Category Archives: Helen Ross

My Very Close Shave tale on Gabrielle Bryden’s blog

Posted on July 8, 2014 by

Talented writer, poet and blogger, Gabrielle Bryden, recently wrote of her close shave with an aquaplaning bus. OMG! Subsequently, Gabrielle expressed an interest in receiving any close shave poems or stories from regular readers of her blog and people she … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days

Posted on June 24, 2014 by

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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Weekly Photo Challenge: Threes

Posted on February 28, 2014 by

This week’s ‘The Daily Post’ photo challenge is threes. So my photos are based on the ‘Three Picture Stories’ (storytelling with images) that I posted about last Tuesday. All these photos were taken at my local park, except the last … Continue reading →

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Looking back on 2013

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

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 →

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Meet Donna Smith, co-author of A Christmas Tail

Posted on December 8, 2013 by

Donna Smith, my co-author of our newly released children’s Christmas book, A Christmas Tail dropped by Spider Ink Press during the week. During our fabulous cyber launch celebration on Monday 2 December you may have ‘discovered’ a little more about … Continue reading →

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New Pre-launch Christmas In July Release

Posted on July 17, 2013 by

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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Setting Off

Posted on July 10, 2013 by

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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