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Author Archives: Diane Tulloch
“Postcard” Part 3
Yes I finally got around to this next part, so hop on over to my Travel Insight page and discover what I have been up to.
Posted in Blogs, Travel
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“Postcard” Part 2
Have you time to put your feet up again, find a shaded spot, order that cool drink? Go on, do that and then pop over to read part 2 of Postcard on my Travel Insight Page.
Posted in Blogs, Travel
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“Postcard” Part 1
Well, I finally found an internet that lets me get into my blog, so thought I would bring you up todate with what I have been doing while away. Take a seat, relax with a cool drink, visit my Travel … Continue reading
Posted in Tara Lazer
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Similar Yet Different : Holidays and Being a Writer
Immm one thinks again about that comment, leaning on an elbow, tapping their finger on the chin, whistle looking skyward. Think!! The planning, organising, laying out, editing/rescheduling, the contacts, phone calls or emails, the tension, nerves, excitement, deadlines, the coming … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book No.30
Tomie dePaola is one author I would love to meet, his effervescence to life is so contagious. I remember the first time I saw him at the BEA Breakfast in New York, (via internet). Julie Andrews was hosting and when she introduced … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, Picture book, Writers Campaign
Tagged E-book, Holiday
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“Lok” or “Lok Srey” (Cambodian Greeting)
When greeting people or to show respect in Cambodia people do the “sampeah” gesture, followed by the word Lok or Lok Srey depending on whether your a man or woman. Head on over to my “Travel Insight page to read … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Folklore / multicultural, ideas for writing
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“My Second SCBWI ….NZ Meeting.”
My second SCBWI meeting here in Auckland proved to be very interesting, even with a TV monitor silently going, I found our guest, Christine Dale of Dahl Design captivating, giving insight into what publishers want from a writer, offering titbits, … Continue reading
Book Reading Challenge: Book Nos: 28 and 29
The other week I brought home a couple of books from the library, little realising how poignant and reflective they would become during the ensuing week. Let me try to explain……A dear friend I have known for many years and a … Continue reading
Posted in Picture book, Picture Book Review, Reading Aloud
Tagged Book, Children, Education, Literature, Read
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Book Reading Challenge: No: 27
“Yoon and the Christmas Mitten” by Helen Recorvits and illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska When I first saw this book in the library I immediately thought of my new online friend, I had come to know earlier this year, through a fansite. … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review
Tagged Christmas, Holiday, Korean language, Santa Claus, Yoon
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Poems, Thoughts, Quotes and Dreams
I originally put up a post in memory of a lovely lady but took it down. When I saw it the next day it seemed to personal…… so here is the poem I wrote for her….. a small tribute to … Continue reading
Writer and Dreamer at work 