Felixstowe Scribblers had a very healthy attendance this evening.
First on the agenda was the news, at long last, that HSBC has relented their stance and given authority for our signatories to be recognised. Great news despite receiving no apology for the terrible treatment we have received after their own mistake five years ago when completed mandates were handed over to a member of staff... That's enough of that for the time being.
The main thing is that we were able to repay the kindly Scribbler who offered and paid for our accommodation at the Library. He prefers not to be named but he knows who he is...it's a BIG THANK YOU from us!
Secondly we understand that the problems with the cover image have been sorted and sent to Gipping Press. Hopefully things will get moving very soon. Can't wait!
The evening's author feedback session featured Dave's "Pauline," a story that began from a remark by our old friend Ray Foster suggesting something could be made from a homework piece Dave had written. And so it came to be. 30,000 words or so and one of the characters just didn't feel right. Taking the character out reduced the size by two thirds and meant a virtual re-write. Reading out two passages from this, Dave received excellent feedback and will act on one or two very constructive suggestions. He thanks everyone for their morale boosting discussion that followed the radings.
After a welcome coffee break, the Scribblers delivered their 500 word work on "Photo Album" and what a marvellous mix of stories we had the pleasure of enjoying. Well done to everyone!
Our next meeting, the last before the forthcoming Felixstowe Book Festival, is another flash fiction event, this time with a slight difference to normal. It is one of the photographic sessions we do from time to time. Simply bring in a photograph of a person or persons, a place or something of your choice - perhaps a train a boat or a plane - and we'll have fun shuffling them up and allowing you to draw one photo, (not your own!) to write about. It is always an enjoyable evening. It takes place on 18th June with a usual start time of 7.30pm.
Until then,
Keep Scribbling!
