Tuesday, April 12, 2011

excitements...

 (completely unrelated pic of acacia pod and euc leaf.... but exciting enough in their own right I think...)


It's been one of those golden days today.... not just because of the dual warmth and chill of an aussie autumn.... but its been a day filled with lovely little excitements...


excitement one: email from Manly Library - "Thank you for submitting your book and being a big part of our Artist Book Award.  So many clients have commented on your book since the event, Manly Library would like to acquire ‘serpens volumen’ and to have it become part of the library’s permanent collection." 


('serpens volumen - arcus pluvius' - rainbow serpent book  detail)


yay little snake book! you get to live forever-more in a library (soooo fitting.... given that the piece was created from rejected library books!) - happy dance


excitement two: phone call and email from Byron Bay Writers Festival director - "I’m delighted to attach your ‘official’ invitation to the Byron Bay Writers’ Festival for 2011...."  - Yowza! (gulp) it's real... In August I'm heading north to be artist-in-residence for the Bryon Bay Writers Festival

Now - how did this invitation come about did I hear you ask? welllllllll - remember the speed dating for artists gig? yep - this all came about because of an informal sideline chat that day with Tony, the CEO of  Arts Northern Rivers .... moral? not everything comes through the front door,  and you don't need to be a 'go-getting-gal-about-town' (I'm really lousy at promoting myself..... it just feels icky and false to me) - sometimes it's better just to be yourself and let things develop all on their own (like acidophilus culture on milk...)

(sorry for what seems mostly an 'aren't I great' post  - I just wanted to share my excitement.... and encourage other arty folk far from the centre of things to keep on keeping on... 'cause that's the REAL moral to this tale)

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13 comments:

  1. Congratulations Ronnie on both counts!!! That rewarding little snake book was destined for fame.

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  2. excellent!!! what GREAT news. a little self promo is ok, i think you manage it well! anyway, you have a "flock" of critters at home to keep you grounded. cows, and children!

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  3. You are GREAT and so is your work!
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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  4. ahhh you guys - you'll have me blushing..... its a small moment in the greater scheme of things.... but thanks for your generosity - makes me feel all warm and bloggy fuzzy...

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  5. You have every right to shout out loud. Excellent result for the fabulous book. Congrats on the Writers Festival.

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  6. Congratulations Ronnie, Wonderful news. And I'm sure your readers like to hear about your achievements, I do, gives inspiration too. Have a wonderful time at Byron.

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  7. Well yes - but AREN'T YOU GREAT??? (sorry to shout but I'm a bit over excited for you! Seems obvious to me. Well Done!

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  8. Fantastic news, Ronnie! Good things come to those who try hard, I reckon, and you work really hard at what you do. Whoo hoo! Sara x

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  9. Great news Ronnie - sitting down happy dance up here on Tiwi! I think the serpent book is so special and it deserves to be collected; and wow - fab news re the Writers Festival. I love how the sideways glances and dropped comments can be the ones that lead interesting places. Congrats and go girl!

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  10. Congratulations, Ronnie, and all so well deserved. Of course you're great, I think you are entitled to share your happiness with us. Whoo Hoo!!

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  11. Congratulations Ronnie! You deserve it your book is fabulous! I like the acidophilus analogy. Its good to hear of someone who doesn't shamelessly self promote being so sucessful - gives us all courage and lessens the guilt too ;-)

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  12. I have to add my congratulations too. Well done, and it is good to see the hard work being rewarded.

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thanks for all your lovely comments - your words are greatly appreciated xx