016-02-07T18:35:32.686+00:00I'd had a little bit of contact with Gill when...I'd had a little bit of contact with Gill when she was involved with Words & Pictures. Most recently, she was part of my Friday-night critique group at the 2015 conference. When she realized she would be arriving after the critiques, she sent printed copies of her feedback via a friend for each person in our group. What a wonderful woman! She will be missed. ColleenA. Colleen Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626402785266163594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-31767265037228824392016-02-07T18:27:00.406+00:002016-02-07T18:27:00.406+00:00Addy, what a beautiful, honest tribute - how lucky...Addy, what a beautiful, honest tribute - how lucky we all were that Gill was part of SCBWI for so long. How lucky that she was your friend - I am desperately sad that her writing never had the chance to fly in the world but somehow, I know her influence will xxxKathryn Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16439670363289229014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-11758850829268831652016-02-07T17:59:55.049+00:002016-02-07T17:59:55.049+00:00A wonderful, moving tribute and how lovely that t...A wonderful, moving tribute and how lovely that the group is going to publish her story.Lorraine Cookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802125255318874688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-4886622273288102812016-02-07T16:38:17.041+00:002016-02-07T16:38:17.041+00:00Thankyou, Mira.Thankyou, Mira.Addy Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00450583537731030466noreply@blogger.com