Sneaks And Peeks

4.bpspot/-_WI49vNwUQ4/VuPuhoOKAbI/AAAAAAABHRI/ARJopPsbN3Qg20xb3W-HUKrrO0Ci_WA1A/s1600/ai%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> I have to confess something. I'm a closet sticky-beak. Addicted to biography, I love to know about other people's lives, but not in that gossipy kind of way--rather the way that is steeped in genuine interest. Other people's worlds fascinate me. Perhaps that's why I'm a writer. One of my biggest dreams is to be able to throw open every door in the neighbourhood and to walk through each and every...

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My Creative Life Podcast With Vanessa Carnevale

vanessacarnevale/podcast/2016/3/14/021-writing-for-children-with-tania-mccartney" target="_blank"> I had such a wonderful time chatting with Vanessa Carnevale recently, for her series of Your Creative Life podcasts. Vanessa is an author, life coach and extremely creative podcaster. She's also a lot of fun to natter with. We chatted about writing and illustrating for children, so if you want some insider info, this conversation is for you. The Creative Life Podcast Series Helping writers connect to their creativity. Listen in on the intimate conversations...

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Smile Cry In New Idea And Books + Publishing Junior

4.bpspot/-uacm-UDO7dI/Vuj0uLmE5mI/AAAAAAABHVA/j70wBQWa_YUhi7losnIrVNR1NkjUxt0vA/s1600/new%2Bidea%2Bwith%2Bsmile%2Bcry%2Binside%2BMarch%2B2016.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> So chuffed to see our sweet little book in a big time mag! Thank you, Angela! 1.bpspot/-HuoFmoxeyDo/Vuj0vg2ufGI/AAAAAAABHVE/5TIF2XuvVHk3qPYRG1_zDCQ3ER6QffT1g/s1600/smile%2Bcry%2Bin%2Bnew%2Bidea%2Bmarch%2B2016%2Bcrop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> And always honoured to be chosen for review in Books + Publishing's...

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International Children's Book Day Event

1.bpspot/-rMAqrvsDlLU/Vu9syEp7fnI/AAAAAAABHWc/6ZAlrGtFwuUjfsDIbMKnanJoEvf_tpQxw/s1600/COVER%2BFINAL%2Bsmilecrycover-sidebyside.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> International ChildrenΓÇÖs Book Day is celebrated around the world on Hans Christian AndersenΓÇÖs birthday, April 2. Join Muse for a Canberra special with beloved local authors Irma Gold and Tania McCartney and recent arrival, illustrator Tony Flowers. ThereΓÇÖll be readings, on-the-spot drawing and colouring in - all the best things about books to celebrate...

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A Crash Course In Grammar And Punctuation

When it comes to writing professionally, it's all in the details. Whether you're writing an opus or just sending a publisher query letter, good grammar and punctuation can be the difference between being taken seriously ... and shuffled to the bottom of the pile. One of the best investments you can make, as an author, is a course in editing and proofreading; one that teaches you the fundamentals of grammar and punctuation. I know--I know--you have all the time in the world, right? Actually, yes, you do! If you're serious about making this writing dream a heartfelt reality. While you spend time...

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One Word Wisdom With Designer Lisa-Marie Kerr

4.bpspot/-HftHNLNsxmY/VvjQHV13oII/AAAAAAABHZs/-AZX18miAI0quYKRCNlQq76QC0IflXvkw/s1600/lm%2Bpic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> 1. What is the best thing about running your own design company?   Freedom 2. WhatΓÇÖs the worst thing?   Uncertainty 3. How did opening Bear and Sparrow make you feel?   Breathless 4. What do you hope it brings its customers?   Rapture 5. Who has influenced your business the most?  Society 6. What has been your biggest career reward?  Self-Actualisation ...

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Lull

1.bpspot/-mFkrhdDOknE/Vwb4BqeOEUI/AAAAAAABHfU/aKSrgLXmJpEYfguBUBZWFzweK2dR1BrGw/s1600/LM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> Lisa-Marie Kerr Sometimes, we all need a lull. A period of less frenzied activity. A time of creative connection without the pressure of production. More time to ponder, less time to do. More time to wander, less time to rue. I've spent the last month in a state of Lull. At a slower pace. After a deeply-dedicated, lengthy period working on my first illustrated book (I'm revealing the title...

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Selected Recent Illustrations

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