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Bubble Gum Trouble and Other Giggle Poems
Bubble Gum Trouble poems – $14.95 plus P&H Paperback AUSTRALIA ONLY DELIVERY
10 Yellow Bananas
10 Yellow Bananas – $14.95 plus P&H Paperback AUSTRALIA ONLY DELIVERY
A CHRISTMAS TAIL-HARDBACK $20.00 PLUS P&H AUSTRALIA ONLY DELIVERY: PAYPAL
A Christmas Tail co-authored by Donna Smith & Helen Ross
A Cup of Christmas anthology – Kindle $1.77
Features one of my Christmas stories. All proceeds go to First Book, a children’s literacy charity.
Category Archives: Helen Ross author
Looking back on 2013
Since my foray into the blogging world in 2009, each year (except for last year) I have posted about my previous year’s achievements (as many bloggers do). I think it is important to reflect and be grateful (regardless of your religious or … Continue reading
Kids-Book review of A Christmas Tail
Donna and I are so chuffed. We have just received another lovely review for our co-authored children’s picture book, A Christmas Tail. The review is by Anastasia of Kids-bookreview, a well respected children’s literature and book review site. Without further … Continue reading
Posted in A Christmas Tail, Australian children's picture books, children's picture books, Christmas picture books, Donna M Smith, Helen Ross author, kit lit, Picture book reviews, Reviews, Reviews - Miss Helen Books
Tagged A Christmas Tail, Animals, Christmas, Donna Smith, Helen Ross, Kids' Book review, kids-bookreview.com, picture books, reviews, Reviews by Anastasia
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Donna and I blog stop at Dawn Meredith’s writing corner
As you probably know, Donna Smith and I have been celebrating the release of our children’s picture book, A Christmas Tail illustrated by Aaron Pocock. As part of these festivities, the lovely Dawn Meredith, a published children’s author, teacher and … Continue reading
Posted in A Christmas Tail, All my posts, Australian children's books, Australian children's author/illustrator interviews, book publishing, Christmas picture books, Donna M Smith, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross is interviewed, Spider Ink Press
Tagged Australian children's authors, Children's Christmas books, children's publishing, Dawn Meredith, Donna Smith, Helen Ross, Spider Ink Press
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Chatting with Aaron Pocock, illustrator of A Christmas Tail
Aaron Pocock, the very talented illustrator of our children’s Christmas picture book, A Christmas Tail drops by Spider Ink Press today. You will also see Aaron sketch (via YouTube) one of the characters from our book. So please pop on … Continue reading
Posted in A Christmas Tail, All my posts, Australian children's picture books, book promotion, Christmas picture books, Digital publishing, Donna M Smith, eBooks, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross writes, Illustrators, kit lit, Spider Ink Press, YouTube Videos
Tagged A Christmas Tail, Aaron Pocock, children's literature, Christmas picture books, Donna Smith, Helen Ross, picture books, Spider Ink Press, talented illustrator, Youtube
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A Christmas Tail eBook special Offer ends Fri 6 Dec.
A Christmas Tail Cyber Launch eBOOK special 2-6 Dec 2013 ONLY iTunes Amazon Only 4 days left eBOOK From now until midnight EST Friday, 6 December 2013 A Christmas Tail is available half price for eBook purchases. NOW $4.99 for … Continue reading
Posted in A Christmas Tail, All my posts, Australian children's picture books, book promotion, Christmas picture books, Digital publishing, Donna M Smith, eBooks, Helen McKenzie author/poet, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross writes, kit lit, Parent category
Tagged A Christmas Tail, Aaron Pocock, Amazon, Australian children's authors, children's Christmas picture books, children's digital publishing, Christmas, Donna Smith, ebook, Helen Ross, itunes, picture books
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New Pre-launch Christmas In July Release
Psst! I know it isn’t Christmas yet, and most of us don’t really want to know. However, if you like to party, keep reading. It is currently winter time in Australia. And for many people who live in areas where … Continue reading
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Tagged Aaron Pocock, Australian author, Australian author's blog, Australian books, Australian children's books, Australian children's author, Australian children's authors, Australian Christmas books, Australian writer, Author, author blogger, best children's Christmas books, blog, blogger, blogging, book marketing, Cherrywood Cottage, children's books, children's literature, Children's writer, Christmas, Christmas books, Christmas In July, digital publishing, Donna M Smith, Donna Smith, ebook, Helen McKenzie, Helen Ross, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross writes, Miss Helen Books, Miss Helen Writes, Mouse Christmas books, Mouse family, Peter, Peter Mouse, Publishing, Spider Ink Press, Writer, Writing
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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
Posted in About Helen, All my posts, Australian poets, Australian writers, authors, Brisbane children's author, Brisbane children's poet, Brisbane poets, Brisbane's artistic community, Helen McKenzie, Helen McKenzie author/poet, Helen Ross, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross children's author, Helen Ross nee McKenzie, Helen Ross writer, Helen Ross writes, Life's moments, Melbourne born writer, Miscellaneous, Miss Helen Writes, Poems, Poetry, Writer/poet/children's author
Tagged 'tragic' holiday poems, A Christmas Tail, Australian author, Australian author's blog, Australian writer, Author, author blogger, blog, blogger, blogging, car crashing poems, Donna M Smith, Donna Smith, ebook, funny holiday poems, giggle poetry, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross writes, holiday poems, Miss Helen Writes, New Visions, rhyme, rhyming poetry, Setting Off poem, Writers World, Writers World Poetry Anthology 1993
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Celebrate Christmas in July with Peter Mouse
Christmas In July is fast becoming a ‘formal’ celebration. It apparently began over twenty years ago in Austalia’s internationally famous Blue Mountains, and has grown to become a major seasonal event. I am still researching the origin of this tradition … Continue reading
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End of a RADF chapter
Well, for me, another chapter has come to an end. Last month I completed my four year term as a RADF (Regional Arts Development Fund) committee member for the Logan City Council, representing the portfolio of writing. I was appointed … Continue reading
Posted in Art and writing events, Brisbane events, events, Funding and initiatives, Helen McKenzie author/poet, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross children's author, Helen Ross nee McKenzie, Helen Ross writer, Helen Ross writes, RADF grants
Tagged artists, Arts Queensland, Australian author, Australian author's blog, Australian children's author, Australian writer, Author, author blogger, blog, blogger, blogging, Creative Sparks, Helen Ross, Helen Ross author, Helen Ross writes, Logan artists, Logan creataive community, Miss Helen Writes, my writing journey, Queenland Government, Queensland artists, RADF, Regional Arts Development Fund
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OWOD illustrator event – Brisbane
Last year I had the pleasure of facilitating Brisbane’s OWOD (One Word One Day) illustrator event. So I was very happy to be part of this year’s event. This time it was held at The Edge, State Library Queensland. OWOD … Continue reading
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Spread your wings and soar! 