Helen Tan: Biting my nails ... can't find my novel - Beyond Silk Strands in my disabled portfolio. I hope Tom can help so I can restore it,

I wanted to add the last installment to Chapter 11 ... oh dear, oh dear. :(((
    adewpearl: I sure that is all resolved soon, Helen. Let us know! -
    Helen Tan: All's cleared - PHEW! A big thank to Tom. =D -
    poetstar: I am so glad your novel was recovered. Vonnie -


Helen Tan: Short story got accepted for the anthology in Hong Kong =D

Now to do outline for Nano 2011.

    Aislinge: Congrats, Helen! What a great accomplishment! May many more follow :-) -
    Helen Tan: Thanks! I think I had to revise the closing line 5 maybe 6 times before it was finally accepted! =D -
    poetstar: Just came to your site to say hello.
    Poet Star -
    poetstar: Congrats on your story being published. Your writing is wonderful. -
    rheabug: Helen congrats on the story being published. You deserve good things to come your way. I think your writing is superb. I have enjoyed it so much. Linda Rae(rheabug) -


Helen Tan: Just polished and submitted a short story for an anthology published in Hong Kong. Initial response is positive, fingers crossed. =D

No money involved but it's always a joy to see our words in print. =D


Helen Tan: OK, let's see how many people actually read the profile of this writer. =D

I've been travelling through parts of Bali since 14th June - Seminyak and Lovina. Now, I'm sitting on the patio of Sri Sunari, a bed and breakfast in Ubud. It's located in the midst of a padi field so as I type, the crickets chirp in a long whistle, cows bellow (though it's 9pm, maybe it has a stomach ache), frogs croak, roosters crow (probably lost track of time) and one of them seems to be hiccuping. Lizards crawl on woven rattan ceilings and add their scratching noise to the whir of the fan. This is life - relaxing to the symphony of nature.

I hope to go white water rafting in two days' time, weather permitting.

Hope all of you are well. =D =D =D
    --Turtle.: I'm cleaning the kitchen... Yours sounds more fun :) -
    Helen Tan: Hi TurtleStage5, how do you know when someone posts something on their profile? I'm curious.

    Oh yes, I'm also being bitten by a couple of mosquitoes ... that should make your kitchen cleaning more appealing. =D -
    --Turtle.: Under the Profile tab, there's an option for forums, In the forums, there is an option called Profile Thoughts where people's profile comments get posted for everyone to see for a little bit of time...
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    Helen Tan: Thanks for the information. I wasn't aware of this. It was pleasant to make your acquaintance this way. =D -
    lpstribling: Beautiful image. Glad you're enjoying it. -
    moyramouse: Thinking of you enjoying Ubud. Hope the white water rafting was fun! Enjoy the beauty - loved your story about the Australian Lady- that's how life should be. Living your dreams ad paying it forward. xxmouse -


FanStory wrote to Helen Tan: Congratulations! Beyond Silk Strands Chapt 6, Part 3 is the new Book of the Month!
    Belinda: Hi, Helen, I feel so happy and relieved you won the book of the month. You deserve it!

    Belinda -
    tati: Dear Helen,

    Belinda, our mutual lovely friend, told me to read your amazing story. I was truly mesmerized by the elegance of your word choice. Congratulations, Helen, for winning the book of the month.

    tati
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    Jonez08: Congratulations, Helen. I've only read one or two of your chapters, but I must read more. Well done!

    Cassandra -
    Aislinge: Congrats, Helen! Way to go! -
    Soledadpaz: Congratulations, Helen. Your book is excellent and so deserving of this recognition! -
    juliaSjames: Warm congratulations, Helen! I'm so pleased for you. -
    Helen Tan: It's election day in Singapore today and to say "Thanks for your vote." seems so appropriate. =D

    Thanks everyone for your well wishes too. Credit for this blue ribbon should go to the readers and reviewers. Your support and help has kept me going on this work-in-progress story.

    =D Hugs and smiles from Singapore. -


FanStory wrote to Helen Tan: Congratulations! You're Not Cooked is the new Story of the Month!
    bhogg: I like it when I look smart! I told you this was a great story. Congratulations, Bill -
    Adri7enne: Way to go, my friend! Richly deserved. I loved that story! You must be walking proud, today. Congratulations, girl! -
    Belinda: Hi, Helen, congratulations, my friend. This is a very well deserved win! -
    Helen Tan: Thanks Bill, Adrienne and Belinda for your support and wishes. In fact, I should thank everyone who has read this short story.

    I'm going through a difficult period and most days I'm wobbling like a messy blob of jello on earthquake prone land. I will treasure this win but much more than this, I treasure the warmth and understanding I have received from so many of you.

    My FS subscription has been renewed so when life settles, I'm praying it will be soon, ??I'll be back.?

    Until then, keep up all the happy writing and I'll catch up when I can.

    Stay well. Hugs to all from Singapore. -
    Helen Tan: Evil Eddie just couldn't leave me alone and had to insert those ??? in my comment.

    Well, it's comforting to know that some things in life stay the same.

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    Aislinge: Congrats to you, Helen! I'll be keeping in touch!

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    Helen Tan: Thanks Julie and Jo. Much appreciated. =D -
    teacherdub: Congratulations on the 2nd place win! td -
    juliaSjames: Well done, Helen on winning 2nd place. Your empathy with your characters brings your book to life. peace and blessings. -
    Aislinge: Congrats, Helen on 2nd place! A deserved reward for your talent! -
    Helen Tan: Thanks everyone for your kind comments on the second place in Story of the Month. It's always an honour to be nominated and a greater pleasure to receive some votes. I appreciate the support.

    I will get there one day! =D

    Write on ... -