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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
Author Viji K. Chary – June ‘12 World of Ink Virtual Tour
Please welcome my Guest Author – Viji K Chary Viji K. Chary was born in India and immigrated to the United States at the age of two. Her passion for writing stories began in elementary school and has evolved from … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, World of Ink
Tagged Brian Selznick, Indu Sundaresan, Virginia Grenier, World of Ink Tour
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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
Posted in ideas for writing, Interviews, Platform-Building Campaign, World of Ink
Tagged Marketing, Virtual tour
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‘PERFECT PICTURE BOOK’ – FRIDAY
In keeping with my travel through Aotearoa this week I thought I would share this Legend told in picture book with you… ‘PAIKEA’ Retold and illustrated by: Robyn Kahukiwa Published by: Puffin Books the Penquin Group NZ Ages: 4 – 8 … Continue reading
“Snow Games”
“Pop” “Clink” Have you all got a glass to celebrate? I can’t tell you how tickled pink and bubbling over with excitement I was, when I heard Joanna, one of my lovely Children’s Book Hubber buddies announced her first book, … Continue reading
Posted in Interviews, Picture Book Review
Tagged childrens literature, Emma Walton Hamilton, Joanna, Miss Marple
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“Wander with me in Aotearoa”
It seemed fitting somehow to continue this week with my wanderings down country as I celebrate one of my Hubber friends publication on uTales (with a fun post and book review coming soon.) We last visited Mount Maunganui and the Jazz Festival … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Folklore / multicultural
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“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
I have been meaning to continue with my “Wandering with me in Aotearoa” posts, and indeed I will. The next couple of these posts will be of interest to an online buddy of mine from the Children’s Hub as she … Continue reading
“Perfect Picture Book” – Friday
When researching about a book that I am about to review, I am often amazed at the story behind the story, the life some of these authors and illustrators have led. Almost like a double life. One thing always stands … Continue reading
Posted in Literature, Picture Book Review
Tagged Jane Goodall, Jane GoodallInstitute, Julie Litty
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“DRUM ROLL” – AND THE WINNER OF THE GIVEAWAY IS..
Hi Everyone…. sorry I have been a bit slow on the announcement of the winner of the Giveaway. Boy! I was so delighted to have Mark come and answer a few questions on my blog, and was also delighted to … Continue reading
“PERFECT PICTURE BOOK” – FRIDAY
“Cork on the Ocean” Author: Mark Sommerset Illustrator: Rowan Sommerset Published by: Dreamboat Books Age Range: 2 – 5 years Theme: Friendship, discovery, hope Opening page: “Somewhere between the blue and the green, further than far can be, A little … Continue reading
Posted in 12x12in12, Children's literature, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Mark, Rowan
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Interview with Author/Selfpublisher Mark Sommerset and giveaway!
If you have a desire to live your dream, make people laugh, get down with some string music and long walks in the sand, then you have come to the right place. Infact there is an idllic island in the … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 