Author Archives: Diane Tulloch

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About Diane Tulloch

Known also as the Patientdreamer I am a writer who loves to dream, and is passionate about writing stories for the young so that they may join me in the wonders of adventure in countries and cultures afar, and in special moments to remember.

Book Reading Challenge: Book 5

Posted on 03/03/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“The Night the Toys Came to Life” Author is Enid Blyton and Illustrator is Shirley Willis. I have always been a lover of Enid Blyton books, but only now have I realised how many she has written and the different genres, … Continue reading →

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Thankyou

Posted on 03/03/2011 by Diane Tulloch

First for waiting so patiently while I took time away from here, to enjoy having family from overseas stay for a week with us.  Here on holiday to attend a brothers wedding (his third), and to join with us in … Continue reading →

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My First Travel Insight story

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Yep I finally managed to work this blog thing out to a point where I can actually write a story for you.  Its just a short narrative which hopefully you will find interesting as well as amusing.  So buckle up … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 4

Posted on 12/02/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Tacky and the Winter Games by Helen Lester and Illustrations by Lynn Munsinger When Tacky joins his team of fellow penquins, Goodley, Lovely, Angel, Neatly and Perfect for the Winter Olympics, things surely do not go to plan.  Tacky’s silly … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 3

Posted on 09/02/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Milly, Molly and Betelgeuse“ New Zealand author Gill Pittar and illustrator Cris Morrell This beautiful brightly illustrated book for 4 – 8 year olds has a message that jumps out at us as soon as you turn the first page. “We … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 2

Posted on 02/02/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Muddypaws” Author  Moria Butterfield and Illustrator Simon Mendez   – Parragon Publishing. With such a cute face like this peering at you from the book shelf it’s kind of hard to resist picking up this beautifully written book.  When Ben has … Continue reading →

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Poetry

Posted on 01/02/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Recently I felt the need to write a poem for a friend whose parents had passed away.  This was unusual because I had never written a poem before.  Being such a great distance away from her, I wanted to give her something that … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book 1

Posted on 26/01/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Great Joy“ By Kate Dicamillo  and illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline I thought I would start off the book reading Challenge with a story thats based on my favourite time of year, “Christmas”  As I turned the pages, the beautiful, full … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge

Posted on 24/01/2011 by Diane Tulloch

In order to help me in the art of children’s literature, I’ve decided to follow a reading challenge a fellow aspiring writer has joined, inwhich she has set herself the task of reading a certain number of childrens books of … Continue reading →

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Powerful Quotes

Posted on 22/01/2011 by Diane Tulloch

In my readings of the past few days I found myself directed to some quotes and very empowering thoughts on writing, on Deborah Brodie’s website.  Read a couple of them on my “Quotes” page and should you be interested her website … Continue reading →

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