Delayed Passion

February 27, 2008

I finally downloaded my Nokia pics of the Pure Passion Awards. They’re grainy and shaky but here they are. The room was very impressive in that Victorian Gothic way, beautifully laid out and decorated with little goodies donated by Mills & Boon who had sponsored the event. I sat next to two v nice M&B eds (who must think I’m very cheeky) and to Christina Jones and her partner. I can’t help approaching these things with a journalist’s hat on, wanting to know things and interview people, rather than thinking I ought to be ‘networking’. I think I still feel more comfortable that way: standing on the outside looking in.

Anyway, here’s me trying to keep up with the Jones(s) – a delighted Chris and Catherine (Kate Lace).

All the shortlisted books were laid out on a table staffed by Borders. I heard our books are now on a special display in the Manchester branch. Here’s me signing my copies. I also bought Stardust by Neil Gaiman for my daughter.

Afterwards I went out for dinner and drinks with a wonderful group of writers who I won’t name to protect the innocent. I learned a lot that night from some experienced and successful authors and that has helped me focus on what I want to do next. I need to stop listening to some of the more negative voices in my life. 🙂

PS I met Sally Lawton for coffee the next day. She’s helping me with my research for ISHBM.

Comments

1. On February 27th, 2008 at 4:49 am
   Ray-Anne Says:
   

   Thanks for the photos – wow, don’t you all look glam?
   How fantastic. 🙂

2. On February 27th, 2008 at 6:21 am
   Debs Says:
   

   The pictures are great and I’m so glad you had a fun as well as informative time. You all looked great. Christina is such a lovely person.

3. On February 27th, 2008 at 11:51 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Thanks Ray Anne and Debs. It was a real lightbulb evening for me in lots of ways. 🙂

4. On February 27th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
   ellenrhian Says:
   

   You look fantastic,Pippa.Glad you had a great evening.I hope your daughter enjoys ‘Stardust’I read it recently & really loved it

5. On February 28th, 2008 at 1:43 am
   Christina Phillips Says:
   

   sounds like you a wonderful evening Phillipa – and aren’t those ‘lightbulb’ moments great?

6. On February 28th, 2008 at 6:35 am
   liz Says:
   

   Don’t be negative!!!!!! Go for it – what ever it is.

   Great photos. BTW spied another person reading wish you were here while I was have the necessary mani pedi here in Dubai 🙂

7. On February 29th, 2008 at 5:53 am
   Rosy Thornton Says:
   

   Great pics, Phillipa!

   Rosy x

8. On February 29th, 2008 at 6:08 am
   Phillipa Says:
   

   Gee, thanks everyone – and nice to hear about WYWH spotting. I have the crows a bit this morning.

9. On February 29th, 2008 at 1:39 pm
   Nell Dixon Says:
   

   Hugs, looks like you had a fab time!