Category Archives: Platform-Building Campaign

Titbits of information for Writers

Hi, I’ve been missing in action here on my blog for a while so thought I would share some writing resources, titbits of information and some exciting news. In the world of writing it is as I have come to … Continue reading

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Virtual Blog Tours: What They are and How to Use Them to Gain Traffic.

As many of you are thinking of doing Blog Tours or Blog Hops I thought you might like some well thought-out guidelines or help in conducting a successful Tour.  I am very pleased to welcome Virginia Grenier back to my blog … Continue reading

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“Fruits of ones labour of love”

As my husband pops the newly picked peas from our garden and cooks up the broccoli for our dinner (also from our garden), I browse through a newly arrived book that I had purchased from Amazon.com “Campaigner Challenges 2011”   collected … Continue reading

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“What, I can’t believe it!”

That was my first reaction when I came online this morning and a dear friend, a Children’s Book Hub member, informed me, I had won a random prize for my entry in the third and final, Writers’ Platform Campaign.  Here is … Continue reading

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Book Reading Challenge: 32 and 33

As I typed the heading I suddenly realised I had reached my goal of 32 books within the year…..Yay!  I remember thinking when I first started, I didn’t think I would accomplish it, for one thing the blogging world seemed … Continue reading

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Third Platform Builder Campaign Challenge

In the final of Rachel Harrie’s Platform Builder Campaign, she has set us an even greater challenge.  One that I often wrestle with……. “Show not Tell” It is… Write a blog post in 300 words or less, excluding the title. The post … Continue reading

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Book Reading challenge: 31

“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 , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

‘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

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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

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Rachel’s First Campaigner Challenge

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

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