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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Final NZ SCBWI meeting for 2011
I managed to catch the last NZ SCBWI conference of the year, last weekend, despite my having to work a few hours that day. So glad I did as Lorrain Day former Publishing Manager/Editor of Harper Collins NZ for 10 … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book Friday”
For “Perfect Picture Book Friday” this week, a lovely new feature on Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog, I am reviewing a book with a difference. Saturday Mountain through the Art Style of Paul Dore Retold by Julie Somark Original Text: by Jinrak … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Arts, Fairy tale, Picture book, Susanna Leonard Hill
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“Thanksgiving Contest! “
Over on Susanna’s Blog everyone is invited to ……… Write a children’s Thanksgiving story beginning with the sentence: “They were supposed to go to Grandma’s for Thanksgiving, but the blizzard came in fast….” Maximum word length: 250 (but anything less … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, ideas for writing, Tara Lazer
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I Have Been Memed!
When I first saw I had been Memed, and the questions being asked, I have to admit I became a little nervous about doing it, as it does conjure up some very deep memories and some that are best left … Continue reading
“What, I can’t believe it!”
That was my first reaction when I came online this morning and a dear friend, a Children’s Book Hub member, informed me, I had won a random prize for my entry in the third and final, Writers’ Platform Campaign. Here is … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 