Comments for Avril Joy

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by avril

avril — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:04:49 +0000

Thank you Vicki – I enjoy catching up with your blog too – both the words and your beautiful photos

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by Vicki Lane

Vicki Lane — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:16:39 +0000

Hi, Avril, Congratulations! And thanks for stopping by my blog. I’ve been enjoying exploring yours a bit and I shall return.

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by avril

avril — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:43:44 +0000

I know – just now I love them – and I guess with a paternal grandfather from Waterford I am connected in some ways!
Thanks Wendy x

Comment on Don’t Miss……. by avril

avril — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:42:40 +0000

Thanks Barb – I am busy but in the nicest of ways

A x

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by avril

avril — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:42:03 +0000

Thanks for this Anne. I saw all your lovely comments, did reply to one, not sure which now. I am really delighted you have put The Orchid House in your library – thank you so much.
What a wonderful find Meadow Thoughts was! – I will take alook and Google him too. You really do have a deep connection with the West Country – it seems to call to you in so many ways and from so many places – love to see some [pictures of the book sometime

Avril x

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by wendy robertson

wendy robertson — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:22:15 +0000

Hooray! Well deserved as you are such a fab writer. The short listing is great and important but now I wish for you to win / Thise lovely literary Irish… w.

Comment on Don’t Miss……. by Barb

Barb — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:27:22 +0000

Thank you for these titles, Avril. You sound busy, busy. PS Congrats on making the short list!

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by Ann Grenier

Ann Grenier — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:02:51 +0000

Congratulations Avril! I spent some time reading through recent posts on your blog the other night; commented here and there. Love hearing about all your new projects and their success.

Your hand-made book reminded me of one I had bought in a church book sale last summer: Meadow Thoughts by Richard Jefferies, Tern press, 1977. I was attracted to it because of the hand-made look. I thought the author must have been local. Inspired by your post, I got it out and Googled the title and author. I found that that Jefferies was a notable English naturalist from Swindon, Wiltshire County, born in 1848, died 1887, 39 years old. Chills ran up my spine. Not only that but the book I paid $1.00 for is valued at least $100.00. My copy is #5 of 80 copies and signed by Nicholas Parry whose woodcuts illustrate the book.

I added The Orchid House to my Library Thing account today and included the review by Erica Yeoman, which I liked. Hope that’s ok.

And Happy New Year to you …a bit late…thanks for your greeting on Knot in Line.

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by avril

avril — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:09:52 +0000

Thanks Jan – it makes up a bit for the empty house – feels weird!
A x

Comment on Doire Press Shortlist by jan

jan — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:25:01 +0000

Fantastic news Av, no less than you deserve. Am sure you stand a good chance of winning, your work is strong and beautifully written. xx