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Hello, and welcome to my website ~ here you will get a view on my books and life as a published author. It’s been a long journey to getting here ~ finally I am now writing full time and hope you enjoy what you find here. If you want to get in touch, follow the links, and I’ll get back to you soon.

Susan Jones writes romantic drama with a touch of humour, and historical sagas as Lydia King. She lives in North Warwickshire, and loves walking through the beautiful woodlands where she lives, and gardening and reading are her pastimes.

I won a prize

bag of woolI won this lovely bag of wool. Summerlite cotton double knitting. Tons of it, so I’m knitting a new summer jumper for myself.

All we had to do on the Simply knitting link is say what’s on our needles at the moment. It was the tea cosy, made from left over bits. I’m thrilled as I’d been thinking of buying some wool, but not sure what colour or type. Now I’ve got it all to hand and it’s really special to knit with.

On the writing front, I’m on the last chapter of a rewrite of Hats off to Love. The lovely editor I’m working with wanted the story set in the present day rather than in the 70’s. So now it’s almost complete and crossing fingers that it’s good enough and she likes it. Also I have another story accepted on the Alfie dog website. That’s out around the end of May.

More news on that soon. Have a great week, whatever you’re doing.

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18 responses to “I won a prize”

  1. Maggie Storer Avatar
    Maggie Storer

    What a lovely surprise. Don’t forget to post a photo of the finished sweater. Congratulations on the writing front. Hope your editor likes the changes.

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Will do Maggie. I’ve started one and realised when I’d done my 2″ rib that instead of 90 stitches I’ve got 88 ******* swear words****** will start again. Yes of course I’ll post a photo. Thanks for your good wishes with the changes.

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  2. Wendy Clarke Avatar
    Wendy Clarke

    What a fabulous prize (well it is if you can knit) you must show us the result when you’ve finished. Good luck with the novel edits – I’m also in the middle of them.

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Hi, Wendy. I find knitting relaxing and keeps the mind busy in-between edits. I’ll post a picture of the finished item, and good luck with your edits as well. Let’s hope we have good news together.

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  3. juliathorley Avatar
    juliathorley

    Congrats on winning the wool. These readers’ letters type opportunities can yield some excellent booty. Glad to hear you have another story on Alfie Dog – but a bit envious, too, given their recent curt response to me, telling me they were closed to submissions.

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Hi, Julia. Yes, it’s made me decide to enter more competitions. Much more chance of winning something that way than doing the lottery these days. Shame about your response from Alfie. They had an open to all slot, and then it closed unless you’ve already been published on there I think.

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  4. rosgemmell Avatar
    rosgemmell

    Well done on all your success, Suzy! Have fun knitting in between the edits.

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Will do, Rosemary. I love knitting, seems to make the atmosphere calmer and people sit and chat as well when I’m knitting.

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  5. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    How lovely to win, Suzy 🙂 Congratulations on the writing news too – and good luck with the edits 🙂 xx

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Thank you, Teresa. I’m on the last chapter, and whoever said the last lap is the longest was right.

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  6. Linda Daunter Avatar
    Linda Daunter

    Lovely colour wool, I should think it will suit you. Good luck with the rewriting, hard work but if that’s what the editor wants …!

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Thanks, Linda. It’s definitely a colour I would choose, yes. Thanks for the luck. I’m not far off now, and hope there won’t be tons and tons more editing after that.

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  7. Sally Jenkins Avatar
    Sally Jenkins

    Well done on all counts, Susan!

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      Thank you, Sally. There’s always something to do isn’t there?

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  8. Jan Baynham Avatar
    Jan Baynham

    Congrats on winning the wool, Sue. I look forward to seeing the new summer jumper. I’m still knitting the shawl for my baby grandson but at least I’m on the border now! Well done on reaching the last chapter of your edits and another story on Alfie Dog. 🙂

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  9. susanjanejones Avatar
    susanjanejones

    Thank you, Jan. Shawls and blankets take ages. I’m crocheting a pink and white one for Sophie, and I’m about half way through it. The summer jumper is something to do in-betweeen all the other things.

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  10. Patsy Avatar
    Patsy

    Congratulations on the win and the story acceptance.

    Now, stop hanging about on the internet and get that last chapter finished!

    Or else!!!

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    1. susanjanejones Avatar
      susanjanejones

      All done, Patsy. It’s better with the edits, thanks to my writing buddies.

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