Sunday, January 26, 2014

Thank you my friend.

Many years ago I came across a web page called Open Writing. It was moderated and managed by a man called Peter Hinchliffe.
I asked if I could make contributions and he was very accommodating and welcoming.
I never met Peter but we emailed one another and communicated through his site for years.
He was always helpful and encouraging and because of his background as a top journalist he would sometimes put on his editor's hat and give some much needed advice.
Usually in my case, it was to cut down the length of my submissions. (He was too polite to just say 'Get to the point.')
Well Peter has now decided it is time to close down his site and I'm sure like me, there are many of his former columnists who were saddened when he did and miss the weekly, monthly or occasional contact.
I thank you Peter for the years and the effort you put into your site. Its absence has left a gaping hole in my days but it was great and has resulted in my having the confidence to keep writing and publishing my work.
Good luck with the rest of your life, may it be long, satisfying and happy.

Liz T. .......Cynthia.