News January 2021

I joined a SCBWI Critique Group last year and have really enjoyed seeing other members writing and illustrations.  

It is so worthwhile to have these writing acquaintances review and make constructive comments on my writing.  

I get inspiration for a story and run with it. Then after reading it many times, editing and receiving reviews and comments from the group it helps me to see where I need to make improvements to different aspects of the story.

I look forward to this year, submitting more of my stories to the group and reviewing their writing and illustrations. Bring it on!

Submitted two manuscripts today, one for a Board Book, the other for a Picture Book.  Hoping for success!!

I have been a member of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) AustraliaEast/New Zealand branch since about 2013.  I just recently joined a SCBWI Critique Group in which a small group of writers share and critique each others manuscripts. Confidentiality and copyright is closely adhered to and critique is constructive and encouraging, for the benefit of all members.

I am excited to begin reading others stories and view new and colourful illustrations for early childhood picture books. To receive critique and comments about my own stories promises to be an enriching experience and will help me achieve my goals.     Bring it on!

Just sent through two manuscripts for submission, hope for success.

Continuing to work at it.  Sent off Speckles Rusty and the Ducklings in February and Frederick Frog's Great Escape.   Will send off 'Lost Ted', 'Percy the Pirate's Parrot' and
'Happy Messy Fathers' Day', soon also.

Completed 10th manuscript for children' picture book.   'Percy the Pirate's Parrot'

Changed Froogle Frog to Fredrick Frog and edited again.

Completed my next story, "The Flying Umbrella" and sent it off to a publisher for consideration.