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Writer's pictureGwynne Weir

Has it only been a week?

It is quite hard to believe that a week ago today, I was in theatre having brain surgery. It has been a surreal 3+ months, and I am beginning to feel like I am getting back to whatever classes as normal.

During the week, I had one letter rejecting my entry for the 42 Words anthology competition: https://bamwrites.blogspot.com/2018/07/42-stories-anthology.html

Then this morning, I received confirmation that another entry I submitted was successful (you can submit multiple entries).

Publication will be when they have their target word count so if you’re interested give it a try!

It is odd to get news about my writing efforts while I am in recovery; but I suppose it is odder still that a week after my surgery I am up and sitting at my desk. I feel like I have been very lucky in this.

Today is a good day, and I know they won’t all be like today. I have to be careful – on these good days – not to overstretch and set myself back. But when I feel up to it, it is beyond me to just not have a go at some writing – to see what I am still able to do and to make sure that nothing is ‘missing’.

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Bridget Walsh
Bridget Walsh
Sep 24, 2021

Hi Gwynne. I was just reading your blog about getting back to writing. Then I saw this. I do hope you are on the mend. Well done on getting accepted. I'll check it out.

I'm just starting my next novel. I totally agree with you about getting as much down first. That's my plan too!

All the best. BridgetW

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Gwynne Weir
Gwynne Weir
Oct 22, 2021
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Hi Bridget,

Thanks - I keep forgetting to actually log in and reply as a member! I am doing really well with the physical part; have some further treatments coming up that might affect my writing in November, but I'll do what I can anyway.

I have been fortunate that I had far more of the good days than the bad ones and I hope it continues this way!

Best of luck with your results and your next project.

G x

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