Saturday 19 September 2009

So Proud!

I am such a proud Mum today! Back in July Megan entered a short story writing competition with New Writers UK and the Nottinghamshire Library service. About a fortnight ago she received a letter telling her she was a finalist. The award ceremony was today at County Hall . It was rather tense and the moment when Meg realised she wasn't a runner-up was a picture I didn't manage to capture. She was awarded the silver medal by Des Coleman and was able to attend a writer's workshop with an Author. The stories written by all the children are to be published in a book in the new year by a company called Author House with any profits going to the Danielle Beccan memorial fund. As soon as I know more I will post the details.
It was a great event with lots of authors promoting their books and chatting about how they write. Des Coleman was great with the youngsters and very generous with his time, and so many people were eager to sign the books we bought. I will be on the lookout for the next event that New Writers UK organise.

10 comments:

Lynne K said...

Wow! That's brilliant! Well done and congratulations to Meg.

Milena said...

Wow, that is amazing! What an achievemnet, well done Meg x

Vince B said...

Well done Megan that's great news.
Vince X

brenda said...

Well done Megan, great achievement. And what a proud moment for you Sally.

B x

bikerted said...

And a great big WELL DONE MEGS from me as well.

lisa said...

Well done Megan, that's fantastic. You deserve to be proud Mum.

Lisax

Anonymous said...

Well done to Megan! Pass on my congrats to her. Bet you were beaming with pride - I know I would be.
Barbara

Debbie Dolphin said...

oh wow well done you must be sooo proud sally
debbie

Guzzisue said...

well done Megan :-)

Megan said...

That's me!!!! Thanks everyone