Eileen Jennison

11/05/2005

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Dear Wendy I've really enjoyed wandering round your website. I'd never read any of your poetry before so I found this particularly fascinating. I loved the page written by Debora; she's obviously inherited your talent. It was interesting to hear a writer's childs take on living with a writer. My own kids would probably have some revealing comments to make. "We never have any clean clothes," "the fridge is empty," "are you at that computer again?" to name a few. I'm sure the film deal is just round the corner. Love and best wishes Eileen Jennison x

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Chris O'Donnell

27/08/2004

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I enjoyed reading the articles on your website. Any articles about Singapore takes me back there. I spent many years in Singapore coming and going between 1965 and 2001. I joined my first RFA ship in Singapore as a cadet so I have seen Singapore as it was and as it is now. To be honest I think I prefer modern day Singapore probably because I enjoyed a period between 1999 and 2001 so much.

I hope to get a copy of your book" Long Journey Home" .I am sure I will enjoy it.

All the best.

Chris O'Donnell

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Jerry Graham

20/06/2004

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Dear Wendy,

I would like to thank you for your tips on this page. I have been wanting to writing a novel for some time now, and for a long time i have had this idea in my head that has grown several times over the year and didn't have a clue of where to begin from reading your Do's and Don'ts on writing a novel I now know where to start. I appreciate the hospitality that you as a writer has brought among young aspiring writers. Being an Openly gay 21 year old, I will have many adventures finding a good publisher, but from what i can see most are "gay friendly" From the bottom of my heart I thank you on Behalf of all young aspiring writers.

Sincerely, Jerry W. Graham

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Ed Turley

17/06/2004

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Good morning, Wendy - and thank you for your support at the 'Bloomsday' session of the Wear Valley Writers' group, last night. Your learned and timely contributions were not only helpful to the group, but gave me a chance to assemble my scattered thoughts. Thanks also, once more, for your continued encouragement with my writing. I will do something, one day, which will enable you to say, "Well, of course, I knew him when he could barely string a dozen sentences together...and now look at him." Perhaps!! Thanks again - and continued Good Luck with your own writing. Ed Turley

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John Patterson

10/06/2004

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I heard you on Radio Clevelend, this afternoon. Until then I must confess I had never heard of you. - Ooops, I could have put that more diplomatically. I will be popping into Penrith Library and looking for you on the shelf. Why? Well I'm a native of Bishop, born in the Tenters Street Maternaty Unit in late 1941.

Until 5 years ago, we lived had in the "home counties" for 19 years (such an arrogant name - the not MY HOME COUNTIES) and I promised that if fate took me 'home' then I would pop into Durham Cathedral and just sit for a while. Well this afternoon I was en-route to Durham on business when I heard you. I concluded my business and then honoured my promise to myself.

I went to the cathedral. I the choir were practising followed by evensong with the organ being played. I only stayed for 20 minutes. Home at last.

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ken smith

10/06/2004

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Thanks for the site found it interesting, did the woman who died of a broken heart die at Brancepeth?

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Jean Goodhind

02/12/2003

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Hi there Wendy. Don't remember if we ever met, but I write as Jeannie Johnson for Orion. Had to say I love your site. Full of life. Also writing to say how much I smiled and clapped at your article Twentieth Century Blues in Solander. Remembering, as well as researching, is what makes saga characters spring into life so much more easily than those of previous centuries - my thoughts anyway. Re your book covers - I'm divided. Your name looms large on the paperback - always a good thing so an ex HC editor friend tells me, but there's something more compelling about the hardback, and it's not just because I prefer gabled Jacobean style houses. best regards, Jeannie

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Theresa Bielecki Owens

20/09/2003

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Wendy -- Greetings from Massachusetts! I am one of the Probation Officers you met with at Dorchester Court in Boston. Currently I am working at another court (Taunton) and am hoping to get the Changing Lives Through Literature program off the ground there! I thought of you and Avril and looked up your website!! Apparently things are going well, congratulations on your newest release. Just thought I'd drop a line and say Hello! Are you still involved with writing workshops for incarcerated women? If (I mean when) we get CLTL off the ground in Taunton I would like to use your suggestions for writing. It was a pleasure meeting you. Take care. Theresa

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Ed Turley

10/09/2003

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Belated thanks for invitation to your latest book launch, and congrats on your continued success. You (seem to) work hard and deserve the plaudits. This site is brilliant - quick and easy to navigate, full of interesting 'stuff' and insights into how a writer thinks and works. And finally, for those who haven't yet had the opportunity - make an effort to attend Wendy's workshops. She is stimulating, encouraging, sometimes quite fierce but always worth listening to.

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Judy Otter

15/08/2003

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Great website. Love the 'About Wendy' slot by Debora. If you've not yet read Wendy's books, now is the time to start!

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Julia Darling

11/08/2003

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What a great website...very readable and interesting...nice colours too. Love Julia

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Gillian Wales

11/08/2003

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Well done! As ever, the writing is up to standard and the creative juices - from both generations - have certainly been flowing inspirationally. As ever, an interesting and informative experience. Looking forward to murder in the BATH...

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Joy Basdeo

08/08/2003

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I was introduced to Wendy by a mutual friend some years ago and love spending time with her. Her authentic self shines through both in her fiction and in her life. I see this as a kind of bravery, and I admire it. I really liked Debora's write-up on her mother. Don't we all want to be loved and admired by our daughters? Perhaps even more than our sons.

I am looking forward to reading her new book and to her sharing her own happenings.

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Claire Malcolm

08/08/2003

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Well done Wendy and family - it's a wonderful site: Bright fresh and full of words of wisdom!

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Peter Williamson

07/08/2003

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Very interesting.

Peter

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Sue Morris

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8/5/2003

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A great read about a fascinating author. An excellent website - so easy to find one's way round.

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Elizabeth Bradley

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8/5/2003

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What a super site - so informative and fun! Good luck with your writing. Elizabeth Bradley