[sagwdg] Re: FW: A Gentleman Lag
- From: "R Allan" <r.allan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <sagwdg@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:41:36 +1000
What a success, very pleasing!
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Sent: 27 June 2018 10:14 am
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Subject: [sagwdg] FW: A Gentleman Lag
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From: jamwood1 jamwood1 <jamwood1@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:jamwood1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: 26 June 2018 23:42
To: s stenning
Subject: Re: A Gentleman Lag
Hello Sue
You may remember last year I came to Sydney to show my book to the writer's
group. I took the advice and submitted it for the Don Grant Award of the
AIGS (or Family History Connections as they are now known).
I am happy to report that I gained second place. The judges' feedback was
very encouraging and the constructive comments were nothing that can't be
included in any future publications (should I lose all rational thought).
First place went to a biography of a John Muston, by Robert Wuchatsch,
self-published by Stony Rises Run. His foreword was written by Geoffrey
Blainey no less, and if you read Richard's bio on his website, he has a long
history in historical circles. So I felt I was in exalted company.
I might add, that none of the nominations for the Alexander Henderson Award
met their criteria, and so was not awarded this year. The judges are very
observant, noting my inconsistencies in using 'sr' or 'snr'. They suggested
I get an editor next time!! Only if I win the lottery.
But it was lovely, though very long, day from Newcastle to Melbourne. The
lunch itself was magnificent. The speaker was Caroline Jane Knight, 5th
great niece of Jane Austen, and she wrote Jane and Me- My Austen Heritage.
So thanks for the tip. The award has given me so much confidence to put pen
to paper again.
Regards
Elizabeth
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