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“The Children of Laos”
When travelling overseas I always try to pick up a book or two from that country, it helps to get the feel of the culture and people that live there. I was recently in Laos a beautiful green gentle place … Continue reading
“An Out-of-Life-Experience”
If someone had told me earlier this year that I would be attending a Writers Conference thousands of miles away in another country on my own, I would not have believed them. Thanks to two very good internet writing buddies … Continue reading
“Postcard” Part 5
Hi I am here again and yes another Postcard has been posted to my Travel Insight Page. I have now arrived in LA where I will be attending a writers conference …SCBWI with my fellow Children’s Hub Friends, so my … Continue reading
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“Postcard” Part 4
Come join me as I begin my travel through Vietnam this my 4th Postcard, an overview of my travel so far. Hop along to my Travel Insight Page.
Posted in Blogs, Literature, Travel
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“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.
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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.
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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
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 