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Post by Alan Hayes on Nov 9, 2018 9:12:41 GMT
Coming Soon...
TIS MAGIC - OUR MEMORIES OF CATWEAZLE Edited by Alan Hayes and published by Hidden Tiger
This will be a book collecting together fan memories of Catweazle, with profits being donated to The Official Catweazle UK Fan Club funds.
The book is in the early planning stages and I am inviting members of this forum to write for the book. Essays should be between 1,000 and 3,000 words, though that is just a guide. Higher or lower will be fine.
The focus is a personal one - what does Catweazle mean to you? How did you discover the series? What was it about it that made it appeal? What did it inspire you to do? Did you make friends because of Catweazle? What are your treasured memories of Fan Club events or of other things connected with the series and those who made it?
If you are interested in contributing to this book, please send me a personal message.
I look forward to hearing from you.
This project has the blessing of the Catweazle Fan Club.
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Post by Carol Barnes on Nov 10, 2018 12:36:04 GMT
Yes - please support this, I have already posted mine to Alan. It will be a lot of work for Alan to produce something like this for the fans and club, so I do hope that everybody will send their views in, because he is doing it out of love for the club AND he is donating the profits to the club, which is an amazing thing to volunteer to do for which I thank him very much. It could lead on to other things. It will be a wonderful thing to share with other fans your thoughts emotions, memories of watching it for the first time etc. and even what made you join the fan club, etc as Alan states.
This forum is a tremendous place for the members and other fans to discuss and ask questions, we really would like EVERYONE to join in.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Nov 10, 2018 19:21:50 GMT
Two days and two essays completed. We need many more, but delighted with the early days of this exciting project. If YOU think you can help and would like to be a part of it, please send me a personal message. Don't worry about the tiger. It won't bite.  |
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Post by ChasWeazle on Nov 11, 2018 0:22:21 GMT
Yes, as Carol and Alan have mentioned, please contribute to this by sending in your thoughts and memories to the address Alan has given in his post above..
I certainly don't think of myself as a good writer but I'm going to give it a bash and submit my memories and views
So, come on you Weazlers, get pen to paper or thumb to keyboard and let's help Alan, who will very kindly give his time in producing the book and the proceeds to the Catweazle club fund.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Nov 11, 2018 0:41:52 GMT
No-one need for anyone to worry about being "a good writer". I'm here to fine tune if need be, in consultation with each writer. Besides, it's about heart and sharing stories, not about trying to be the next Richard Carpenter. If it was, I wouldn't be writing for it either!  |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Nov 22, 2018 18:15:55 GMT
Four essays now completed. If you would like to write for this project, please drop me a line.
Be a part of a unique Catweazle book!
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 10, 2018 11:35:34 GMT
Now we have five! But we need a lot more, please.
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Post by buzzquoth on Dec 10, 2018 18:32:55 GMT
Just emailed my memories to you Alan, good luck, a great idea!
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 10, 2018 18:58:22 GMT
Thank you!
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Post by Alan Hayes on Dec 14, 2018 18:40:25 GMT
We now have SEVEN brilliant contributors. Are you the eighth? Be brave - and share your Catweazle memories in this exciting book!
Drop me a line if you are interested.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Jan 1, 2019 15:09:29 GMT
Just bumping this...
We now have 9 completed essays - but we need probably three times that for the book to be viable, so please do consider writing something.
Make the 50th anniversary year of Catweazle's Series 1 filming a little more special by being a part of this book. Proceeds to Catweazle Club Funds.
Register your interest by dropping me a personal message.
Happy New Year!
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Post by Alan Hayes on Jan 4, 2019 23:14:19 GMT
We're now in double figures in terms of delivered chapters, but there's a long way to go yet... If you can help, please get in touch. |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Jan 21, 2019 13:55:03 GMT
A timely reminder that I am still looking for writers for this book.
Unfortunately, the email address I originally included above was hacked and has now been deleted and replaced with a new one, so please don't send emails to me. Just send me a personal message here please, if you wish to register your interest. Thanks.
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Post by Alan Hayes on Jan 28, 2019 14:15:37 GMT
I've now received a dozen entries for the book - but more are needed to make this project a reality. If you can help, please drop me a Private Messgage for details. Thank you. Alternatively you can email me via the Hidden Tiger site: www.hiddentigerbooks.co.uk/ |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Mar 22, 2019 1:04:01 GMT
Rebooting this thread - this book needs YOU! If you can help out, please drop me a line. |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Mar 22, 2019 13:18:14 GMT
15 writers have now delivered... Will you be the next? I do hope so! |
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Post by Alan Hayes on Mar 30, 2019 10:47:33 GMT
16 submissions and counting... Please consider being a part of this one-off publication. It'll be a tribute to Geoffrey, Robin, Kip and the others. Get involved and share your love of Catweazle! |
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Post by Carol Barnes on Mar 30, 2019 17:58:39 GMT
Dear Alan,
You are doing such a great job! Thank you so much, your perseverance is not only paying off but is admirable to see.
Come on fans get behind Alan and this project - just think - your name in print! As Alan says it is a unique thing to contribute too, and I think Kip and Annie, Geoffrey, Robin, Q, and all the other cast and crew would be chuffed to bits to see children of 50years ago (or even younger ones) see in writing, just what Catweazle meant and still means to them. So don't just do it for the club do it for them for the 50th anniversary.
Alan, I wonder if we could get some special fans to add their comments? I am talking celebs that are fans. Wonder if I can get some addresses or agents for the people I know love Catweazle?
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Post by Alan Hayes on Mar 30, 2019 23:08:40 GMT
Hi Carol, While the idea of celebs being involved is interesting, I think that's probably more appropriate for a documentary. I really want this book to be the memories of the rank and file: fan club members and grassroots fans - and besides, it'll be self-published and I would be embarrassed asking celebs to be involved in something I'm 'knocking up in my shed'.
I'd also be concerned that by having 'big' names the great writers we already have would be overshadowed or maybe seem less important in the eyes of the readers.
Love, Alan x |
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Post by Carol Barnes on Mar 30, 2019 23:19:49 GMT
Fair point Alan |
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