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"Make children's books a part of your life, because the reality is; we're never too old to delight in the magic of make-believe."~d.c.h
My love of writing and the joy that my own children and childhood gave me inspired me to follow my heart & chase my dream of becoming a published children's author. My first picture book (below) was written in 1998 when my boys were still small and during my time as a student with the Australian College of Journalism. After successfully completing my 12th & final assignment, I was awarded with my "Diploma of Professional Children's Writing." My journey had just begun. However, over several years and many, many submissions later I was unsuccessful at being accepted by an Australian publisher. It was then that I decided to tuck my children's writing away to allow my poetic side to grow.
It wasn't until March of 2011 that I made the decision to start re-submitting my children's books. I received a further 4 rejections before choosing a publisher (abroad) who turned my life around! At last, that one word I'd been longing to hear did come my way-"accepted." :) In the month of June 2011 my dream of becoming a published children's author (finally) came true!
My love of writing and the joy that my own children and childhood gave me inspired me to follow my heart & chase my dream of becoming a published children's author. My first picture book (below) was written in 1998 when my boys were still small and during my time as a student with the Australian College of Journalism. After successfully completing my 12th & final assignment, I was awarded with my "Diploma of Professional Children's Writing." My journey had just begun. However, over several years and many, many submissions later I was unsuccessful at being accepted by an Australian publisher. It was then that I decided to tuck my children's writing away to allow my poetic side to grow.
It wasn't until March of 2011 that I made the decision to start re-submitting my children's books. I received a further 4 rejections before choosing a publisher (abroad) who turned my life around! At last, that one word I'd been longing to hear did come my way-"accepted." :) In the month of June 2011 my dream of becoming a published children's author (finally) came true!
My first children's book. Publication date: 29th August 2011 (Official release date: 29th Oct '11)
"Wollie the Wheelbarrow is a story about a lonely, hardworking wheelbarrow who longs for some fun and warmth in his life. It is during a special event when he meets a lively character called Dana that his life is turned around. Together they form a special bond and find a place where they belong. Children will warm to Wollie with his gentle and curious nature; while Dana will entertain them with her bright, friendly personality. With its ever-popular theme of friendship, Wollie the Wheelbarrow will delight young children and leave them with a smile upon their face."
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My 2nd children's book, "The Bee That Lost Her Buzz." Now available in a beautiful new hardcover version.
Deb Bee is a very busy bee who is always full of energy. But one day, she loses her buzz and is unable to get out of bed.
This leaves her and almost all her bee friends feeling rather confused. It's now up to Jay Bee and the rest of the hive to do something about bringing back Deb Bee's buzz, and together, they all learn the value of helping and caring. With its fun, fast-paced storyline and satisfying ending, this book for young children is sure to delight."
This leaves her and almost all her bee friends feeling rather confused. It's now up to Jay Bee and the rest of the hive to do something about bringing back Deb Bee's buzz, and together, they all learn the value of helping and caring. With its fun, fast-paced storyline and satisfying ending, this book for young children is sure to delight."
6th March 2012-- I am pleased to announce the publication of my 3rd children's book. Official release date: 7th May 2012.
Billy is no ordinary dinosaur. He loves to spend most of his time indoors, baking and eating cakes. Billy's dinosaur friends, however, prefer playing outside in the fresh air while enjoying the foods more suitable for dinosaurs. They don't like eating cake at all. So when Billy bakes the biggest cake ever, he's left to eat it all by himself. What happens next will teach Billy the importance of eating the right foods and making more time for outdoor activities. He soon learns that there's more to life than just baking and eating cakes.
(Hardcover)
Billy is no ordinary dinosaur. He loves to spend most of his time indoors, baking and eating cakes. Billy's dinosaur friends, however, prefer playing outside in the fresh air while enjoying the foods more suitable for dinosaurs. They don't like eating cake at all. So when Billy bakes the biggest cake ever, he's left to eat it all by himself. What happens next will teach Billy the importance of eating the right foods and making more time for outdoor activities. He soon learns that there's more to life than just baking and eating cakes.
(Hardcover)
