tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post8489052917931566089..comments2023-07-31T01:44:54.861-07:00Comments on Caribbean Children's and Young Adult Literature Diane Browne: On Winning a Commonwealth Short Story CompetitionDiane Brownehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00027399765826980748noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-47419533456786514592011-09-28T18:30:48.243-07:002011-09-28T18:30:48.243-07:00Thanks ever so much, Emma.Thanks ever so much, Emma.Diane Brownehttp://dianebrowneblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-24983523513002865322011-09-28T16:43:48.088-07:002011-09-28T16:43:48.088-07:00We are all very proud of you, Diane - my former He...We are all very proud of you, Diane - my former Heinemann colleague! Hooray!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-64738425618505984442011-09-23T08:16:18.578-07:002011-09-23T08:16:18.578-07:00Thanks Nancy. You can read it on the Commonwealth ...Thanks Nancy. You can read it on the Commonwealth Foundation website page at the post about the awards. There have been new posts since then so you may have to look for it. If it is no longer there I can send you a copy.Diane Brownehttp://dianebrowneblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-1464811652220304852011-09-23T07:45:23.359-07:002011-09-23T07:45:23.359-07:00Diane! Congratulations! I didn't know you w...Diane! Congratulations! I didn't know you won this award! I am so pleased for you... and the well-deserved recognition it brings you!<br /><br />Where can I read the story?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02296657399894846790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-24253649255373038542011-09-21T08:18:03.969-07:002011-09-21T08:18:03.969-07:00Thanks, June. Yes, I recognise that about America,...Thanks, June. Yes, I recognise that about America, and of course, the younger generation of writers knows how to do this well, no doubt aided by the concept of 'letting everybody know everything' of the social network. I also think that when dealing with 'gatekeepers' from our generation one has to be careful. They do think in the old time way, and possibly can be vexed with both the book and the author for 'pushing up herself'. I guess, as in all things, one must know the target audience and the values of the gatekeeper. However your comment is very much appreciated and will support me when I am 'promoting'.Diane Brownehttp://dianebrowneblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2798666792536941164.post-78612792016953049912011-09-21T06:03:54.047-07:002011-09-21T06:03:54.047-07:00Congratulations! I'm sure the competition was...Congratulations! I'm sure the competition was stiff. I shall visit the website and I look forward to reading the winning entries. <br /><br />It is true that we, Caribbean people, don't like to appear boasty. I was an exchange student to the USA back in 1966 and one of the things I learnt from that experience was that to get ahead you've got to blow your own trumpet - everyone is promoting their own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257713483600159931noreply@blogger.com