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Geoff N

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It's wonderful to see Litopia still up and running! I was a member quite a long time back and recently just became aware of Pop Up Submissions. I've been binging those for a few days now and wanted to pop in here to see if there are any old Topes hanging about. Looking forward to meeting new authors, readers, and friends as well!
 
Hi RK! Jamie Mollart hey? I remember him! Great guy. I'll have to check out his books. Although writing horror is my favorite, I dabble in suspense, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and a bit of fantasy. A combination of some, or all, I find keeps the process fresh.
 
Hi RK! Jamie Mollart hey? I remember him! Great guy. I'll have to check out his books. Although writing horror is my favorite, I dabble in suspense, sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, and a bit of fantasy. A combination of some, or all, I find keeps the process fresh.

Watch out for him :) He was on the 4th July Pop Ups...
 
Hi @Geoff N and welcome. Glad you found us again, and that you've already discovered Pop-Ups. I can understand why you binged. They can be addictive.

Do check out the writing groups/Workshops too, if you want to post anything for critique. And don't be shy about offering your own thoughts on other writers' work. Your opinions as a reader are as valid and important as anyone else's. As many members will testify, we learn a lot from critiquing others' work, too.

I'm one of the Guardians on Litopia. If you have any questions, please get in touch. I look forward to seeing you around the Colony! :)
 
Hi @Geoff N

Welcome back. Hope you enjoy becoming reacquainted with the Colony. Feel free to get stuck in.

Here's a handy guide to help you navigate as things may have changed since your last time here.

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It's wonderful to see Litopia still up and running! I was a member quite a long time back and recently just became aware of Pop Up Submissions. I've been binging those for a few days now and wanted to pop in here to see if there are any old Topes hanging about. Looking forward to meeting new authors, readers, and friends as well!
I was a member ages (about 10 years) ago, too. Quite a regular user. Then wrote less, logged in less, and one day the site seemed to disappear. Gave up looking for it and re-discovered it a few weeks back, when starting to submit to agents.
 
Thanks for the welcome everyone! Where’s that Peter Cox character? I’ve missed him!
Wow, Geoff! How great to have you back!

Litopia has, ahem, matured quite a lot since you were last around. Do come along to a Huddle.

:) p.
 

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