Tag Archives: SCBWI

VIVIAN’S ADVENTURES DOWNUNDER PART7 – NZ SCBWI MEETING

Posted on 14/03/2019 by Diane Tulloch

VIVIAN’S NEW ZEALAND SCBWI PRESENTATION Last Saturday 9th March saw Vivian presenting at the New Zealand SCBWI in Auckland. A lovely turnout headed by Gillian Torckler. Vivian spoke about the roller coaster ride her writing journey has taken after jumping … Continue reading →

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VIVIAN’S ADVENTURES DOWNUNDER PART3

Posted on 28/02/2019 by Diane Tulloch

To finish off the Day of interesting speakers at the Sydney SCBWI Conference Susanne Gervay sprung into action providing heaps of laughter with an illustrator duel and charity auction for Room to Read between Sarah Davis and James Foley.  It … Continue reading →

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Anticipating the Sydney SCBWI Conference 2019 and a dear Kidlit friend, Vivian Kirkfield’s Adventures down-under!

Posted on 09/02/2019 by Diane Tulloch

There is nothing like a conference to bring people from around the world together, and Sydney’s SCBWI Conference in two weeks is no different. While some will come from countries where they are still shovelling snow in 6degC or 42F … Continue reading →

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RENOWNED AMERICAN AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR ROSEMARY WELLS ARRIVES IN NZ

Posted on 04/12/2018 by Diane Tulloch

After arriving earlier in the day to a rather wet Auckland , renowned Author/Illustrator Rosemary Wells in an informal get together spoke to our NZ SCBWI group at The Dorothy Butler Children’s Bookshop last night.to share her wisdom and tips on her craft.  … Continue reading →

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Kiwi SCBWI Workshop 201

Posted on 14/11/2014 by Diane Tulloch

Spring is a lovely time of year, don’t you agree? On a sunny spring day last weekend I attended the Kiwi SCBWI Picture Books 201 workshop headed by award-winning author and illustrator, Sally Sutton and Nina Rycroft. After attending last year’s … Continue reading →

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Month of Idea’s and a SCBWI Workshop

Posted on 13/11/2013 by Diane Tulloch

November is one of the busiest times of the year for writer’s,  with so much going on in different groups.  Writing festivals, conferences are just a couple.   There are also great fun ways of gaining ideas and encouraging each other … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author/Selfpublisher Mark Sommerset and giveaway!

Posted on 17/05/2012 by Diane Tulloch

If you have a desire to live your dream, make people laugh, get down with some string music and long walks in the sand, then you have come to the right place. Infact there is an idllic island in the … Continue reading →

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As Promised here is ……..“My Picture Book Party”

Posted on 07/01/2012 by Diane Tulloch

If you have been following my blog you will know I travelled to Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in July/August last year 2011. See my post here https://thepatientdreamer.com/2011/08/20/the-children-of-laos/ While I bargained for gift items and enjoyed the quiet, simple life of … Continue reading →

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“Books for Children – thanks to Big Brother Mouse”

Posted on 24/12/2011 by Diane Tulloch

Ever wondered what it would be like to have never seen a “book”. Never know what it was like to turn a page and leap into a world of wonder and make believe. Have you ever imagined never knowing about … Continue reading →

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