Congratulations are in order for Tony Thorne MBE whose collection of short stories, titled Tenerife Tall Tales with a Twist walked away with first prize in the SciFi section of the 2009 Book Festival Contest in New York.

There are rumours that one of the stories from Tony’s book, Hologhosts, involving holograms and history in the rock strewn heights of Tenerife may be made into a movie or film short. Having read it, I can tell you it would make for gripping entertainment.

Having come this far under his own prodigious steam, Tony is now looking for a professional agent to handle all his work including his just completed first novel for young adults which has the following introduction by Harry Harrison, an author of over 20 novels, films scripts and many short story collections:

Tony Thorne has the mind of a scientist and the soul of an artist. His science and technology are correct, his extrapolations wonderful and ingenious. But then – surprise! A blackness may descend – or a brilliant flash of black humour. Read and enjoy

Tony’s books are available to purchase through Amazon, W.H. Smith, Waterstones or any mail order book supplier or you can browse through his extensive website and purchase  direct from there via Paypal. If you happen to be a professional agent or perhaps a fan, just wanting to say hi, then drop Tony a line by email.

Hmmmm… I bet I can think of a few people who would appreciate this book in their Christmas stocking…

The Tenerife Magazine hit the air running waaaayyyy back in late October. To give it a good kick off the good people at Sands Beach Resort in Lanzarote donated a fabulous holiday for up to four people. All that you had to do for a chance to win, was to sign up as a fan of Tenerife Magazine on Facebook.

Well, the winner was announced on December 1st and that was none other than … drumroll… Debbie Schilling! Stand up Debs and take a bow!

Oddly, I haven’t seen any comments from Debbie either at the Tenerife Magazine site or on Facebook. Does she know yet? I don’t know.  So, if you know a Debbie Schilling here in Tenerife, give her a bell and make sure she’s getting her suitcase packed for Lanzarote!

Keep your eye on Tenerife Magazine for the next competition. Don’t know what it is yet, but I’m sure it will be a corker. It’s worth signing up as a fan on Facebook just to keep in the loop.

Well done, Debbie.  (I am jealous!)