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 J.R.
31 Jul 2010
at 10:18 AM 		 Hi All,
You must be wondering what has happened to me!! Well to begin I broke my foot getting on a bus to go to Thailand, which didn't help my preparations for my trip to Europe two weeks later but I did manage to go to both places and enjoy myself despite the pain.

I have had some success in the UK and attached are the links to the fantasy book review website where my books are being promoted.

Also there is a blog on an interview they conducted with me.

http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/JR-Mitchell/Pathway-of-the-Gods.html
http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/JR-Mitchell/Awakening-of-the-Gods.html
http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/JR-Mitchell/Gathering-of-the-Gods.html

And the biography page itself:
http://www.fantasybookreview.co.uk/JR-Mitchell/biography.html

If any of you have read my books would you mind logging on to the website and leaving a critic.
 Hazel
31 Jul 2010
at 09:04 AM 		 So good to have this one and only blog indulgence...GO BCC folk!!
With BLAST OFF -turning page 76 now in hands of printer and lots of promotion work undertaken by Hank to build both launch and EXpo interest, we can now return to long term writing projects. Deadlines for those seem to be approaching at break neck speed. We have ABC radio interview on Mon. Aug 9 a.m. articles to complete(amazing response to an unlikely romance story)Yungaburra (greatfun) Book Festival dinner speaking spot upcoming.Yesterday we were guests at St Gerard Majella full assembly to speak and present literary awards ..wonderful stuff!(except 8.30 a.m.)and Thursday Aug. 19 I am tutoring Wired with Words (voice, drama and creative writing) for Cairns School of Distance Learning15-17 years.( a great connection through BCC) It will get me into gear for Learning Curve workshop during Expo weekend. Now back to breakfast and writing.Blog indulgence over for a month!
 LCDEROSA
31 Jul 2010
at 07:22 AM 		 END OF JULY BLOGROLL
Successful month in promoting for the EXPO - 25 SEPT. Lots of exhibitors and presenters doing their stuff. Chris Shaw is MC, Barbara Bossert Ramsay is coming from Melbourne and Helen Ross from Brisbane and we have 3 book launches with Hazel Menehira and Hank West, Drs Frith and Gisela McIntrye happening at the EXPO.

On the personal literary front - doctorate proposal is underway and going to the next step and next book is in creation. Literary life goes on!
 John
21 Jul 2010
at 08:22 AM 		 A funding forum will be held in Townsville on Friday, 30 July 2010, it will be conducted in the School of Arts, Cnr Stanley and Walker Streets between 2.00 and 4.00 pm. Their advice is that it would be beneficial for those seeking funding for the time. More information may be obtained by logging onto the website www.australiacouncil.gov.au, then Townsville Funding Forum. RSVP. I do not know to whom one should respond.
 MeganBatliss
19 Jul 2010
at 03:17 AM 		 Something for our South Australian Writers from a journo call out at SourceBottle:

Experienced SA based writers wanted for new magazine. Being a parent is one of the world’s most rewarding and challenging jobs. It is full of ups and downs, times of utter joy and exhilaration, and times of despair and complete unknowing.

Parenting styles may be different but all parents aspire to a common goal. To raise their children to be happy, healthy well adjusted and to achieve more than they have as parents.

We're putting together a new high end-gloss magazine focusing on South Australian families.

Published seasonally, Moppet Magazine is all about families, the lifestyle, characters, events, and all the special little people in our lives!

