Tag Archives: Helen Ross writes

Merry Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Helen Ross

MERRY CHRISTMAS Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas.

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Watchwords – what is happening in Brisbane

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Helen Ross

Watchwords is a site is about writers, readers, artists, filmmakers and our beautiful City of Brisbane. It is a non-profit site that writer Lois May started up to cover the Brisbane Writers Festival initially, back in 2012. It was intended to be taken down … Continue reading →

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A Word A Week Photograph Challenge – Inside

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Helen Ross

I looooove anything creative and whilst I don’t consider myself a photographer I do love taking photos. A couple of years ago I shouted myself a lovely Canon EOS 600D with the view to improving my photography skills and my eye for … Continue reading →

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Writing Process Blog Hop Tour

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Helen Ross

Australian writer and poet, Gabrielle Bryden has tagged me in a Writing Process Blog Tour. Gabrielle is a very talented writer/poet so please check out her lovely blog. The Writing Process Blog Tour involves me answering four questions and tagging … Continue reading →

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Rainy Days

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Helen Ross

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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OWOD illustrator event – Brisbane 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Helen Ross

OWOD (One Word One Day) is a wonderful nationwide illustrator event run by the Australian Society of Authors (ASA) in partnership with the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF). The ASA and ILF have a new sponsor this year – Zart Art (supplier … Continue reading →

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SLQ’s 2014 Young Writers Award

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Helen Ross

The State Library of Queensland runs an annual Young Writers Award competition. The short story competition is open to Queensland residents aged 18-25 with a cash prize of $2,000. Entries close Friday 18 July 2014. So if you know of any young … Continue reading →

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Dear mum

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Helen Ross

I miss your smile its tenderness embracing me I miss your arms enveloping me squeezing I love you I miss holding hands giggling wordless understanding I miss our midnight rendevouz in the kitchen over … Continue reading →

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10 Declarations to Inspire, Motivate and Propel You Onward.

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Helen Ross

If you are feeling a little’ bogged’ down lately which is affecting your motivation to write, then maybe it’s time for a fresh start – beginning with your mindset. Jon Bard and his team from WriteForKids.org have come up with 10 … Continue reading →

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Launch of How to Promote Your Children’s Book by Katie Davis

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Helen Ross

Children’s author/illustrator and authorpreneur Katie Davis has just released her second edition of her ebook How to Promote Your Children’s Book: Tips, Tricks, and Secrets to Create a Bestseller. I bought the first edition last year and found it a … Continue reading →