Monday 24 September 2012

My Weekly Story and Sunshine Awards

It has been a while, but one of my short stories, Time to be a Family Again, should be in this week’s My Weekly magazine. The title has been changed and it was accepted ages ago, but I’m really pleased to be inside the pages of My Weekly again!


I’m also pleased to accept another Sunshine Blogger Award from two lovely blogging friends, Erin O’Connor and Paula Martin. I just love that pretty flower brightening up the blog at this time of year. In exchange, I had to answer the following questions - this always makes me think, although it’s meant to be a bit of fun, and I usually end up with more than one answer!

1. What is your favourite Christmas/festive movie?
Little Women or It’s a Wonderful Life

2. What is your favourite flower?
Don’t really have one favourite but I like freesia, roses and alstroemeria

3. What is your favourite non-alcoholic beverage?
Bitter lemon, or lime and ginger beer

4. What is your passion?
Dancing (or it used to be!) - and reading, writing and film

5. What is your favourite time of year?
Autumn – especially cold, dry and sunny days

6. What is your favourite time of day?
Evening when all tasks are completed

7. What is your favourite physical activity?
Dancing, walking, or swimming

8. What is your favourite vacation?
A few days in Venice, Canada, or a cruise with an interesting itinerary

I am now pleased to pass this award on to some other lovely bloggers who can choose whether to accept or ignore the award, as I know lots of bloggers have already received this:

Carol Bevitt, Romy Sommer, Tracy Fells, Cara Cooper, Anita Chapman

19 comments:

Anita Chapman said...

Thank you so much Rosemary. This has brightened my morning as I work my way through the ironing pile, looking out at the torrential downpour! Congratulations on your award. Venice-excellent choice!x

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Ps, congratulations on the publication of your short story!x

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Rosemary Gemmell said...

You're welcome, Anita - and thanks for your good wishes!

TracyFells said...

Thank you for the Sunshine Award Rosemary. I love the cheerful sunflower. Agree with you on season - I love Autumn and right now the days are simply gorgeous (when not too wet or windy!)

Jean Bull said...

Congratulations on getting your story in My Weekly at last!

Cara Cooper said...

Many congratulations on your short story publication Rosemary, I shall look out for it. I'm only too pleased to accept the award, many thanks.

Joanna said...

Congratulations on the publication in My Weekly, Rosemary. That's fabulous news!

I enjoyed all your answers and agree with Autumn being the loveliest season of them all. I've been enjoying writing today while the rain pours down.

Frances Garrood said...

Well done on that story, Rosemary. I shall look out for it!

penandpaints said...

Congratulations on your story, Rosemary!
x

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Hi Tracy - you're welcome! And thanks for following.

Many thanks, Jean!

You're welcome, Cara - and thanks!

Thank you, Joanna - although I love the cold, dry days best, I also like having a good excuse to stay in and write!

Thank you, Frances!

Many thanks, P&P!

Diane Fordham said...

Congrats Rosemary :-)

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Thank you, Diane!

ManicScribbler said...

Congratulations on the award, Rosemary and thanks for the interesting insights. Being incurably nosy, I love these little peeks into authors' lives.
Lyn

Romy Sommer said...

Thanks so much for the award, Rosemary, and for the comments you've left on my blog.

It was also fabulous meeting another Romy at the RNA conference.

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Many thanks, Lyn! And for the follow.

You're welcome, Romy - it was great to meet you!

Katbalou said...

Awesome work:-)

Rosemary Gemmell said...

Thanks, Karen!