Monthly Archives: September 2011

“Out of the Mouths of Babe’s”

Posted on 27/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

How often have we heard that saying, and when has it been more aptly associated than in the life of a writer, a children‘s writer. We have all at some time interviewed other authors, agents etc….. but have we thought … Continue reading →

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‘IMAGO FUSION” Rach’s 2nd Campaign Challenge

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

I’m not sure if I should post this, i have never used these words before and the image I portay below is not one I have ever attempted before either, but I thought I would give it a go… in response … Continue reading →

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“Show and Tell” and the Procrastinator

Posted on 21/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

For some time now I have wished for a Beta/Critique partner who would read, guide and give gentle positive feedback on my work. When I joined the Children’s Book Hub run by Emma, I had hoped to find someone whom … Continue reading →

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“You’ve just won the Versatile Blogger Award, what are you going to do?”

Posted on 16/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Gosh I would love to jump on a plane and go anywhere…but that ain’t gonna happen anytime soon unless I win lotto… (fat chance)…lol. I have been awarded this wonderful Versatile Blogger Award by a lovely new blogger friend “clickerbug“.   … Continue reading →

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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 4

Posted on 15/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

I remember a few years ago being at a huge Swiss Convention, there was speeches, a meal, and lots of folk dancing, put on by many people of different cultures. It was a spectacular, colourful evening. One Swiss guy who … Continue reading →

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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 3

Posted on 11/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Rugby World Cup” Fever has hit New Zealand in a big way and nowhere more so than here in my home city, Auckland. On our wander down the east cost side of the North Island passing beautiful seaside scenery of blue … Continue reading →

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Rachel’s First Campaigner Challenge

Posted on 05/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

I have joined a Writers Challenge Campaigner and this is Rachel’s. Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words, … Continue reading →

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“First Post” …. or “Favourite Post”

Posted on 04/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Yikes! I am suddenly realising that I am very quickly having to learn to just post straight off the cuff with no pre writing, pre thinking, pre procrastinating or umming and arrring whatsoever….oh so very unlike me! But I guess if I want to … Continue reading →

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“Okay, why not have a Go” *gulp*

Posted on 03/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Well this is new to me, and usually when I post anything and I mean anything, I like to write it out first, think about it, procrastinate (if that’s what you want to call it) before posting, I always feel … Continue reading →

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