If you're a South Australian freelance writer and are interested in writing for Moppet Magazine, we want to know about you. Send through some examples of your work, your rates, resume, and of course contact details to sales@sainformer.com. Deadline: 27 August 2010 @ 5pm Eastern Daylight Saving Time (Successful sources will not be paid.)
 Chris
19 Jul 2010
at 09:40 AM 		 This is a notice to say that I am having a book signing on August 14th at 40, Norman Street, Gordonvale, which is outside Dave Raymond's Book Binding shop. Rebecca and I went down for his business-opening, and he very kindly offered us the opportunity. He will be speaking at the BCC meeting on 21st August, and I will be selling books on the 14th. It is Pyramid Race Day, so it will be busy!
 David
09 Jul 2010
at 11:04 AM 		 G'day all, it is really great to see everyone 'forging on' & having wonderful success on the way, recently my short story 'Tony the Wogs Mango Tree' & Hazel's poem 'Beguiled' were accepted by a panel of academics for publication in the James Cook University journal LiNQ, Also my poem 'Old Life Dreams' has been short listed in a renowned poetry competition in Tasmania.
My new book, Out of Australia, a 100 poem compilation is due for release any day now.
To all my best & keep up the great work in promoting BCC.
 Jacque
30 Jun 2010
at 05:05 AM 		 Have been busy working on both my sci-fi novel and one of my picture books... drawing lots of cows... I just love it when the creativity flows.
 Pip
29 Jun 2010
at 09:25 AM 		 A make-your-own-book lunchtime project at the school where I'm librarian has been extremely rewarding. The students' enthusiasm and lateral creativity keeps me hopping as their resident editor, and their actual progression not only as writers & illustrators, but as book-creators, bodes well for the future of publishing.
 June
29 Jun 2010
at 07:04 AM 		 It's been an exciting month, I have had some of my photography and poetry work introduced to the wider community through the foundation for Australian Agricultural women webinars with Professor Nell Arnold, had a few introductions to publishers where other people introduced me hooray! and for poetry/photography (cross your fingers for me), and the story game blog for the tropical writers is opening on http://tropicalwritinggame.wordpress.com - the cyberskilling team have been brilliant to work with and I hope you all get a chance to visit and join in. I also scored some paid street theatre writing for PhoenX a company a friend is starting in the Tablelands - what an awesome month I am jumping up and down. Hope even better news next time. My new blog is http://unitygarden.wordpress.com and I am taking my blogging in a new direction. Whatever your dreams keep at it, and looking for opportunities. They may come when you least expect it! Just keep up the passion (:
 Peter
28 Jun 2010
at 05:59 AM 		 This time of the year is always busy and the next issue is out on the 1st July so all the fine tuning is being done at the moment. I did the Olivia Newton-John interview but due to the time we are now running it in the next issue. I have a number of items in this new one and they include Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu the blind indigenous singer/guitarist who has the most amazing voice. He is to be featured in the magazine in interview form as well as on video. That voice will haunt the US readers who, as usual, have never heard of him. Can't complain though they have two features of folks I've never heard of so, I guess we're all square. I have just spoken to Eva Wanganeen the indigenous silk artist from Cow Bay and it was a lot of fun. Eva and her husband Colin are meeting with me at my 'office' the outside restaurant area at Angsana tomorrow to finalise the story. She is a delight to talk to and so enthusiastic. Bye for now...err almost forgot there may be a little something about a Letizia De Rosa in the new issue. Never heard of her? You will. CHECK OUT DENISE MARIE PUBLISHER - A DISTINCTIVE STYLE MAGAZINE articles by Peter Mack.
