Category Archives: Literature

Book Reading challenge: 31

Posted on 07/10/2011 by Diane Tulloch

“Sounds Spooky” By Christopher Cheng and Illustrator Sarah Davis Imagine sitting up in bed late at night and hearing strange, creaking, tinkering noises or the sound of something crashing (which probably woke you up in the first place) and you … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Children's literature, ideas for writing, Literature, Picture book, Platform-Building Campaign, Reading Aloud | Tagged Art, Australia, childrens literature, Master of Arts, Picture book, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Sound, writing | 10 Comments

‘IMAGO FUSION” Rach’s 2nd Campaign Challenge

Posted on 25/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

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 →

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“You’ve just won the Versatile Blogger Award, what are you going to do?”

Posted on 16/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

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 →

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Rachel’s First Campaigner Challenge

Posted on 05/09/2011 by Diane Tulloch

I have joined a Writers Challenge Campaigner and this is Rachel’s. Write a short story/flash fiction story in 200 words or less, excluding the title. It can be in any format, including a poem. Begin the story with the words, … Continue reading →

Posted in Literature, Platform-Building Campaign, Writers Campaign | 86 Comments

“Writers’ Platform-Builder’s Campaign”

Posted on 31/08/2011 by Diane Tulloch

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 →

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“Postcard” the Final Part 6

Posted on 12/08/2011 by Diane Tulloch

After leaving Saigon I travelled to LA for a writers conference and I will endeavour to give you an oversight of my Weekend at SCBWI in LA in and upcoming post soon. For now I would like to finish the … Continue reading →

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“Postcard” Part 4

Posted on 01/08/2011 by Diane Tulloch

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.

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What moves me……… continuing

Posted on 13/06/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Wandering slowly along a well worn path which I noticed was dotted with what looked like thin bits of white shell shining in the early afternoon sun, my young guide pointed out the fenced off areas which housed dug out graves … Continue reading →

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Book Reading Challenge: Book No’s… 25 & 26.

Posted on 07/06/2011 by Diane Tulloch

With the help of my local librarian I managed to track down a couple more of my good friend Jim Rumford’s children’s books. Silent Music … A story of Baghdad….. by James Rumford for ages 4 – 8 yrs … Continue reading →

Posted in Children's literature, Literature, Picture book, Picture Book Review | Tagged Ali, Arabic Language, Baghdad, Book, Children, Jane Addams, Shopping, Silent Music | 6 Comments

“Emma’s Teleseminar “

Posted on 04/06/2011 by Diane Tulloch

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 →