I’m a little bit pleased with myself. I’ve entered a few travel writing competitions over time. I don’t actually expect to win. My writing style (such as it is) is a little unconventional for some. It’s fine, I don’t mind being an also ran. Besides. there’s no such thing as bad publicity as the PR pimps say; it’s all to the good. So you could have knocked me over with a feather boa when I found out that my entry, Bodrum, Turkey’s San Tropez, to the I Must Be Off Travel Writing Contest 2014 was awarded third place by judge, Robin Graham. Robin said of my little piece:
“Very professional – a knowledgeable and informative introduction to a destination that digs beneath the surface, in an engaging style.”
But there’s more. Yesterday, I received news that I’d come in first for the Reader’s Choice Award. A massive hand to anyone who took the trouble to visit and comment on the article. Thank you. I’m really chuffed!
You are the best!!! You make us laugh and want to read and that to me is what it’s all about.
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What a nice thing to say. thank you 🙂
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This is wonderful news, Jack. Congratulations. I never had any doubt. 🙂
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I’m never so confident 😉
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I know that feeling too. 🙂 Congratulations, again.
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Congratulations, Jack! Keep at it and we’ll soon be seeing you on the telly!
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I have a face for radio 😀
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Well deserved! I did visit and comment and agree with the rest of my fellow readers in their ‘choice’.
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Yes, you did. Thank you 🙂
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Well done Jack. You work hard enough; now time for some rewards.
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Part time!
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I bathe in your reflected glory! 🙂
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It won’t be enough to clean all those important little places 🙂
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Well done, me dear. Something to perk that pansy up whilst he recovers from the surgeon’s knife. Much deserved!! xXx
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Thank you. My gash is recovering nicely!
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Bravo (brava?) Jack.
Many years ago I came fourth (you’ve gained a place on me) in a Sunday Times travel writing competition with a piece on Florida. They printed my piece on Florida in the ST and in a harback/paperback anthology by DAvid&Charles.
I thought I’d hit the Big Time.Alas, still waiting for that!
David
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I’m impressed. I’ve given up on waiting for fame and fortune to come a-calling.
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I am not surprised at all. You’re a wonderul writer and I love reading your work. Keep on keeping on, Jack! ❤
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Ahhh! *…ful* *wonderFul* As in I am not (apparently) a wonderFul speller today. 🙂
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Well that’s cheered me up today. Thank you 😀
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