I'm a winner (again)

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Sat, 2005-09-17 08:23

drew_gummerson

I'm a winner (again)

I mentioned this in another thread but anyway.

Ahem....

I am one of ten winners in the Middlesex University Short Story Prize. The final three placings are to be announced at an event on December 13th with Â£1000 going to the top story. And then all will appear in a book published by MU Press.

Best thing tho' was that Ali Smith was one of the judges so I've been glowing a bit since I found out thinking that someone I admire so much should like one of my stories. (And it was on here first.)

And I wonder if she will be at the event?

Sat, 2005-09-17 13:12

fergal

Of course you are a winner - your writing is brill, original and wonderful. Congratulations. If you do meet Ali Smith tell her she's brill, and that I thought Hotel World was amazing. Anyone who can write about a wrist watch in a way that is sexually alluring must have talent...

Sat, 2005-09-17 16:26

ivoryfishbone

fantastic news drew ... you really are super fab ...

Sat, 2005-09-17 19:19

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d.beswetherick

Brilliant, Drew; you keep at it, and you get the rewards. I think a competition that guarantees the top few publication is much better than one that picks a couple and forgets about the rest. I'm not surprised Ali Smith likes your stuff; she wrote the introduction to that Frances Gapper book you recommended to me, and even though I think you're a better writer than Gapper, you have similarities to her. I'm really pleased for you, mate.

Sun, 2005-09-18 00:31

drew_gummerson

Hey, a lot of my favourite people all in one thread. Thanks guys. d bes, I haven't heard from you in ages. What you been up to? Ferg, I haven't got the details - but if you're in or around London on the 13th then come with me. I guess I can take guests and I don't fancy going on my own so much. As long as you can drink lots of red wine, and cause a scene???

Mon, 2005-09-19 12:46

fergal

drinking lots of red wine and causing a scene is one of my many specialities Drew - so I'd love to.

Tue, 2005-09-20 16:48

drew_gummerson

Yeah! Well, when I've got the details I'll mail you.

Thu, 2005-09-22 09:35

Brooklands

I said well done on another thread too. But I'll say it again - well done! This is great news. Which story won? Joe

Fri, 2005-09-23 16:02

drew_gummerson

The story is 'Reyka'. It's one of The Penguin Variations. It'll be the 4th one to get published and the other 4 have appeared online on different websites.

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