tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post9048712483467355247..comments2023-12-11T11:36:37.489+00:00Comments on Macmillan New Writers: Party at Southbank Centremattfwcurran.com Web Admin http://www.blogger.com/profile/13651266491906006561noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-43831278600604099992009-06-05T10:53:06.511+01:002009-06-05T10:53:06.511+01:00Thanks everyone for all your support and positive ...Thanks everyone for all your support and positive comments. I really, really, really wanted to win, but that's the way it goes. I'll always be proud of the double listing. Rachel DuPree went to the judges without blurbs or reviews, and it didn't matter. That says a lot about the judges. They didn't have to be prompted to like the book. The book stood firm all by itself, and I'm proud of that.Ann Weisgarberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11220698901977906665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-86046593699551500022009-06-04T22:13:36.660+01:002009-06-04T22:13:36.660+01:00You know, Ann, this doesn't feel like commiser...You know, Ann, this doesn't feel like commiserations at all, as to get this far is a fantastic achievement. Glad you enjoyed the party - sounds typically London-decadent (and who says the book world is dominated by heavy drinking publishers? I'm certain each and every one was sober!) Huge congratulations again on Rachel DuPree… the first of many successes I reckon…mattfwcurran.com Web Admin https://www.blogger.com/profile/13651266491906006561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-7544970005853979552009-06-04T14:30:47.060+01:002009-06-04T14:30:47.060+01:00Your achievement is an example and inspiration to ...Your achievement is an example and inspiration to us all, Ann. You're to be highly congratulated for being an honored guest at the party. You're in the Big Leagues now. <br /><br />drwDoug Worgulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999842399881132161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-79412674762412459032009-06-04T13:36:19.301+01:002009-06-04T13:36:19.301+01:00I can only congratulate you on all the incredible ...I can only congratulate you on all the incredible achievements you have made with <i>Rachel</i>. The invaluable reward in a literary prize is the attention and recognition being listed brings, and you don't have to win to reap those benefits. It's a pity you didn't win, but your triumph must be far greater than any regret!<br /><br />Congrats again.<br /><br />F xFaye L. Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06962126539347817602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-45822520053662952892009-06-04T11:34:04.734+01:002009-06-04T11:34:04.734+01:00Drat! I was so hoping Rachel would win... Still, a...Drat! I was so hoping Rachel would win... Still, as everybody else has said it's wonderful to have got this far. Looking forward very much to meeting you later on today!Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-52695784312825043792009-06-04T09:41:25.534+01:002009-06-04T09:41:25.534+01:00Congratulations on getting so far, Ann, and on hav...Congratulations on getting so far, Ann, and on having your work recognised in such a manner. I'm sure it will not be long before we see your name attached to such an award again.Brian McGillowayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17569349052013628187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-30589287154249052142009-06-04T08:54:53.581+01:002009-06-04T08:54:53.581+01:00There's little to add to what the others have ...There's little to add to what the others have said, except that Rachel has blazed a glorious trail for us all. Long may it continue!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-64577833732138517362009-06-04T08:11:09.242+01:002009-06-04T08:11:09.242+01:00Ann ... to have come so far is an honour all write...Ann ... to have come so far is an honour all writers can only dream of. Your book is one that will resonate with readers for a long time to come, and so will you. Am proud to call you a friend.Maggie Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09397320196343147825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-50006224044192980102009-06-04T07:56:14.009+01:002009-06-04T07:56:14.009+01:00I echo Tim's words. This has been so exciting ...I echo Tim's words. This has been so exciting for all of us and we are so proud of you.Eliza Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06366249915039505394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5642795057392908919.post-33259215821949250852009-06-04T07:49:12.492+01:002009-06-04T07:49:12.492+01:00Ann, sorry you didn't win. But it's still...Ann, sorry you didn't win. But it's still absolutely brilliant to have earned so much good publicity. To have written a wonderful book, and have that recognised by your peers...it doesn't get much better than that, right?Tim Strettonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.com