Sunday, February 22, 2009

Almost a winner!

I think most of you know my good friend, Shona Snowden. I'm excited to learn that she just landed a runner up position in a writing competition over at Women on Writing - here's the link to her piece: Recreating Home.

I've got to say I don't think much of that photo; it looks like her husband took it with a pocket camera when he was in a hurry to be somewhere else. A bit more make-up next time, please, Shona.

As for the writing, that last sentence is a howler (take a deep breath before the start), but the rest reads OK to me. I'm sure she'd like to know what you think! Link

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

I could never love Shona as much as I love you, McK. Nevertheless, I will go read her piece and report back to you. :)

Sarah Laurenson said...

Same here, McK. I'll take a look after dinner.

McKoala said...

That's funny, because people say we're terribly alike. It's the ears, apparently.

Sarah Laurenson said...

Oh yeah. It's definitely the ears. Awesome piece. I'll have to pop over and tell her.

Chris Eldin said...

The Koala could learn a thing or two about writing from Shona, even if she be a skinny lass with long beautiful locks and piercing blue eyes....
:-)

Her website is Gorgeous!! And the story about kissing a ghost, I want to know where I can buy it? It better be soon because I want to find out what happens!!

:-)

Oh, I forgot about the WOW recognition for Shona. See? Hie thee over, Koala, and let her teach you how it's done.
:-)

Phoenix Sullivan said...

Pass along my congrats to Shona! Oh,and do tell her that the first sentence of that piece deserves a whole 'nother flash memoir -- maybe for the next contest?

Don't worry, McK. You'll be able to write as well as Shona ... some day.

Whirlochre said...

Late in on this one, which I guess will provide you with another excuse to persecute me.

No idea why you're plugging that Snowden woman. All she's good for is complaining. Have you seen what she said on my blog a few weeks ago? After I sent her chocolate?

Normally, I woldn't mind, but what makes it especially annoying is that she's a bloody good writer...

PJD said...

That story is beautifully written and charming. Except the part about the stalker, of course. That's not so charming. But still beautifully written.

And I think it's a lovely photo. I think, McK, you're just jealous. And frankly, it's not becoming of such a talented and intimidating marsupial.

Robin B. said...

Oh!!! That picture is beauriful, and you need to tell Shona she's something special. And also tell her congrats!!!

McKoala said...

Thanks all, for the thanks and compliments, have passed on to Shona and she's happy!

Whirl, she says did you notice that the whole complaint letter was actually one big thank you?

Thanks for the shout out on your blog, PJD.