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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.
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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
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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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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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
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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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Book App Academy home study online course – registration extended
I should have posted this information sooner but other life commitments took centre stage over the last few weeks. Anyway, for those who registered to watch app guru, Karen Robertson’s webinar on “Publish Your Book as an App and Sell … Continue reading
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Book App Academy – registration open till 21 June.
Book app expert, Karen Robertson, has just reopened her online Home Study Course for creating book apps – Book App Academy – and is taking new members until June 21st 2013! ~~~~~~~~ This 8-module, video-tutorial course takes you through planning … Continue reading
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Why you should/shouldn’t create a book app.
If you’ve ever wondered what a book app is and if it’s a publishing option you could consider, then I’ve got something to help. It’s a one-pager written by book app expert, Karen Robertson, about what a book app is, … Continue reading
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Could your book be a book app? FREE How to Webinar
If you’ve wondered whether your book could be a book app but have no idea how to get started or are technophobic, check out this jargon-free, 1-hour FREE training webinar from book app expert, Karen Robertson. Karen has helped dozens of … Continue reading
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Spread your wings and soar! 