Fanfare! I Woman I Admire

[Rachel Caldecott]

Just came Runner up in my first ever writing competition, for 500 words about a (real) woman I admire. I won book tokens I am ridiculously happy for such a small thing. But it is one in the eye for my 18 year old son, who said, when I told him I'd been shortlisted, "Don't get your hopes up, you'll never win." OK I didn't win, but I am a runner up!! Yahoo!!

 

[Carol Rose]

CONGRATS!

 

[MaryA]

Oh Rachel, it makes me so happy to read this! Well done.

Pfft to the doubting son.

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Congratulations!

 

[Barbara]

YAYAYYAYAYAYYAYAYYYYYYYYAYAYAYYYYYYYYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYYYAYAYYY etc...

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Good work!

Families! Great to know our loyal loved ones have our backs He meant well, no doubt, just trying to prep his ma.


Take note, Monsieur le Sprog.

 

[Barbara]

I hope you printed out the good news email, and then stuck it on fridge like I said; not just to remind Junior, but also to remind yourself that you can write, and write well. I'm really pleased for you.

 

[Lex Black]

Congratulations!

 

[Amber]

Congratulations!!

The dedication your family shows in NOT supporting your writing continues to flabbergast me.

 

[Patricia D]

Congratulations Rachel, and Happy International Day of the Woman to the women of Litopia and the men who celebrate with us

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

I hope you printed out the good news email, and then stuck it on fridge like I said; not just to remind Junior, but also to remind yourself that you can write, and write well. I'm really pleased for you.

I didn't. But thanks. I had some nice comments from the judges so I'm well chuffed.

 

[Marc Joan]

Congrats! What will you spend the tokens on?

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Congrats! What will you spend the tokens on?

My daughter has asked for the latest Philip Pullman, so I guess some will go on that (and we'll both read it). Not sure what else yet. It was only £25 of tokens, but I thought of sending the woman I wrote about, £25 to spend on refugees. I might have to wait until next month until money is less tight. But I think she could put it to good use. A Woman I Admire writing competition results | YouByYou Books

 

[Katie-Ellen]

No. Forgive me, but you keep it Rachel. It's important that you do.

 

[Robinne Weiss]

Congratulations!

 

[WillHue]

Finalist presupposes good and yes, keep it. If it's your first dollar it's customary to frame it. Forgive me if it's not. So, when in Rome...Cheers!

 

[OperaDivaAlix]

Wit Woo, Congratulations

 

[ChrisLewando]

Congratulations. Give yourself a big pat on the back. 18-year olds, eh? What do they know about talented Mums!

 

[Rich.]

Great news, Rachel! Congratulations!

 

[Louise]

That's not a small thing at all, it's a great win! Congratulations!