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2025. My 20th FAWM? Crikey.
Last year was a busy one for me, so I haven't written a song since we last spoke. No, wait, I did another SpinTunes as Ironbark, didn't I? (Twice-yearly songwriting contest, a lot of fun, give it a try.)
But I'm getting a book published: https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/12/11/263875/debenham-wins-2024-ampersand-prize/. Excellent news, though it does clash with FAWM - final draft's due in March, so that'll be soaking up my February free time. Maybe I can squeeze in a collaboration or two. Let's see how it goes.
Looking forward to hearing what you all create. Have an excellent month, friends.
Last year was a busy one for me, so I haven't written a song since we last spoke. No, wait, I did another SpinTunes as Ironbark, didn't I? (Twice-yearly songwriting contest, a lot of fun, give it a try.)
But I'm getting a book published: https://www.booksandpublishing.com.au/articles/2024/12/11/263875/debenham-wins-2024-ampersand-prize/. Excellent news, though it does clash with FAWM - final draft's due in March, so that'll be soaking up my February free time. Maybe I can squeeze in a collaboration or two. Let's see how it goes.
Looking forward to hearing what you all create. Have an excellent month, friends.
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I think it's pronounced Port-ish-ead
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Hi Mike :) Congratulations on being published - that's fantastic news. Hope you manage to find some time for FAWM this year - but you have an excellent reason if you don't!
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G'day Mike!! A published writer hmmmm?? And 20th Fawm?? SOMEONE'S accomplished!
Congrats on everything dude, hope we get to hear you this year <3
Congrats on everything dude, hope we get to hear you this year <3
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Wow! Congrats on the award Mike! That's fabulous!! Would love to try writing again together this FAWM.
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First, congratulations on the prize! That's pretty awesome! Selfishly, hoping to hear something from you this year. Whatever transpires, best wishes!
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Hey Mike I hope summer is going well. Smiling as I write this after reading the award announcement about your book! Congratulations!
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Aw, shucks. My favorite Australian. Congrats on the book!
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Great to see you here and congrats on the YA novel! That's amazing. I'd certainly be up for a collab again.
Great news about the book, congrats! Hope you manage to squeeze in a couple of tunes.
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Great to see you back Mike, can't wait to hear your tunes. And huge congrats on the book, super exciting!
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Wow! Congratulations on the book and the prize!!! I'm looking forward to reading it! And, of course, hearing whatever music from you turns up here. Sounds like you will be so busy, with wonderful creativity in all directions.
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A toast to the class of 2006! Excited to check out the news in your profile!
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Hey Mike! A book, wow!! Congratulations on that 😊 I do hope you find some time to sneak one or two tracks in this month though.
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Congratulations Mike !! I'm deeply happy for you that you're getting published and recognized for your creative brilliance. It's long overdue, my friend!
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"Last year was a busy one for me, so I haven't written a song since we last spoke." - I thought that was how everyone here functioned, have I been doing it wrong?? (actually now I have a proper solo project going, I've wrote bits and bobs in other months).
Massive congrats on the book, though having heard your some of your excellent music and lyrics aimed more toward younger folk, it's of little surprise to me
Massive congrats on the book, though having heard your some of your excellent music and lyrics aimed more toward younger folk, it's of little surprise to me
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Hey Mike! So glad you'll be lurking and hopefully treating us to your signature sounds, which as you know, I'm a huge fan of! Congrats on your publication! What a great accomplishment. Will hop over to your link above. I might have a lyric to send you way, if I get in line quick enough. Cheers!
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A WHOLE ASS NOVEL!!! my most heartfelt congratulations to you! if it’s half as good as your songs, i’ll be purchasing it immediately. 🥰 so good to see you back!
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Aweh that Mike. Congratulations on all your publishing success!
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Wow, congrats on the book and the Ampersand prize win. Well I suppose that’s a fairly decent excuse so we can’t feel too aggrieved about your Fawm output being on rations.
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Congratulations on the book! It sounds fantastic! I look forward to checking it out.
I also very much look forward to any new songs you create this year!
I hope you have a fantastic FAWM! And also congrats on 20 FAWMs!
I also very much look forward to any new songs you create this year!
I hope you have a fantastic FAWM! And also congrats on 20 FAWMs!
Hi Mike. If my maths are right this’ll be Fawm #20 for you. Maybe we can commemorate the occasion with a suitable ditty.
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Hey Mike, happy FAWM! Are you here this year?
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Hi, Mike.
How's the ear?
I'm looking forward to hearing more Debenham, and hoping to maybe get a collab in.
How's the ear?
I'm looking forward to hearing more Debenham, and hoping to maybe get a collab in.
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Glad the ear's better if not back to what it was. And congratulations on the book. That's great. I'm happy for you.