 Hazel
28 Jun 2010
at 04:14 AM 		 Hank and I presented awards at the Cairns' Eisteddfod Junior Literary Festival last Friday afternoon. It was great to see the young writers faces after reading and judging all their stories and poems. We have now completed our BLAST OFF- turning page 76, collection (poems and short stories related to our unlikely romance) and are now busy promoting the B.C.C. Expo Day, the launch and also my workshops on the Sunday. Love reading what everyone is up to on this my only blogsite indulgence...marvellous!!!!!! Go B.C.C. members!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 LCDEROSA
28 Jun 2010
at 02:41 AM 		 Lots of successes this month with visit to International PEN Sydney and being introduced to Laura Milligan - yes Spike's daughter, who is now a contributor on BCC. Many great people (re)joining so it is steaming ahead towards this year's EXPO with our great authors exhibiting and others coming from Melbourne, Brisbane and elsewhere. Fingers crossed the launch of my new poetry collection with happen at the EXPO on Sat 25th Sept. All public welcome - spread the word - bring your friends and lots of money to buy some great books! Meet us at the Mercure Cairns Harbourside - Esplanade Cairns - Blue Mango Terrace on SAT 25 SEPT 2010 - 10am-1pm. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ADMIN ON THIS SITE or email letizia@sorrentinipublishing.com.au
 Chris
27 Jun 2010
at 12:15 PM 		 Greetings folks, Rebecca and I have just returned from a 10,000km drive to Adelaide and back over six weeks -the mission statement of which was 'To visit friends and vineyards!' A noble cause, I think!
At the beginning of April I started on a novel, my first, and the words came thick and fast. I have said that when I send a postcard I make the address very large so I don't have to write too many words in the message. So to be able to write 10,000 words per long weekend, twice, is a totally new experience for me! There is a degree of wonder, excitement and exultation in this experience and it may be addictive, If so, I welcome it.
A day behind the scenes in Canberra Zoo hand-feeding lions, tigers, giraffes, otters, sharks, bears, monkeys and dingos were each very real, once in a lifetime memory prints.
However, I am speaking at the July meeting and have to prepare for that, and may play a role in September at our expo. I look forward to meeting up with you once more. Cheers, Chris
 Paul
25 Jun 2010
at 07:39 AM 		 Hi folks,
Great to be a part of this dynamic group. Looking forward to more of the inspiration I get reading about you and getting to know you all.
 LCDEROSA
23 Jun 2010
at 07:35 AM 		 EXPO - SAT 25 SEPT - BLUE MANGO TERRACE- Mercure Harbourside Cairns' Esplanade. 10am-1pm. Barbara Bossert Ramsay(Melbourne writer) and Helen Ross(Brisbane writer) will be speaking. Workshops over two days - presenters-Patricia Ryan, Stephen Chong and Hazel Menehira.
Two Book launches - Hazel Menehira and Hank West / Letizia De Rosa.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CONTACT US THROUGH THIS SITE.
 Stephen
22 Jun 2010
at 08:30 AM 		 Letizia, I have my holidays approved for the writers Book Creators EXPO in September. I just need to know whereabouts in Cairns, so I can organise accomodation as I will be staying for three days.
 MeganBayliss
16 Jun 2010
at 06:51 AM 		 Have had a children's short story accepted by Pearson's Place and will be published in their Oct 2010 edition of Explore Educational Magazine for Children.

