Monthly Archives: August 2011

“Writers’ Platform-Builder’s Campaign”

I heard from a couple of writing friends about the Third Writers’ Platform-Builder’s Campaign, organized by Rachael of Rach Writes.   This is an outstanding opportunity for writers and bloggers to meet, blog, and support each other. According to Rachael:  ”The Campaign is a … Continue reading

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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” …part 2

A comment made on the previous post reminded me of a comical conversation started up with a group of American school teachers when my husband and I first travelled through Europe on a 28 day tour, some 25 years ago. … Continue reading

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“A Walk With Me in Aotearoa”

An internet friend has posted some lovely reflections of her country in an Alphabetical sequence on her blog. I thought what a wonderful way to learn a bit of her country, and its culture through her eyes. Since the World … Continue reading

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“The Children of Laos”

When travelling overseas I always try to pick up a book or two from that country, it helps to get the feel of the culture and people that live there. I was recently in Laos a beautiful green gentle place … Continue reading

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“An Out-of-Life-Experience”

If someone had told me earlier this year that I would be attending a Writers Conference thousands of miles away in another country on my own, I would not have believed them. Thanks to two very good internet writing buddies … Continue reading

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“Postcard” the Final Part 6

After leaving Saigon I travelled to LA for a writers conference and I will endeavour to give you an oversight of my Weekend at SCBWI in LA in and upcoming post soon.  For now I would like to finish the … Continue reading

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“Postcard” Part 5

Hi I am here again and yes another Postcard has been posted to my Travel Insight Page.  I have now arrived in LA where I will be attending a writers conference …SCBWI  with my fellow Children’s Hub Friends, so my … Continue reading

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“Postcard” Part 4

Come join me as I begin my travel through Vietnam this my 4th Postcard, an overview of my travel so far.  Hop along to my Travel Insight Page.

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