Even writing this blog post title is surreal. How did this happen again?
I won't write much now... still too tired, too shocked, too euphoric and too terrified (ohmygod what if the rest of the book is rubbish and they decide not to publish it!) to even attempt it.
But I did want to say a huge big massive THANK YOU to everyone who entered the competition. There were so many talented writers who entered - Heidi, Lindsay and Carrie from the top 4 included, but also all the lovely ladies who read this blog - and without you there would have been no New Voices.
Thank you also to everyone who took the time to read my entry, to comment and to vote. You have quite literally made my dream come true. Thank you.
I'm not on FB or blogging much this month because of NaNo, but I wanted to drop by and congratulate you. The NV competition was filled with excellent writers and warm wonderful people who offered encouragements and critiques. I feel really lucky to have taken part in it. It is the thing that really made me determined to take myself a little bit more seriously as a writer.
ReplyDeleteI wish you the very best of luck in what comes next.
Julia
Great going, Leah! Well done! I think I may need to borrow your RWAus costume - it clearly worked. :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Leah, wishing you lots of luck on the rest of the book!
ReplyDeleteLeah, just saw the news! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteHUGE congrats Leah!! You know how happy I am for you and so excited to have been here all the way along the journey and hopefully there along for the rest. BUT, I'll be honest, I'm also HELL jealous and you know it :)
ReplyDeleteOoh I feel a cyber party coming on! Massive, huge, colossal congratulations on your win Leah. I'll raise my glass of cyber bubbly in your honour and drink a toast to your health, happiness and future success in writing squillions of books for M&B.
ReplyDeleteIt did happen! It did! I'm so excited for you and I can't wait to hear what happens next on your road to publication (yay) so don't forget to tell because I'm not above begging. I bet the iPad and books are winging their way to you right now ;)
ReplyDeleteJulie - Yep, I reckon taking yourself seriously as a writer is such an important step to make. I've been "writing" for about 5 years, but it's only in the last 18 months that I've gotten my act together!
ReplyDeleteJackie - Haha! Although I did specify an actual phone call in that dress, not a Facebook status update ;) But, I'm not complaining :)
Susan and Sally - Thank you!!!!
Rach - You have been just gorgeous throughout all of this - thank you :) Don't worry, you're next!
Elissa - Oooh, I like the idea of squillions of books! Just need to get number 1 finished first :)
Lacey - I'm sure your buttons helped!!!! Thanks for your support :)
Well done again. it must be very exciting writing now knowing it WILL be published!!
ReplyDeleteWell, Janette, I'm sure if I write something terrible they won't publish it :)
ReplyDeleteBut yes, I'm so lucky to be in this position!
Posting late Leah - but just wanted to add my congratulations to you. Well done. And don't sweat - your book is going to be fab! Caroline xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Leah!
ReplyDeleteCongrats Leah. Such a wonderful finish to my holiday time :) Your entry was fab and I'm sure the rest of the book will be too !
ReplyDeleteYou rock, Clappers!!! ggggg
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