It seems I'm walking in mysterious footfalls of Anthony Lawrence. First I discovered his connection with Milmeray, Gidgegannup WA (where I retreated for some writing) and yesterday I won his book 'In the Half Light' in a competition run by our local community newspaper. The day before I checked out his book on the shelves of a local book store and gulped at the price, however, it appears to be my lucky week, and can't wait to read it - first release and all. Scanning the pages, so far, it is a novel that definitely contains poetic language. The story is intriguing and with those two ingredients, I'm sure it will win prizes. A fresh Michael Ondaatje voice. If you are in here, Anthony, Beryl and Geoff Mortlock send their best wishes to you. Cheers Helen Hagemann http://www.geocities.com/helen_hagemann _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.