Just binged on Pop-Ups...

[Andy D]

... So I thought I'd take the leap and join. Hi everybody. Hope you're all well and look forward to chatting etc

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Hello, Andy. Welcome. What sort of writing do you do? What do you like reading?

 

[Andy D]

Hi Katie-Ellen, nice to sort-of-meet you!

I'm a journalist by day, writing everything regional news basically (but I'm off on holiday at the moment) and I've written two YA sci-fi novels, the second of which I'm sending off at the moment. I submitted to the Pop-Ups about a month ago actually, so hopefully you might see it at some point.

Reading wise everything and anything really - Neil Gaiman to Salinger, Jon Ronson, Dickens. I'm trying to catch up on YA at the moment, as I'm submitting, so have just finished The Enemy by Charlie Higson and have started La Belle Sauvage.

Yourself? Obviously I've seen you on the Pop-Ups

 

[LeahH]

AndyD, we are both new today! And already you've submitted to Pop-Ups. Outstanding!!!

 

[Jackson Banks]

Welcome

 

[Lex Black]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Andy D]

AndyD, we are both new today! And already you've submitted to Pop-Ups. Outstanding!!!

Thanks LMH, good to meet you! How's the weather in Dallas? Such a typical Brit sort of question I know

 

[Andy D]

Welcome

Thanks Jackson good to meet you

 

[Andy D]

Welcome to the Colony!

Cheers Lex!

 

[Leonora]

Hi Andy. Glad to see you survived the binge...

 

[Katie-Ellen]

I write fiction and verse; assorted non-fiction and articles published here and there. Some short form fiction published. Like many of us, I've got a finished novel in a drawer... a modern, local eco-horror story...and another one's finished. , but I'm just sitting on it for now, gathering the energy for one more beasting.

Reading...eclectic. Re-reading Natural Causes by Barbara Ehrenreich. Non-fiction. Killing ourselves to live longer? We like to think we're in charge of our health, but we ain't in charge nearly as much as we would like to believe. Modern heresy! But 25 years battling an elusive, medically unresponsive autoimmune condition makes me think she's probably got that right.

Welcome to you too @AuthorLMHinton

 

[Andy D]

Hi Andy. Glad to see you survived the binge...

Just. Thanks

 

[Andy D]

I write fiction and verse; assorted non-fiction and articles published here and there. Some short form fiction published. Like many of us, I've got a finished novel in a drawer... a modern, local eco-horror story...and another one's finished. , but I'm just sitting on it for now, gathering the energy for one more beasting.

Reading...eclectic. Re-reading Natural Causes by Barbara Ehrenreich. Non-fiction. Killing ourselves to live longer? We like to think we're in charge of our health, but we ain't in charge nearly as much as we would like to believe. Modern heresy! But 25 years battling an elusive, medically unresponsive autoimmune condition makes me think she's probably got that right.

Welcome to you too @AuthorLMHinton

That sounds interesting - especially as I'm about to go out and try killing myself by playing 5-a-side football (although I mainly do that for fun ). I like the sound of a 'modern, local eco-horror story' more though!

 

[LeahH]

Thanks LMH, good to meet you! How's the weather in Dallas? Such a typical Brit sort of question I know

So hot I can't walk my dog! But don't worry -- he'll be walked after dark. Believe it or not, it's one of the coolest days we've had in weeks (a veritable cold front) and my patio thermometer reads only 96 degrees (Fahrenheit) right now. *sigh*

I can't wait for cooler temps.

 

[Barbara]

Welcome, Andy. Nice to meet you here

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Eva Ulian]

Hello Andy.

 

[KateESal]

Hi Andy!
Your YA research reading is a fine collection.
Welcome to the Colony, you'll find plenty here to help you with your writing journey.

 

[Robinne Weiss]

Welcome to the Colony!

 

[Robert M Derry]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Andy D]

Hi Andy!
Your YA research reading is a fine collection.
Welcome to the Colony, you'll find plenty here to help you with your writing journey.

Thanks Kate, looking forward to it!

 

[Andy D]

Hello Andy.

Hi Eva!

 

[Andy D]

Welcome, Andy. Nice to meet you here

You too Barbara

 

[Nikky Lee]

Hello and welcome!

 

[RK Wallis]

Hey Andy! A warm welcome to you The wait on Pop Ups is about 7/8 months unless you pay for a priority spot. Look forward to seeing it!

 

[Webbwalker]

Hello Andy. I'm a (former) journo turned novellist too. Welcome to the colony, it's a fine place to be.

 

[Andy D]

Hey Andy! A warm welcome to you The wait on Pop Ups is about 7/8 months unless you pay for a priority spot. Look forward to seeing it!

Hi RK, thanks for letting me know! How do you pay for a priority spot / how much is it? Sorry, I’m full of questions and don’t mind waiting in line, just keen to gauge reaction before I send out more submissions...

 

[Andy D]

Hello Andy. I'm a (former) journo turned novellist too. Welcome to the colony, it's a fine place to be.

Thanks! Feels like I’m in good company!

 

[RK Wallis]

How do you pay for a priority spot

No problem. Click on "upgrade" up in the top menu bar and scroll down until you see it. It's green

 

[Andrew Okey]

Welcome aboard Andy!