Comments on: Harlequin Presents Writing Competition 2009: Winner Gill/Jilly’s First Chapter

By: The Rewards of Rewriting at Maisey Yates

The Rewards of Rewriting at Maisey Yates — Sat, 25 Dec 2010 00:07:42 +0000

[...] into the basic scenes that I had, kept myself confined to a similar black moment. When my lovely CP Jilly, suggested I rewrite from midway through on, and my editor confirmed it, I had a mild panic attack. [...]

By: Madeline

Madeline — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 04:02:30 +0000

And the crowd cries for more…fantastic work. I love MH and this chapter just epitomises the series: spunk, youth, glamour, fun, humour and a whole lot of flirting! I had a great time reading it. Can’t wait to read more…good luck with the upcoming process!

Madeline

By: Sally Clements

Sally Clements — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:17:47 +0000

Gosh thats a great first chapter. Your voice is really original and fun too, and the hint dropped so casually in that she doesn’t know about her mother masterfully played. Really looking forward to reading the rest of it, you’ve set the ptq perfectly!
Congratulations on a well deserved win.

By: Lorraine N

Lorraine N — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:37:39 +0000

Congratulations! Enjoy your win. It’s well deserved. Enjoyed the chapter immensely. Hope to see the rest of this story in print soon.
Merry Christmas!

By: Ros

Ros — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:46:44 +0000

Well done, indeed! It’s a fun, inventive set up that definitely intrigues. You do have a great ear for dialogue, so I guess my only concern is your over-reliance on italics. There are a LOT in this one chapter and mostly it’s not needed. The reader can work out where the emphasis should be – trust them.

By: Abbi

Abbi — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:03:19 +0000

Jilly,

Sorry for my late entry. I just adore this story. And you definitely have the voice. Keep writing. You WILL get there. And I will be one of the first to buy it.

Abbi

By: Anne MacFarlane

Anne MacFarlane — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:42:10 +0000

Congratulations Jilly. Terrific first chapter and fabulous dialogue.

By: Francine Howarth

Francine Howarth — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 12:11:50 +0000

Congratulations!

Well done.

Definitely airing chick-lit.

By: Susan Wilson

Susan Wilson — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 10:36:44 +0000

Fabulous! Congratulations on a well deserved winning chapter, can’t wait to read the rest in print.
Well done Jilly!

By: Romy

Romy — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:25:43 +0000

Wow – incredible chapter, Gill! I hope we get to read the rest real soon. And once again, congratulations on winning this contest.