Looking forward to networking with you all on Saturday at the Blue Mango.
 LCDEROSA
10 Jun 2010
at 08:47 AM 		 REEF WRITERS are running a poetry / short story competition. For more information go to www.reefwriters.org
 Jean
02 Jun 2010
at 08:39 AM 		 A joint-venture anthology with two fellow-Ravenshoe Writers Group members is in the making. Very much in the early stages, but it will be self-published on the Tableland. Will let you know our progress. Jean Versace
 June
01 Jun 2010
at 01:51 AM 		 Hi everyone, we are gearing up for a writing group anthology for the Cassowary Coast council area, I'm on the team putting it together and we were delighted to get a radf grant to help out. On a personal level doing lots of prep work for self-publishing some poetry/photography to sell from my website - and was delighted to meet more BCC and learn from people like Sasi, Jacque, Dave and Letizia- enjoying talking with more of you. I blog at http://pearlz.wordpress.com and am working on a workshop for the tropical writers' festival and group participatory blog - will put up more news as it comes to hand, and hope to meet a lot more of you in future. I did an open mike - singing though, but may share a bit of poetry at a future date - Mission Beach is really lighting up as an artsy area. just love it!

June Perkins
 Pip
01 Jun 2010
at 01:34 AM 		 Hi all. The manual for children's counsellors "Using Stories" has sold out its first modest run for the professional arena, and the author Liz Maluschnig and I are re-editing it into a book for parents, caregivers, teachers and counsellors. Working at the business end of the book publishing process, the re-working/step-by-step/comma-by-colon fastidiousness required, reminds me of the respect every book deserves. One clear emphasis has emerged for me from this project: it's really important to know your target audience. Pip
 Peter
31 May 2010
at 04:33 AM 		 A lot is happening in my world at the moment and it's busy, busy , busy. A number of interviews last month but the most interesting one was with Stephen Wiltshire the English born (of West Indian parents)autistic artist. He produces the most incredible artworks from memory after viewing the subject ie Hong Kong Harbour for an hour or so. On the 11th. June I have an interview with Olivia Newton-John. Just a thought for you all...do you realise just what BCC and Letizia's work is doing for your business? I typed in my name in Google recently and came up 3rd. on page 1 on the global results. This was ranked so high because I am a member of BCC. Try popping your name in there and see what happens.
 Stephen
31 May 2010
at 02:33 AM 		 I've just sent out copies of my recent newsletter. It's got some great tips for both personal and business growth, as well as some excerpts from my next book 'The Music of the Soul'. If you would like a free copy just go to www.stephenchong.com.au and send through a request.
 Megan
31 May 2010
at 02:03 AM 		 I've started a blog especially for the discipline of daily practice writing: www.imaginifbusiness.blogspot.com. A new writer's prompt is published daily and writers from all over write to the prompt. They publish their practice writing (any genre) to their own blog and we all comment on each others. It's fun and helps to further hone the critical friend skill that writers all value so highly. If you want to join in but haven't yet got a blog, talk to me, I can help you set up a free blog or a self hosted one if you prefer.

I'm guest speaker at Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Paradise Palms on June 1st. I'm talking about symbolism - see some of you there.
 LDROSA
31 May 2010
at 01:23 AM 		 ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS THIS MONTH - PLEASE ADD YOUR BLOGROLL
Dr Bonny Cassidy has looked at my poetry collection and accepted to do the Foreword. Poetry Collection is my offering to Cairns. Going to PEN meet in Sydney this week and catching up with Sydney BCC contributors. Long road to the doctorate proposal but one step closer. More professional writers about to join Book Creators.
 LCDEROSA
24 May 2010
at 10:23 AM 		 Anna Eglitis has recently joined BCC and will soon be announced in our group emails. She has worked extensively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and written several books as an artist etc. Spent a glorious morning in Anna's studio, looking at her work and working out ways to entend and unite the artistic circles in Cairns.
 Megan
23 May 2010
at 11:10 AM 		 Do you self censor when you creatively write? I have experienced a very weird response to my own self censorship and would love to know how you all handle the issue: http://www.imaginif.com.au/self-censorship/
 Jean
18 May 2010
at 12:12 PM 		 Hello, all. I've been having a rest from everything literary, I think, trying to get our place on the market. However, I want to share with you a delightful book I've just finished and am about to pick up again and re-read. 'the school of essential ingredients: a novel' by Erica Bauermeister, published last year by HarperCollins Publishers. The writing is food for the soul - lyrical, metaphorical and a wonderful conglomerate of characters. I grudged putting it down to get on with 'stuff'. Jean
 Megan
14 May 2010
at 02:10 AM 		 If you have lived beyond childhood, then you have an interesting story or experience to tell. Let author, bibliotherapist and child sexual assault therapist, Megan Bayliss, help you tell it. Attend a one day Life Writing workshop in Cairns to learn how to begin writing your story (and working through your pain if there is pain beneath your skin).

Life writing is a genre that covers autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, journals, letters and travel writing. To be qualified to Life Story write you need only have experience of life and a desire to write. Whether you want to publish, discover, heal or merely record history, this workshop will help you sort your story and give you a framework of presentation.

Based on principles of psychology, social work, counselling and the rules of life writing, learn how to write your life story.

