It’s been a momentous week in this neck of the woods. As you’ll know if you’ve been following this blog for a while, I’ve been working on a full collection of poetry, swapping manuscripts with Rob A Mackenzie and submitting to publishers. On Tuesday, the collection–The Ambulance Box–was accepted by Salt, who propose to publish in the spring. I’m delighted. Salt not only have a really strong list, but a positive, 21st century approach to the web, which publishers ignore or downplay at their peril. I’m thoroughly looking forward to working with them.
I Had to Pinch Myself
11 responses to “I Had to Pinch Myself”
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Congratulations, Andrew! Thoroughly deserved, and I’ll look forward to seeing it. As you say, a very strong list, and now that much stronger.
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Thanks, Matt. Hope Troy Town is doing well. I’ve just posted a note about your appearance on PoetCasting (been a long time coming).
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Almost as exciting as the Turkey v. Czech game!
Good stuff, many congrats.
ABJ
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“Almost as exciting as the Turkey v. Czech game!”
Well, almost…! What an amazing match – not that you will have been watching it, Andy P, but it was one of the best.
Seriously, this publication offer is so well deserved. The manuscript was excellent. I know the book will sell plenty of copies too, which ought to please Salt no end.
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Thanks, Andy and Rob!
You’re right about me and the game, Rob: football is one national obsession I’ve never managed to get obsessed about. Hope you’re right about the sales too!
Oh no! Exclamation mark overload! My punctuation is about to explode!
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That’s great news, congratulations.
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Congratulations from me too Andrew! Have been away for two weeks and look what happens when you return. Well done indeed. James W
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Well, the title is great for a start…very mind-catching. I read this yesterday (I think) and I’ve been wondering what the poem of the same title might be like ever since (I mean…now and again…not constantly…obviously…). Is there a poem called ‘The Ambulance Box’? Can you show it or is that not allowed? Maybe it’s already on an on-line what’s it somewhere..
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Many thanks, everyone. Glad you like the title, Rachel. It’s the title of a poem in the collection, but you won’t find it online as it hasn’t appeared anywhere as yet. I might post a poem or two from the book closer to publication, so I’ll consider posting that one.
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congrats – on your most recent success!
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Thanks, Violet. Hope you enjoy the blog.
Amy Jo Philip 
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