Category Archives: Blogs

“Half Way and End of Month post”

Posted on 01/07/2012 by Diane Tulloch

“What is Life? It is the flash of a firefly in the night. It is the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime. It is the little shadow which runs across the grass and loses itself in the sunset.” Anonymous … Continue reading →

Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs | 10 Comments

“A walk with me in Aotearoa” part 6

Posted on 10/04/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Well hope you all had a wonderful Easter break! I know I sure did. After one of our crappiest summers ever, this past Easter weekend was one of a kind. Beautifully hot, clear blue sky and a very light breeze … Continue reading →

Posted in Aotearoa, Blogs, Folklore / multicultural, What moves me | Tagged Aotearoa | 23 Comments

Phyllis’s Adventure in Kiwiland.

Posted on 28/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

*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 →

Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, Folklore / multicultural, ideas for writing, Picture book | Tagged Susanna Hill | 39 Comments

She Made It!!!

Posted on 27/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Yes that cute little traveller finally made it down under yesterday afternoon. Unfortunately I was working so I picked her up late afternoon, and luckily today have time off work to show her around my lovely city. If you haven’t … Continue reading →

Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, Picture book | Tagged Punxsutawney Pennsylvania, Susanna Hill | 36 Comments

How could I Forget!

Posted on 18/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I raced downstairs this morning and popped myself in front of my laptop for an hour of checking and answering emails, visiting blogs and reworking my latest picture book manuscript, before my hubby and I ventured out for our usual … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs | Tagged Humor | 18 Comments

THE KREATIV AND SUNSHINE AWARDS

Posted on 07/03/2012 by Diane Tulloch

I am one lucky bunny lately, with winning prizes and now awards, and it’s only just the first week of March! Earlier this year I received the prestigious “Kreativ Blog” award from that handsome young dude over on “This Kid … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Children's literature | Tagged Writers Resources | 25 Comments

The “Liebster Award”

Posted on 04/02/2012 by Diane Tulloch

A big Thankyou goes to Debbie LaCroix A lovely Mum of 2 who awarded me the Liebster Blog Award. Just click on her name to visit her blog. “Liebster is a German word, meaning dearest or beloved, but it can … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Literature | 23 Comments

“Comment Challenge”

Posted on 06/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Ohhhh yes! If you thought I have already bitten off more than I can chew, think again!..lol. It should be really fun, all I have to do is comment on five new blogs each day for 21 days. The theory … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, ideas for writing | Tagged Comment Challenge, Kidlit blogs | 10 Comments

“My Mission”…..

Posted on 03/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Okay! So my mission over the next 12 months, since I chose to accept it, is to write 12 manuscripts over 12 months. This is a challenge that I have signed up for on Julie Hedlund’s blog. These will be … Continue reading →

Posted in 12x12in12, Blogs, ideas for writing, Picture book | Tagged childrens literature, Picture book, Writers Resources | 16 Comments

Happy New Year

Posted on 01/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

Happy New Year! to everyone and I hope you are looking forward to a bright future in both your personal and writing world. Looking back over 2011 I can honestly say it has been one of ups and downs, certainly … Continue reading →