Cairns. Sat 29th May, 9 - 4. $200.00. Contact Megan Bayliss via www.imaginif.com.au
 LCDEROSA
13 May 2010
at 10:55 AM 		 EXPO 25TH SEPT 2010 - KEEP THIS DATE FREE
Melbourne writer Barbara Bossert Ramsay and Brisbane writer Helen Ross will be attending and speaking. We are proud to have an increasing interest in the EXPO of exhibitors and the public of readers are already getting excited about meeting our writers and book industry businesses. PLEASE START SPREADING THE WORD AND MAKING THIS THE BEST EXPO EVER.
 David
13 May 2010
at 10:12 AM 		 G'day all, great to see everyone doing so well, I was featured in May's edition of 'Blues' magazine, my 2nd, the last one was in 2008, I was also the featured poet with a number of my poems published on the site of www.writingraw.com April edition, I was also included in the 'milestones' section of Queensland Writers April magazine, also I am about to be featured in the online magazine & hardcopy of 'Defence Family Matters' which is released by the Australian dept. of Defence, one more thing, I am now officialy the Cairns RSL 'poet on call', just goes to show, if I can have this kind of success, what's stopping anyone else (-:catch up soon Dave J Delaney.
 Megan
10 May 2010
at 03:14 AM 		 Crikey is looking for a new Web Editor. Could it be you (it's not me!)? www.crikey.com.au
 Megan
03 May 2010
at 05:23 AM 		 Brilliant concept for children and aspiring children's writers at smories.com. Writer sends in a children's story (up to 750 words) to a competition at Smories. If shortlisted, your story is read by a child and a video of the reading placed on the website. What an excellent way to road test children's stories and to keep children focused on reading. Author retains all rights bar the right of the video. I'm going to send a short story in, anyone else want to try? smories.com.
 Chris
03 May 2010
at 01:53 AM 		 ...and then there's Chris - there's always one late one. Sorry. I'm writing a novel about WW1 with a love interest, some violence and some loving. I still don't know where it is coming from. Please understand that I write the address on postcards in big writing so I don't have much space to fill in to the receiver, so can someone enlighten me as to how/why I am able to throw down some 25,000 words in basically two long weekends. I have had no plot, no timelines and no ending, but away we go on this joyous ride to? wherever it ends. Wish me luck, this is exhilarating! Cheers, Chris Shaw
 LCDEROSA
01 May 2010
at 03:21 AM 		 Thanks to everyone who contributed to this month's Blogroll. I would like to applaud P.C. Bats Netherlands for the beautiful graphic design images she sent me. See the quality of her creative work on my web page.
 HELEN
30 Apr 2010
at 12:23 PM 		 Hi everyone
You may wish to find out a little more about why I write in a recent interview conducted by Kids' Book Review:
Direct link at:
http://kids-book-review.blogspot.com/2010/04/author-interview-helen-ross.html
If you are a children's writer it is a great website.
Happy writing.
 Jason
27 Apr 2010
at 03:13 AM 		 Hi all,
Living in a hassle-free Paradise on an island with snow white beaches and 25 cent beers... really. Begun writing again after l-o-o-o-o-n-g hiatus, starting with simple how-to book as a warm up to the real thing - the screenplay. If there is a heaven on earth, I've at least found the waiting room.
Cheers
 Stephen
27 Apr 2010
at 02:34 AM 		 Regards to all BCC members. Just got published on-line at Anthill Magazine. Check out the attached link.
http://anthillonline.com/here-are-four-quick-and-effective-ways-to-build-trust-in-your-organisation/ STEPHEN CHONG
 James
27 Apr 2010
at 08:07 AM 		 Hi folks,
Only 19 days to go until I run in The North Face 100 ultra marathon, considered one of the toughest events of its kind in the world: a 100 kilometre epic through the Blue Mountains bush. I'm raising money for the Steve Waugh Foundation which supports children and familes with rare illnesses. Donations can be made at www.stevewaughfoundation.com.au or by phoning 1300 66 9935. Thanks for your support. Smiles, James Knight Sydney Writer/Journalist
 hazel
26 Apr 2010
at 12:30 PM 		 Hi,it's all go in cottage 51 here. I am collating commissioned history research, completing and editing new short stories and poems for a collection for September release. Hazel Menehira
 PDMACK
26 Apr 2010
at 12:08 PM 		 Taking photographs for an article on the Indigenous art of Australia. Plenty of co-operation from the locals not much from the Government bodies responsible for promotion thereof. Also finalising an article on none other than Letizia De Rosa for the magazine and it will feature in the next issue. Major story breaking in the USA that we are hoping to cover. If it comes to fruition I'll update as soon as possible. PETER MACK
 HELEN
26 Apr 2010
at 12:00 PM 		 Just had two great reviews for my children's books: 10 Yellow Bananas (latest release) and Bubble Gum Trouble (2009). Published by Little Steps Publishing.
Reviews can be found under BOOK REVIEWS on right hand side of their home page at:
http://kids-book-review.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-bubble-gum-trouble-and-other.html HELEN ROSS
 June
26 Apr 2010
at 11:31 AM 		 It was great to meet Letzia recently and also to meet Dave in person at the Tropical writers meeting earlier in the year. I'm in a lot of on line groups so it's wonderful to actually meet people beyond cyberspace.

