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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.
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Category Archives: Blogs
‘IMAGO FUSION” Rach’s 2nd Campaign Challenge
I’m not sure if I should post this, i have never used these words before and the image I portay below is not one I have ever attempted before either, but I thought I would give it a go… in response … Continue reading
“Show and Tell” and the Procrastinator
For some time now I have wished for a Beta/Critique partner who would read, guide and give gentle positive feedback on my work. When I joined the Children’s Book Hub run by Emma, I had hoped to find someone whom … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, ideas for writing
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“You’ve just won the Versatile Blogger Award, what are you going to do?”
Gosh I would love to jump on a plane and go anywhere…but that ain’t gonna happen anytime soon unless I win lotto… (fat chance)…lol. I have been awarded this wonderful Versatile Blogger Award by a lovely new blogger friend “clickerbug“. … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Literature, Platform-Building Campaign
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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 4
I remember a few years ago being at a huge Swiss Convention, there was speeches, a meal, and lots of folk dancing, put on by many people of different cultures. It was a spectacular, colourful evening. One Swiss guy who … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Blogs
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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” part 3
“Rugby World Cup” Fever has hit New Zealand in a big way and nowhere more so than here in my home city, Auckland. On our wander down the east cost side of the North Island passing beautiful seaside scenery of blue … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Blogs
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“First Post” …. or “Favourite Post”
Yikes! I am suddenly realising that I am very quickly having to learn to just post straight off the cuff with no pre writing, pre thinking, pre procrastinating or umming and arrring whatsoever….oh so very unlike me! But I guess if I want to … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Platform-Building Campaign, Writers Campaign
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“Okay, why not have a Go” *gulp*
Well this is new to me, and usually when I post anything and I mean anything, I like to write it out first, think about it, procrastinate (if that’s what you want to call it) before posting, I always feel … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Uncategorized, Writers Campaign
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“Writers’ Platform-Builder’s Campaign”
I heard from a couple of writing friends about the Third Writers’ Platform-Builder’s Campaign, organized by Rachael of Rach Writes. This is an outstanding opportunity for writers and bloggers to meet, blog, and support each other. According to Rachael: ”The Campaign is a … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Literature, Writers Campaign
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“A Walk with Me in Aotearoa” …part 2
A comment made on the previous post reminded me of a comical conversation started up with a group of American school teachers when my husband and I first travelled through Europe on a 28 day tour, some 25 years ago. … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Blogs
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“A Walk With Me in Aotearoa”
An internet friend has posted some lovely reflections of her country in an Alphabetical sequence on her blog. I thought what a wonderful way to learn a bit of her country, and its culture through her eyes. Since the World … Continue reading
Posted in Aotearoa, Blogs
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