tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post5674487322828643085..comments2024-03-26T07:24:43.732+00:00Comments on Words&Pictures: SlushPile Challenge - January 2015Candy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-13917800588641683342015-02-02T12:27:15.620+00:002015-02-02T12:27:15.620+00:00Thanks very much to both of you for your time and ...Thanks very much to both of you for your time and effort!<br />It's much appreciated.Laurel Decherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11699070369117023496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-69840051472512831212015-02-01T14:28:29.091+00:002015-02-01T14:28:29.091+00:00Thanks to everyone who entered. We had a record nu...Thanks to everyone who entered. We had a record number of entries. And amazing Ms. Cooper has agreed to review all entries and not just a random 15. Three Cheers to her!!!! <br /><br />It is a very busy time in the publishing world - preparing for Bologna and other conferences. I will keep you all posted on results - we are hoping to announce early March - I will let you all know if there is a short delay for any reason.Chitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-70922581434249342172015-01-17T16:22:55.699+00:002015-01-17T16:22:55.699+00:00Just about to press 'send' - good luck eve...Just about to press 'send' - good luck everyone!CeliaJAndersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00154847746991452204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-57379757773620135952015-01-15T06:36:02.035+00:002015-01-15T06:36:02.035+00:00Hi Chelsea, I'm afraid this is just for Europe...Hi Chelsea, I'm afraid this is just for European members.Chitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-2134958147535590602015-01-15T02:19:58.534+00:002015-01-15T02:19:58.534+00:00I know it's probably hopeless to ask, but did ...I know it's probably hopeless to ask, but did I read it correctly that the contest is closed to Americans?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01188460509492981966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-28709504287625371492015-01-06T19:50:01.102+00:002015-01-06T19:50:01.102+00:00Great, thanks! Great, thanks! Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880262776614050044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-74591466613379128522015-01-06T12:24:04.161+00:002015-01-06T12:24:04.161+00:00Thanks Gemma. Thanks Gemma. Chitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-43554520219684445202015-01-06T12:17:33.827+00:002015-01-06T12:17:33.827+00:00I have no preference Sheila. Whatever you think sh...I have no preference Sheila. Whatever you think shows off the best voice of your character - openings are ripe for showing new things, but if you have a great new challenge scene, then share that! Gemma Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614433692914150518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-25119891883670387582015-01-06T12:16:10.670+00:002015-01-06T12:16:10.670+00:00Nope, opening OR scene. Openings are more likely t...Nope, opening OR scene. Openings are more likely to contain characters doing something new, but I'm happy for a scene - either is fine :)Gemma Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614433692914150518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-79292764481373205582015-01-05T23:45:45.510+00:002015-01-05T23:45:45.510+00:00I think Gemma wanted to see the opening sceneI think Gemma wanted to see the opening sceneChitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-6463518187652400442015-01-05T13:57:06.060+00:002015-01-05T13:57:06.060+00:00Thanks, Gemma and Chitra! I wasn't sure from a...Thanks, Gemma and Chitra! I wasn't sure from above - Gemma, would you prefer the opening? Or prefer a scene from deeper into the novel where character is tackling a new challenge? Sheila Averbuchhttp://www.spacekidsbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-33154117693653602062015-01-05T10:04:08.216+00:002015-01-05T10:04:08.216+00:00Start of a WIP is totally fine. Best of luckStart of a WIP is totally fine. Best of luckGemma Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614433692914150518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-48069145768130587392015-01-04T18:59:32.028+00:002015-01-04T18:59:32.028+00:00Well it can be from a WIP - of course if Gemma lik...Well it can be from a WIP - of course if Gemma likes it so much and asks for it, there you go, you have to rush and finish itChitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-87678587897617607822015-01-04T18:24:08.937+00:002015-01-04T18:24:08.937+00:00Love the challenge, Chitra & Gemma.
One questi...Love the challenge, Chitra & Gemma.<br />One question: does it have to be from a finished novel? Or can it be the start of a w-i-p ?K.M.Lockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540392557430776265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-12163865362213352212015-01-04T17:46:21.003+00:002015-01-04T17:46:21.003+00:00Many thanks, Chitra. This looks like the perfect c...Many thanks, Chitra. This looks like the perfect challenge to kick start the year. Good luck folks :-)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683226216793969080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222814162697318696.post-66397458251136376172015-01-04T11:55:41.682+00:002015-01-04T11:55:41.682+00:00Let me know if you have any questions, folksLet me know if you have any questions, folksChitra Soundarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459683357077199646noreply@blogger.com