I have had some fantastic news,our local writers group have received a RADF grant to do an anthology.I am working on some photography /poetry books especially,which I am planning to self publish, so any hints and tips appreciated.

Also working on the multimedia workshop with a team of others for the upcoming Tropical Writers festival, and its been awesome to network with some new writers - I hope to meet more of you soon and make it to a Cairns' BCC network meeting. I'm in Feluga (:

I like to write everyday- and blog- my blog links are on my page here if any of you want to visit and see what kind of stuff I do. http://pearlz.wordpress.com and http://worldcitizendreaming.wordpress.com I always appreciate some feedback and will be selling my work from my blog in books in the not too distant future.
 Sylvia
26 Apr 2010
at 10:23 AM 		 I'm now working on completing three short stories I haven't touched in some time.I aim to finish writing these stories by the end of May. It's time to get them out into the light and set them free. Thanks and thanks again to BCC.
 LCDEROSA
26 Apr 2010
at 09:14 AM 		 4days Townsville promotion-15 appointments and one radio interview on 4TTT talking about Book Creators. Meeting with new contributors, discussion about future Expo in Townsville and mentoring contributors on BCC. Investigating a doctorate in Creative Arts-Writing with view of beginning this year.
 Gay
22 Apr 2010
at 03:56 AM 		 The 'Earth Dreams Magic' book launch (ref blog 28 March) was highly successful with about 200 people in attendance. I also created a performance piece for the evening which got a great response from the audience plus the editor singled me out with thanks for my contribution to the book. Yes, I was on a high! Chris your encouraging comments were very much appreciated. I passed them on to my editor.
 David
15 Apr 2010
at 08:48 AM 		 Wow!!!...look at all the wonderful things happening, congratulations to everyone, I finally stopped procrastinating & sent my manuscript (USB) to my publisher in America, hoping for a late May release.
Keep up the great work all & well done to BCC, I'm off to view Felixstowe Scribblers.
 Pip
14 Apr 2010
at 12:51 PM 		 Being now a "Book Creator" (don't you love the resonance of words?), the revival of my small press business PeakPress which has been dormant for several years while I was in Oz has been especially satisfying. PeakPress offers editing, graphic design and pre-press services, mainly small projects like poetry, manuals, family histories, etc. A manual for counselling children using stories is my latest: a fresh approach to some fairly deep water.
 LCDEROSA
09 Apr 2010
at 06:04 AM 		 They say that as writers the writing experience is the closest to self-actualization. I know when I am writing at times something else takes over and it streams through. Writing certainly brings me one of the deepest joys.
 Chris
05 Apr 2010
at 12:30 PM 		 I thought you may like to know that BCC has been mentioned in dispatches! Go to to find the Felixstowe Scribblers website, (East Coast of UK) with a report that Hazel has bought one of their 'Anthologies' with the constructive comments she made about it, and that they should check her out on the BCC website. If BCC members had a look at the FS website above, we will have an even closer link. They also have free shop-fronts for books! Who knows? See you soon, Chris Shaw
 LCDEROSA
03 Apr 2010
at 01:42 AM 		 Just met up with Dr June Perkins for the first time since her joining. Lots of exciting writers doing very creative things. Happy Easter and Happy writing to you all.
 Hazel
29 Mar 2010
