Category Archives: ideas for writing
Blog on Hiatus and a South American Adventure
Yes, that’s right folks as from tomorrow, this blog will be in hiatus for the next four weeks as hubby and I take off for a summer adventure in South America. We have been planning on going for nearly two … Continue reading
In Sickness and in Laughter
Sorry my blog has been a bit quiet of late. Over three weeks ago I came down with a very bad case of glandular fever. Not only swallow, sore throat, but nauseous, high temperature and dragging my feet. I ended … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
“Toot & Puddle” Author/Illustrator: Holly Hobbie Published by: Little, Brown and Co Ages: 3 – 8yrs Themes: friendship, adventure, differences, being yourself Opening Lines: Toot and Puddle lived together in Woodcock Pocket. It was such a perfect place to be … Continue reading
Intensive Picture Book Craft Webinar – with a capital-”I”
I thought I would post about Mary Kole’s 90 minute -Intensive Picture Book Craft Webinar that I took recently. Wow! No wonder a number of people were interested to know how it went. Mary Kole joined the Andrea Brown Literary … Continue reading
Virtual Blog Tours: What They are and How to Use Them to Gain Traffic.
As many of you are thinking of doing Blog Tours or Blog Hops I thought you might like some well thought-out guidelines or help in conducting a successful Tour. I am very pleased to welcome Virginia Grenier back to my blog … Continue reading
What’s His Name?
Okay, so as far as my writing went, I had a quieter April than most I know. I decided to take a step back and do only what I felt I could do. I read and followed what I could … Continue reading
“Happiness in His Eyes”.
Right across America and indeed around the world on April 2, awareness of Autism is shining bright blue. While in America and in most parts of the world they are lighting up homes, parks, monuments and buildings in a ray of … Continue reading
Phyllis’s Adventure in Kiwiland.
*Yawn* Arrrr what a brill sleep. Morning Bro, morning Sis! Had to leave real early this morning, and take Diane’s hubby to work then on to a garage as the car was due for a warrant, so we waited and … Continue reading
’PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – Friday
My Own Stories First Writing Adventures in Literacy Author: Ruth Thomson Publisher and Illustrator: Chrysalis Education, 2004 Ages: About 7 years and up Theme: NonFiction, Language, Creative Writing, Art, Illustration Opening Line: Once upon a time, an old man planted … Continue reading
“Valentines Day Contest”
Over on Susanna’s Blog she is hosting a “Valentines Day Contest”, about an unlikely Valentine. I love her blog it’s always full of fun articles and interesting, inspiring information. We’ve been asked to submit a childrens poem or prose in … Continue reading
