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Category Archives: ideas for writing
‘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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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
“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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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
“Emma’s Teleseminar “
As you already know (if you have read an earlier post of mine called “Getting ones Feet Wet”) I am a Children’s Book Hub Member, having joined earlier this year after completing an online Picture Book Course that Emma runs from … Continue reading
Posted in Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Arts, Author, Children's, Julie Andrews, Literature, Shopping, Teleseminars, Writers Resources
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Author Interview: James Rumford
I can’t tell you how stoked I am about this, my first Author interview. James(prefering Jim), now lives in Hawaii after spending time in Afghanistan as a Peace Corps. Waiting for the interview by email was like being a kid again … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Interviews, Literature, Picture book
Tagged Beowulf, Book, E-book, Hawaii, Picture book, Publish, Shopping, writing
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What moves me……..continuing
I decided to clean up some of my files that seem to be accumulating on our dinning room table of late. Amongst them I found three half written book reviews so thought I had better do some catching up. One … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, What moves me
Tagged Book review, Christmas, HarperCollins, London, Marathon, New York City Marathon, New York Marathon, Paris
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Writing Prompt: Colour only my Soul can understand
I have just joined “The Writers Magazine” and received my first copy online. I came across this interesting article and while I am not one to just write-up a post straight off the cuff as I am doing now, nor am I … Continue reading
Posted in ideas for writing, Literature, YA Literature
Tagged Alternative, Arts, Color, Color Therapies, Health, Social Sciences, United States, Writers Resources
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Book Reading Challenge : Books No. 14 and 15
Yes I am on a roll …. so here are two more. “Hill and Hole” by Kyle Newburn and Illustrated by Vasanti Unka. A quote on the back of this book reads “Hill and Hole is a wonderfully original story about a … Continue reading
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