at 12:00 PM 		 Hi all B.C.C. folk...Must admit this is my first time on theis blog and I have really enjoyed reading way way back on all the content. I wanted to thank Letizia for arranging the Sat. talk/workshop with Dr. David Reiter at short notice. David of InteractivePublications Brisbane published my Vocal Enrichment Book and I found him a genuine person who shares his knowledge and info in a balanced and sincere manner.Saturday's Digital info was eye-opening in many respects.most stimulating and clearly laying out options for writers in the flux of today's technology.
Meantime I am now working on a commissioned park history 'faction'book for N.Z. organisations and acomplementing interactive children's poetry book which provides the creative imaginative contrast I need in my
writing days. Blessings to you all Hazel.
 Chris
28 Mar 2010
at 01:37 AM 		 Congratulations Gay, on Earth Dreams Magic. I had a look at the website and the quality of the contributions is very clear. I wish you and all who were instrumental in birthing it, great success in the sales of enormous numbers, and recognition by the public and by the literary minded throughout the world - sort of "from little acorns do..." Good luck with the launch, and it was a pleasure to meet you in Cairns. Chris Shaw
 Gay
28 Mar 2010
at 12:16 PM 		 On 16th April, 'Earth Dreams Magic' will be launched in Maleny. I had the privilege of being part of this community project which has published my work: 15 stories, 3 poems and my profile. The editor wrote: "Many thanks to well-known local writers: Gary Crew, Jill Morris, James Cowan, Steven Lang and Michael Berry, who have written essays especially for Earth Dreams Magic. Poet and writer Gay Liddington has made a truly great contribution with her expressive pieces and poetry". Check it out on www.earthdreamsmagic.com
 DCURRAN
28 Mar 2010
at 11:34 AM 		 I have been working on the completion of my first book. The manuscript is ready and exciting times ahead. Aspiring and on the way to Creative Writer - David Curran david.curran@bendigobank.com.au
 Letizia
28 Mar 2010
at 02:22 AM 		 ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS-END OF MARCH. Writing proposal for doctorate with a view of submitting it beginning of April. My books have been selling in WA. Would like support with contacts in WA. letizia@sorrentinipublishing.com
 David
23 Mar 2010
at 01:32 AM 		 G'day all, please have a look at this, I gave 'Barry' (a Vietnam veteran) permission to use one of my poems with a photo slide show & music background for his youtube clip, I think he did an awesome job, & if you do visit & it is possible please leave a comment at his clip, thank you all.
Dave Delaney.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z95sY_B_jtY
 LETIZIA
21 Mar 2010
at 10:30 AM 		 Helen Ross has her new book information on Book Creators Circle this week. Check her web page and her own personal blog to leave comments. Congratulations Helen.
 Alida
19 Mar 2010
at 10:36 AM 		 To Gisela
Yes, I've had 3 books published by Zeus. What exactly would you like to know? I now self-publish my books in the US, much cheaper. Please contact me via my email on the web page.
Alida.
 David
18 Mar 2010
at 12:05 PM 		 G'day everyone, to say I am over the moon is a huge understatement, I just received the cover to my book soon to be published & released in America, I have to say the cover is awesome & true blue Aussie. Not long now (-:
 Gisela
16 Mar 2010
at 05:40 AM 		 Kindly could anyone who published with Zeus contact me, please.
 HELEN
04 Mar 2010
at 10:03 AM 		 CYBER BOOK LAUNCH INVITATION
Hi everyone,
March is the official launch month for my new chidren's book, 10 Yellow Bananas.
Please join me and illustrator, Dee Texidor in celebrating our new book. If you can’t make today please drop in anytime – the door is always open.
You will find us at http://10yellowbananas.wordpress.com

