Wednesday 15 August 2007

Good news and Bywell


Today I received a request for a full ms for a partial submission I sent off some time ago. So while I realise it could still be a turn down, at least its a step forward on the road to getting something new out there. I've spent the day reading through, checking for typos, trying to concentrate 100% so that nothing slips through. It's a while since I worked on this story, and on the whole I'm pleased with the way it hangs together. Now I can only hope that they like it.





This is St Andrews church at Bywell, Northumberland. The tower dates back to Anglo Saxon days, though as with most churches in the UK, there have been alterations to various parts of it through the centuries. I remember being brought here on a visit by my tutor Dr Bailey and he pointed out the features that made it datable to the 800s - megalithic quoin stones at the corners of the tower, the simple arched windows...the circular openings...I'd have to go back to my notes to tell you more, but it is a lovely old church and one of the more fascinating things about it is the circular path around the churchyard, supposedly so the devil could not find his way in. As you can see in the first picture, the churchyard is going back to nature as the church is not in service any more.

3 comments:

Carrie Lofty said...

Ooooh, congratulations! My full request a few months back was probably the most validating part of my (wannabe) publishing experience so far. It's just chock full of possibilities. I hope you hear good news from this!

Kate Hardy said...

Gorgeous pic, Jen - thanks for sharing.

Good luck with the full.

Jen Black said...

Thanks for the good wishes, ladies. There'll be more pictures - I love taking photos!
Jen

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