That Friday feeling

January 18, 2008

It’s been a much happier end to a week that started with a ‘near miss’ accident involving my parents and some terribly sad news connected to my old college. Then yesterday brought a series of small but happy snippets to lighten the gloom.

On a personal level, I have, apparently, been worrying for absolutely nothing about the current wip. I had a big thumbs up from my agent on the first quarter so feel so much happier. I also heard about a special research trip I’ve been trying to set up. It all seems to be on for Easter and I’m rather excited. 🙂

The RNA has also annouched its short list for the Romance prize, which is for shorter, category length romance novels – go take a look. I’m delighted to say that I know four of the nominees either personally or as Internet friends and I’ve even read one of the books! It’s The Secret Life of Lady Gabriella and I chose it a – because I love Liz Fielding’s books, they’re so full of wit and humour and b – I thought the contemporary title was such a refreshing change, not to mention the gorgeous cover picture. Congratulations to everyone on the list.

Next week, I’m going to tell you some more about the book I’m writing and can’t wait to show you one of the key ‘characters’ in it. He is handsome, blue, lives in Devon …and he’s waiting for me to try him out at Easter.

Comments

1. On January 18th, 2008 at 8:50 am
   Liz Says:
   

   Thanks, so much Phillipa. I wish you were going to be at the lunch so that I could convert from ‘net to personal friend. Soon, I promise.

   Liz

2. On January 19th, 2008 at 1:41 am
   liz Says:
   

   What this I read that you will not be at the lunch!!! I’m going all the way from Dubai surely you can spare a day in London with friends!!!!

   Hope you are feeling better.
   x

3. On January 19th, 2008 at 3:30 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   So glad The Agent likes the new book, Phillip – after all that wresling with it, this must feel great news!

   Rosy x

4. On January 19th, 2008 at 6:46 am
   Julie Cohen Says:
   

   Great news about your agent liking the book.

   I’m so glad your parents are okay.

5. On January 20th, 2008 at 9:12 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Liz and Liz! I’m afraid I can’t afford the time away from my business or the money this time Liz but I am going to the Manchester Pure Passion event.

   Rosy, Julie. Yes It’s a small piece of good news. Not very exciting but a relief.

6. On January 20th, 2008 at 11:20 am
   Maddie Moon Says:
   

   Good to hear that the week ended on a happier note and that your parents escaped relatively unscathed from their ordeal. Sounds very scary.
   Good too that the novel is progressing well, must be a relief to get the thumbs up. Keep up the good work!