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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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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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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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Reflecting on 2010 achievements

Reflecting on 2010 writer achievements Continue reading

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My message to writers, readers and word lovers around the world

My message to writers and readers around the world Continue reading

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First Edition Sales – Christmas buys

Haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet?  Don’t despair.  If you are a voracious reader, a fusion of excitement and hope rushes through you as you anxiously tear away at a well  wrapped Christmas present (suspiciously shaped like a book)  revealing that novel that you have  been … Continue reading

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Live chat with Donna Smith, author of Delightfully Haiku.

Tea pot is filled and there are plenty of jelli beanz  – courtesy of Donna. Please feel free to chat with Donna throughout our chat this morning. To be involved in the interview or just read about Donna’s journey, please click on … Continue reading

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Competition for my book at Jelli-Beanz Publishing

After my chat today with Donna from Jelli-Beanz Publishing, she  is running a competition for a copy of my book, 10 Yellow Bananas. So jump across to her blog for more details. http://jellibeanzbooks.wordpress.com http://jellibeanzbooks.wordpress.com/author/jellibeanzbooks/

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