tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post4537010149965417972..comments2023-10-14T10:14:51.072+02:00Comments on NOW CLOSED: Discovering Diamonds: A Thank You TO HELEN HOLLICKHelen Hollickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-45199705776194204182017-09-01T11:57:37.031+02:002017-09-01T11:57:37.031+02:00Thank you Stephanie I'm honoured to be able to...Thank you Stephanie I'm honoured to be able to call so many authors my friends - even more honoured to have such wonderful readers as friends! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-15448164853997159272017-08-31T21:56:57.880+02:002017-08-31T21:56:57.880+02:00I love this tribute so much! I love authors worki...I love this tribute so much! I love authors working together for mutual support, and I have found it within the wonderful network of authors I know (both indie and traditionally published). Thanks for doing what you do, Helen!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01984273760042196097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-72948469549335403732017-08-19T18:29:42.630+02:002017-08-19T18:29:42.630+02:00Thank you Inge - apologies for the extra work *lau...Thank you Inge - apologies for the extra work *laugh* but I am trying to learn how to delegate! :-)Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-85603684888948821922017-08-19T18:28:12.014+02:002017-08-19T18:28:12.014+02:00Thank you LindaThank you LindaHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-26454398898928852502017-08-19T18:27:17.880+02:002017-08-19T18:27:17.880+02:00Now I'm blushing again! Thanks RolandNow I'm blushing again! Thanks RolandHelen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-73387016810945897082017-08-19T18:26:40.995+02:002017-08-19T18:26:40.995+02:00Thanks Elaine. I'm still a tad embarrassed but...Thanks Elaine. I'm still a tad embarrassed but apparently I'm well outvoted - and well, yes I am proud of the honour! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-58808738474490766722017-08-19T12:40:13.775+02:002017-08-19T12:40:13.775+02:00A most deserved award for Helen who so generously ...A most deserved award for Helen who so generously doles out recognition, advice and friendship to us Indies.<br /><br />I, too, followed Helen over from HNS and have since become a fan not only of her books, but of this amazing lady herself. To have been embraced into her inner circle has been an honor and a joy (and occasionally a bit of extra work. But who's complaining?)<br /><br />Thanks, everyone, for putting into words what so many of us felt all along. "Brava, Helen."Inge H. Borghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04235501820087500582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-63771260933135337822017-08-18T22:10:22.403+02:002017-08-18T22:10:22.403+02:00What an awesome tribute, and from people that I ad...What an awesome tribute, and from people that I admire as well. I may be a newcomer as a writer, but as an ageing reader I know quality when I open a book, especially when it says Helen Hollick on the cover.Roland Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302133565980901397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-14142513960708504142017-08-18T14:01:49.665+02:002017-08-18T14:01:49.665+02:00Brava! You deserve this, Helen, and what better pl...Brava! You deserve this, Helen, and what better place to put these accolades than on your very own blog. I'm so impressed that these four have colluded in this way. Keep up the great work, all of you!Elaine Cougler Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02049758497775283904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-73172973058785014802017-08-17T23:43:06.121+02:002017-08-17T23:43:06.121+02:00I agree: Helen does so much for the writing and re...I agree: Helen does so much for the writing and reading community!Linda Covellahttp://lindacovella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-50882786593321062812017-08-17T19:50:22.238+02:002017-08-17T19:50:22.238+02:00A good friend indeed - VERY much so!A good friend indeed - VERY much so!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-69856281504370606852017-08-17T19:49:37.412+02:002017-08-17T19:49:37.412+02:00Pauline, the friendly voice and the occasional ...Pauline, the friendly voice and the occasional 'need' works both ways! I truly admire the way you stuck at getting the early drafts of your novels right - with very rewarding results. I love reading your stories. Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-36826444587989359842017-08-17T19:47:09.718+02:002017-08-17T19:47:09.718+02:00Thank you Loretta, As I said, one of the best thin...Thank you Loretta, As I said, one of the best things about being a writer is that I get to meet such fabulous people! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-6983760412449519042017-08-17T19:45:36.383+02:002017-08-17T19:45:36.383+02:00aw *blush*. It was fortuitous indeed that we met -...aw *blush*. It was fortuitous indeed that we met - it is wonderful to know I now have fantastic covers by a brilliant designer!Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-72364074700890199802017-08-17T19:44:26.768+02:002017-08-17T19:44:26.768+02:00*grin**grin*Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-35534973980762634122017-08-17T19:40:32.228+02:002017-08-17T19:40:32.228+02:00A well- deserved tribute for an inspirational lady...A well- deserved tribute for an inspirational lady and, hopefully, a good friend. Little Angelic Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636466826438530446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-11525961918474080362017-08-17T17:51:43.820+02:002017-08-17T17:51:43.820+02:00This say so much about a lovely lovely lady who I ...This say so much about a lovely lovely lady who I respect and admire. Who gave me invaluable help and support, and even now, is still there if I need her, and from time to time I do. You are a true Discovered Diamond and deserve all of this and more. x<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pauline Barclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13391269090700842939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-90147099143858769652017-08-17T17:19:55.383+02:002017-08-17T17:19:55.383+02:00I first bought some of Helen's books years ago...I first bought some of Helen's books years ago - the Arthurian trilogy, Harold and Emma. Once I had found one, I greedily scoured around for more. Like so many others, I never, ever imagined Helen would end up being a friend and encourager. And to have her reviewing my books was simply beyond my wildest dreams.<br />So many of us have her to thank for giving us a helping hand and encouraging us by her kindness. Such a well-deserved tribute - let's hear it for Helen!Loretta Livingstonehttp://www.treasurechestbooks.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-20442031359267876192017-08-17T14:20:34.106+02:002017-08-17T14:20:34.106+02:00Truly wonderful post and VERY well deserved! Helen...Truly wonderful post and VERY well deserved! Helen gave me my start in book cover design in this business, so I can only echo all that has been said here as well. Helen is a gem and a dear friend. And of course one of the most talented writers around!Cathy Helmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954374252614950475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-34695381881107453372017-08-17T13:57:11.050+02:002017-08-17T13:57:11.050+02:00Yep, outvoted!Yep, outvoted!Alison Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638794898163576730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-43760689745233754832017-08-17T13:24:33.303+02:002017-08-17T13:24:33.303+02:00Anyway, your opinion doesn't count: you're...Anyway, your opinion doesn't count: you're outvoted!!! Richard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-69901908319130553322017-08-17T13:08:42.932+02:002017-08-17T13:08:42.932+02:00Thank you Kaja - I do thoroughly enjoy helping peo...Thank you Kaja - I do thoroughly enjoy helping people, whether writers or reviewers, take those first steps 'up the ladder' - it's wonderful to later see them achieve their dreams! Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-30583330968748897612017-08-17T13:06:42.877+02:002017-08-17T13:06:42.877+02:00Well I don't think I do, but I'm not going...Well I don't think I do, but I'm not going to argue! LOL Helen Hollickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292983846350273039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-15189520918289465592017-08-17T10:06:33.528+02:002017-08-17T10:06:33.528+02:00It is an amazing post! Helen is very nice and prep...It is an amazing post! Helen is very nice and prepared to help with novel reviewers like me. Her books are still on my TBR list but I will get to them soon! As Richard said, it is all really well deserved and really, thanks Annie for writing it from me too.Kaja Korentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804142297590807485.post-70704219218444652492017-08-17T09:53:49.436+02:002017-08-17T09:53:49.436+02:00Despite what you say, Helen, this is so well deser...Despite what you say, Helen, this is so well deserved! Thank you Annie for writing itRichard Tearlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593521217135620570noreply@blogger.com