tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post4072806178852077989..comments2024-02-17T09:53:06.168+00:00Comments on Notes from the Slushpile: The Arvon ExperienceCandy Gourlayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-33723686784605988512011-07-05T23:46:59.978+01:002011-07-05T23:46:59.978+01:00What a team! And how lovely to hear from you, Mala...What a team! And how lovely to hear from you, Malachy. You'll be very pleased to know that your students are still keeping in touch, sharing work over the internet and meeting face to face too. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience, I couldn't have released my inner exhibitionist without you! <br />MaureenMaureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-37180257324776188102011-07-05T23:04:19.123+01:002011-07-05T23:04:19.123+01:00I loved it too, Maureen! And I've just agreed...I loved it too, Maureen! And I've just agreed to run a picture book course with the wonderful Polly Dunbar at Totleigh Barton in June next year. Anyone fancy it?malachy doylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14428551785118345251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-24516710850019738572011-07-01T17:27:46.522+01:002011-07-01T17:27:46.522+01:00Thanks Astrid. But what a long time to wait!Thanks Astrid. But what a long time to wait!Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-85228419024955221802011-07-01T15:12:06.441+01:002011-07-01T15:12:06.441+01:00Great post Maureen. I'm even more excited now...Great post Maureen. I'm even more excited now about the Arvon Course I've book onto in November with Angela Newberry and Celia Rees. Anyone else going?Astrid Holmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09055395058044545566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-21398729613998900582011-06-27T17:15:53.155+01:002011-06-27T17:15:53.155+01:00We've been meeting up too and would love to ha...We've been meeting up too and would love to have a proper get together, a sort of mini Arvon with us pretending to be the tutors. One day.Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-45777375476006172902011-06-27T15:19:33.897+01:002011-06-27T15:19:33.897+01:00Hello Maureen...what a wonderful summing up of the...Hello Maureen...what a wonderful summing up of the Arvon experience. I took part in the Food Writing course at Totleigh Barton last July..although very different to writing for children (I imagine!) so many of our experiences are the same. I would tell anyone not to hesitate to sign up for a course...the experience has proved invaluable. Our group bonded so closely, that we are (in 10 days) having a long weekend reunion...most of the participants from last year plus both tutors!! Can't wait. thanks for a great post xo RachelMozart's Girlhttp://www.mozartsgirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-20164908686651237942011-06-03T15:27:51.879+01:002011-06-03T15:27:51.879+01:00That's Ok Jo. I'll answer to anything but ...That's Ok Jo. I'll answer to anything but usually get Maureen. I've always wanted a nickname though :)<br />Your Arvon line up sounds impressive! I wanted to go on the picture book one this year but left it far too late to book.Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-13421952940450322512011-06-02T23:41:14.882+01:002011-06-02T23:41:14.882+01:00Sorry, massive apologies - just realised I typed M...Sorry, massive apologies - just realised I typed Mo by accident...! What I meant to say was great post Maureen! Time for bed...Jo Wytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941417444551495613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-18182227496140254622011-06-02T23:39:11.582+01:002011-06-02T23:39:11.582+01:00Ooh... very exciting! I've got one lined up fo...Ooh... very exciting! I've got one lined up for September with Valerie Bloom and Julia Golding (and Meg Rosoff visiting) - I think I might spontaneously combust before I even get there. Great post Mo!Jo Wytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01941417444551495613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-25690643014327023772011-06-02T18:48:09.390+01:002011-06-02T18:48:09.390+01:00That brought back so many memories of my time at T...That brought back so many memories of my time at Totleigh Barton in Devon last year with Melvyn Burgess and Gillian Cross, who were inspirational. It was wonderful. And I recruited a few new SCBWIs!<br /><br />I can highly recommend these courses.Jackie Marchanthttp://www.jackiemarchant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-24961534579210493362011-06-02T18:28:32.657+01:002011-06-02T18:28:32.657+01:00We only had to wash up once! There was lots of bon...We only had to wash up once! There was lots of bonding over soap suds. And yes it was very inspirational. And a bit life/attitude changing too. I made some wonderful friends.Maureen Lynashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16855138050232488108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-38197596519365469602011-06-02T18:17:04.019+01:002011-06-02T18:17:04.019+01:00Great post - I haven't tried an Arvon course y...Great post - I haven't tried an Arvon course yet so it's interesting to hear about what's involved. Sounds v.inspirational!MC Rogersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13735238884673302488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-701894736280253278.post-10482617529362475822011-06-02T16:46:31.086+01:002011-06-02T16:46:31.086+01:00I'm so glad you had a great experience, Mauree...I'm so glad you had a great experience, Maureen - I went to one at Lumb Bank with Malorie Blackman and Melvin Burgess and came away with a real sense of purpose ... and hope. My only teeny tiny criticism is I can't bear washing dishes!Candy Gourlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07802791643303335762noreply@blogger.com