tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post6673555153161440965..comments2024-03-29T07:43:01.003+00:00Comments on Help! I Need a Publisher!: WORDS +COMPETITION +HALLOWEEN +HOTEL CHOCOLAT = hooray!Nicola Morganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-87006313208294167262009-10-19T16:59:01.705+01:002009-10-19T16:59:01.705+01:00Can't resist any longer in spite of d**t (rude...Can't resist any longer in spite of d**t (rude word, shouldn't even hint at it here). Hotel Chocolat too good, but a hundred words... Hmm. Tricky.Cathie Hartiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620255379492406658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-2044383994733926102009-10-19T16:06:58.547+01:002009-10-19T16:06:58.547+01:00Just seen this - fab idea! Am hard at work (which ...Just seen this - fab idea! Am hard at work (which doesn't just mean am a scary boss), and hope to come up with something by midday Wednesday. Or maybe two somethings - it's chocolate! And rather nice chocolate at that... :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309191526500602452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-31452608993437559622009-10-17T02:58:28.043+01:002009-10-17T02:58:28.043+01:00This was so much fun to try that I'm sending a...This was so much fun to try that I'm sending an entry even though I'm not officially on the follow list. I'm really sorry, Nicola, but it wants me to sign up for a google account first. I'll understand if that disqualifies. Will you write one of your own to post along with the winners? That would be fun :)Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-41710080308490416002009-10-14T21:16:50.205+01:002009-10-14T21:16:50.205+01:00Only 100 words is tough... but first entry sent.Only 100 words is tough... but first entry sent.Marshall Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362417446783286392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-68311246002449965772009-10-14T13:03:03.244+01:002009-10-14T13:03:03.244+01:00Super!
I've entered :)Super!<br />I've entered :)Rachel Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048590167153841615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-27469746256977340932009-10-14T08:53:53.650+01:002009-10-14T08:53:53.650+01:00Second entry is away - it came to me as I fell asl...Second entry is away - it came to me as I fell asleep last night! <br /><br />How many entries have you had so far??Catherine Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540552933192453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-56678695899048277772009-10-14T07:36:16.488+01:002009-10-14T07:36:16.488+01:00Just sent out a tweet pointing people in this dire...Just sent out a tweet pointing people in this direction. Words for chocolate is a winning combination.bubblecowhttp://www.bubblecow.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-66636546061426555912009-10-14T02:47:19.879+01:002009-10-14T02:47:19.879+01:00ok, i'll bite... erm... write, but lost most o...ok, i'll bite... erm... write, but lost most of my contacts in ol blighty, years ago, when we left a common board for other lands :(laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-91902182948526141732009-10-14T01:28:50.031+01:002009-10-14T01:28:50.031+01:00Bribery, corruption as well - all in 100 words?Bribery, corruption as well - all in 100 words?catdownunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06959328192182156574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-43873147785965730452009-10-13T22:21:07.900+01:002009-10-13T22:21:07.900+01:00Turns out it’s not as hard as I thought to become ...Turns out it’s not as hard as I thought to become a follower. Religious movements could learn a lot from this blog. (I think it was the little chocolate skulls that swung it for me.)JaneFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920957855661479676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-38041501475972274042009-10-13T22:18:47.217+01:002009-10-13T22:18:47.217+01:00*I. Damn it, the thought of chocolate is already p...*I. Damn it, the thought of chocolate is already playing with my words. I must put chocolate out of my mind and concentrate on lexis.Jen Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509363396300623342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-2007908699508736102009-10-13T22:17:50.025+01:002009-10-13T22:17:50.025+01:00I have sent you chocolate previously, need a bribe...I have sent you chocolate previously, need a bribe again? ;) Argh, this sounds like a very tricky task. I shall get my thinking cap on. <br /><br />Thank you for arranging this competition; you are too good to us! xxJen Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14509363396300623342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-36092623629712568792009-10-13T22:16:42.437+01:002009-10-13T22:16:42.437+01:00OK, I have to know - how do writers get Hotel Choc...OK, I have to know - how do writers get Hotel Chocolat to get in touch with them and offer FREE chocolate? How? How? (And yes, I signed up to follow your blog, just because you asked me to. I am so obedient.). Ok going to win some chocolate now.Tania Hershmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781460794034586895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-81415367193676157782009-10-13T21:41:35.393+01:002009-10-13T21:41:35.393+01:00Simon - trust a man to point out that mistake! I...Simon - trust a man to point out that mistake! I'm useless with details like that; should have got my husband to check.<br /><br />fairyhedghog - welcome, and no I am sure you are not cheap. I am very glad to see you here and thank you to writtenwyrdd<br /><br />Marshall - yes, wine might have that effect but it's not on offer. <br /><br />Everyone else - please stop messing Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-64159845398550211332009-10-13T21:32:00.492+01:002009-10-13T21:32:00.492+01:00A house made of chocolate - Hansel and Gretel meet...A house made of chocolate - Hansel and Gretel meets Willy Wonka. It would work so much better than gingerbread!