Hi!
I used Litopia a while ago. I even came to the meet-up in Cambridge a few years ago - this was pre pandemic. It was really fun and everyone was lovely! Life changed a lot in the intervening years, though, and I drifted from the forum, even though I kept on with my writing.
So... what happened in the meantime?
In April 2022 I found a lump in my breast. In May 2022 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, age 37. I went through 8 rounds of chemo, breast conserving surgery, radiotherapy and 13 further cycles of a drug called Kadcyla which finished about 4 weeks ago. I'm doing really well now, all things considered.
What about my literary ambitions? Well (and I could not have predicted this) after being diagnosed with cancer I switched to comics. I'm working on a graphic memoir about my experiences and earlier this year was shortlisted for a prize - www.caliburnprize.com
If you want to see examples of my work they're on my Instagram at hayleygullen
Also - I'm speaking at an event in Brighton on Monday at 7.30pm. It's free and there's also the option to watch online if you fancy!
It's good to be back!
I used Litopia a while ago. I even came to the meet-up in Cambridge a few years ago - this was pre pandemic. It was really fun and everyone was lovely! Life changed a lot in the intervening years, though, and I drifted from the forum, even though I kept on with my writing.
So... what happened in the meantime?
In April 2022 I found a lump in my breast. In May 2022 I was diagnosed with breast cancer, age 37. I went through 8 rounds of chemo, breast conserving surgery, radiotherapy and 13 further cycles of a drug called Kadcyla which finished about 4 weeks ago. I'm doing really well now, all things considered.
What about my literary ambitions? Well (and I could not have predicted this) after being diagnosed with cancer I switched to comics. I'm working on a graphic memoir about my experiences and earlier this year was shortlisted for a prize - www.caliburnprize.com
If you want to see examples of my work they're on my Instagram at hayleygullen
Also - I'm speaking at an event in Brighton on Monday at 7.30pm. It's free and there's also the option to watch online if you fancy!
Cartoon County
www.cartooncounty.com
It's good to be back!