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

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“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

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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

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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

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“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

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