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Bubble Gum Trouble and Other Giggle Poems
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10 Yellow Bananas
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A Christmas Tail co-authored by Donna Smith & Helen Ross
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Features one of my Christmas stories. All proceeds go to First Book, a children’s literacy charity.
Category Archives: Brisbane children’s author
Rainy Days
In Australia (being in the southern hemisphere) it is currently Winter. However, Winter (if you can call it that) in Brisbane is generally very mild (I sigh). However the early morning temperatures can be crisp, which I love. Most of … Continue reading
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Setting Off
Well, it is holiday time again. In Australia, it does get a little confusing as each State/Territory has slightly different school terms. Also Private schools and colleges tend to have different term dates to that of State schools. Regardless, many … Continue reading
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A giggle poem – ‘Shopping’
Today I am feeling a little overwhelmed with everything I am trying to get done. What’s new! So what do I do? Instead of knuckling down, karate chopping items from my ‘TO DO’ list, I have just rifled wasted time … Continue reading
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April Fool poem
Hope you all had a wonderful Easter. Well, it is the start of a new month. But beware of the jokers as today is April Fool’s Day. So thought I’d post my April Fool poem from my giggle poetry book, … Continue reading
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Tips and services for ‘newbie’ children’s book writers
Please note: I have edited this post since it was first published on 6 March 2013). Every so often, a children’s writer/poet emails me for my advice. Yikes! I admit that I have many teaching years under my belt (like … Continue reading
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Top 10% LinkedIn profiles for 2012.
Recently, LinkedIn reached a new milestone: 200 million members. I have made many ‘friends’ via LinkedIn, as well as through other social media sites. It is all about connecting, networking, sharing information and finding opportunities to develop skills and your … Continue reading
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Chatting with Morgen Bailey on her blog
This week the lovely and accomplished UK author and blogger, Morgen Bailey chatted with me about my writing journey. As interviewee number 417, you can find our ‘chat’ at: http://morgenbailey.wordpress.com/2012/07/01/author-interview-no-417-with-writer-helen-ross/ Morgen’s eNewspaper (via Scoop It) picked up the interview as its … Continue reading
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Book competitions at ‘Books for Little Hands’ blog
Children’s author, Renee Taprell, is currently holding book competitions on her blog ‘Books for Little Hands’ at: http://booksforlittlehands.blogspot.com.au/ To be in the running to win a copy of my giggle poetry book, Bubble Gum Trouble and other Giggle Poetry and/or … Continue reading
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‘Miss Murtle the Turtle’ features in ‘Fortnight of Funnies’
My blogger friend, the talented writer and poet, Gabrielle Bryden, is hosting a fortnight of funnies (started last week). And today Gabrielle features one of my giggle poems for the kiddies – Miss Murtle the Turtle. http://gabriellebryden.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/miss-murtle-the-turtle-fortnight-of-funnies/ So pop over … Continue reading
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Spread your wings and soar! 