<br /><br />Thanks for a great contest.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972925629235261913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-53673049575670043372009-10-13T21:14:42.902+01:002009-10-13T21:14:42.902+01:00OK, entry number one (there may or may not be a nu...OK, entry number one (there may or may not be a number two - eeek, that doesn't sound right!) is winging it's way to you. I had some trouble sending, but I think it has now successfully dispatched; please forgive me if you get duplicate emails!<br /><br />Must really now try and sleep on this and see if I can come up with another idea.<br /><br />Fun, fun, fun. Will you publish all the Catherine Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17540552933192453722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-20088346466309381052009-10-13T21:04:36.403+01:002009-10-13T21:04:36.403+01:00Well, as I was was the one who kindly pointed out ...Well, as I was was the one who kindly pointed out to you that it is in fact Chocolate Week you should already know that I worship you etc etc.<br /><br />I could withhold all future knowledge of gorgeous weeks from you until such a time as you deliver me chocolates, but I am far too scared of you for that.<br /><br />I am already a follower and have followed you to twittersphere, and unlike Flixton Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786998532681180809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-26758857795139435942009-10-13T20:36:24.798+01:002009-10-13T20:36:24.798+01:00I was just yanking your chain and trying to be a h...I was just yanking your chain and trying to be a horrible influence. But I really am afraid to write about chocolate, because I may never stop.Mamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853842158606222286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-33300232417842182262009-10-13T20:30:09.126+01:002009-10-13T20:30:09.126+01:00Do you like chocolate then? You should have mentio...Do you like chocolate then? You should have mentioned it!<br /><br />By the way isn't it "you can check out any time you like/but you can never leave"?Simon Kewinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537163555998763769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-47800077314084647662009-10-13T20:08:22.992+01:002009-10-13T20:08:22.992+01:00I can't wait to read these - good luck all Kat...I can't wait to read these - good luck all Kate xKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05940810066436848209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-49264046488777741942009-10-13T19:59:30.637+01:002009-10-13T19:59:30.637+01:00I can do this. For chocolate, I can do this. For c...I can do this. For chocolate, I can do this. For chocolate, I can do anything.<br /><br />If I subscribe now am I going to be called cheap? I may be inexpensive but never cheap. <br /><br />By the way, I'd like to thank <a href="http://writtenwyrdd.typepad.com/writtenwyrdd/" rel="nofollow">writtenwyrdd</a> for pointing me towards this chocolate, I mean blog.fairyhedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141089706966852951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-3680471183286761172009-10-13T19:39:57.170+01:002009-10-13T19:39:57.170+01:00This has made me think about 55 word stories. You ...This has made me think about 55 word stories. You start with a sentence of ten words, then nine, then eight then... you get the idea. Or you start with one.. then two, then three... its brain wreckingly fun. I might just have to try it here.. starting with a slightly longer first sentence. :D<br /><br />PS: I'm not a UK resident, so obviously I don't sell out for chocolate... not me. not Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140446303276064209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-67359079546939245102009-10-13T19:35:45.873+01:002009-10-13T19:35:45.873+01:00Now marisa, that's very sweet of you and what ...Now marisa, that's very sweet of you and what i am about to say is the hardest thing i've ever said: oh, no, I couldn't possibly. [Arghhhhhhhhh]<br /><br />I think what we'll have to say (and I'll edit the rules to insert this) is that if you are a foreign entrant, you shouldn't nominate your recipient until you've been told you've won! (And I will promise Nicola Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189894289540344094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-91652799448152660332009-10-13T19:09:00.481+01:002009-10-13T19:09:00.481+01:00I promise that, should I win, I will stop stalking...I promise that, should I win, I will stop stalking you.<br /><br />And, as a bonus, you would have my address, so you could either:<br />(1) Stalk Me<br />(2) Issue a restraining order<br /><br />Now, just need some inspiration. If only I had some chocolate to help. Or wine, yes, that would do too.Marshall Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07362417446783286392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2488887316391780144.post-66390627316188231552009-10-13T19:03:40.708+01:002009-10-13T19:03:40.708+01:00Well, I live across the pond so no chocolate for m...Well, I live across the pond so no chocolate for me. *sighs with glumness*<br /><br />And I really don't know anyone over there--with a proper address, anyway.<br /><br />So. I'm game to try this, this very hard assignment AND<br /><br />I've decided that if chocolate were to be awarded to me, then I would designate the lovely, talented, and very friendly Nicola Morgan to receive the Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.com