Please leave your name in the comments section to let me know that you have dropped by.
See you there.
Helen Ross
http://misshelenwrites.wordpress.com
Web: http://www.misshelenbooks.com
 Gisela
03 Mar 2010
at 10:54 AM 		 My book still being edited and Letizia told me 4* might not be enough.Meantime fishing for a title.
Any suggestions or advice for a title?
Invasions & Adventures (underneath through the last century,four countries, three continents) A Robber Baron appears in a short legend as well!
Of course it is an autobiography!
 LDR
23 Feb 2010
at 03:49 AM 		 Have finished reading Woolf and now thrown myself into Dessaix, Lawson, Orwell and Bacon. The list grows. Love the lady writers. This week's breakthrough is that I have returned to writing with a vengeance or is it love?
 Chris
22 Feb 2010
at 12:53 PM 		 Great meeting 20/02, as usual. I have received continuous e-mails from two outfits, Andrew Parvel and Kim Hornyak. They say that they can expose (my) book to a very large number of Librarians, teachers, booksellers and more, for a price (of course). Has anyone out there had any experience of these people, or can validate an increse in sales because of their use? I would be interested to hear, if so. Personally, I'm a bit wary, and see them as modern-day carpet-baggers. Thanks Letizia, Brenda, Jacque and Amanda.
 Alida
22 Feb 2010
at 09:55 AM 		 Congratulations David Delaney! Having read some of your poems, I'm not surprised.
Keep up the good work. Good luck from Alida.
 David
19 Feb 2010
at 12:56 PM 		 G'day everyone, phew!! what a busy month I have had, I have almost finished my compilation of 100 poems to send to ASA publishing in America for my American release, & I have been answering emails about my latest poem which has generated so much interest that currently 12 RSL clubs & or Associations are to publish my poem in their magazines, 3 are to read my poem at their respective ANZAC day commemorations & 1 has asked for it to be included in an anthology they are going to release soon, so yes! busy times ahead.
David J Delaney.
 LETIZIA
19 Feb 2010
at 09:36 AM 		 Dear Carol,
Congratulations on behalf of Book Creators Circle. We wish the outgoing committee all the best and thank them for their incredible work in the past and welcome the new with you at the helm. Roaring success to Tropical Writers Group!
 Carol
18 Feb 2010
at 10:19 AM 		 Just to let you know I've just been elected President of the Tropical Writers Group in Cairns. I'm really looking forward to working with the group, including new members that will be attending our first meeting on 6 March 1pm at the Guide Hall on James Street, Cairns North. If you would like to join us, come along or email me if you have any specific questions. carol.libke@aanet.com.au
 Jean
15 Feb 2010
at 09:45 AM 		 I've just begun Steig Larsson's 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo', the first of the trilogy. It's not a book you can be interrupted while reading. I've also been delving into some poetry anthologies. Good for the soul.
 Sylvia
13 Feb 2010
at 10:44 AM 		 I was reading Phyllis Chestlers "Women and Madness" and James Baldwyn's "Nobody Knows My Name". Now I'm reading James Knight's "A Theory of Moments". Congratulations James
 LETIZIA
10 Feb 2010
at 07:02 AM 		 Have read 7500 words of Viriginia Woolf - A Room of One's Own. Viriginia talks about the role of women writers and raised the issue of some writers who suffer with the world's indifference - such as Keats and Flaubert. Enjoying the intellectual discourse about writers and what they have brought to writing. LDR
 Carol
04 Feb 2010
at 08:54 AM 		 Enjoyed our first BCC meeting. I think having presenters is definitely the way to go to get people there each month. Stephen Chong and Boolarong Press girls were very informative.
 Sylvia
31 Jan 2010
at 02:28 AM 		 Gisela, are you writing from journals? I would love contact with anyone who has or is doing so.
SP
 TropicalDragon
31 Jan 2010
at 01:32 AM 		 Hi all, just a quick hello to let you know of my editing and proof-reading services. While I am based in Cairns I have done work for people in Melbourne, Sydney and... California! So don't feel afraid you won't get the personal touch. My website is www.tropicaldragon.com.au
 Gisela
29 Jan 2010
at 03:07 AM 		 To Alida and MM
Thanks for your advice. Certainly I will try the phone number given to me by Alida. I live in Tweed Heads and like a personal involevment.
Thanks again. Gisela
 LDR
29 Jan 2010
at 08:37 AM 		 Chris, Glad you enjoyed the network. The next is being lead by Leading Edge with B Campbell. Check the General Notices for the speakers or changes. Have a great birthday and hope you are writing to celebrate this event and new year with renewed creativity. Share with us your next project news. LDR
 Alida
25 Jan 2010
at 04:17 AM 		 Dear Gisela
I see you are looking for a proofreader.
George Gunston is one of the best editors and proofreaders you can get and very reasonable in price.
I use him all the time. He lives in Burleigh Waters. His phone number is 07 55765128. Wish you luck. Alida.
 Chris
25 Jan 2010
at 10:17 AM 		 Jason,
thanks for the comment about the illusion of control. It asked the question of me as to why I was doing what I do, id est, write and enjoy writing short stories. The answer that I came up with is that I enjoy sharing a story or moving picture with others. There is, I suppose, control to the extent that I can hope to influence mood, tears, joy, laughter but maybe that too is an illusion. 'Smoke and mirrors' as the man said.
 Chris
25 Jan 2010
at 10:08 AM 		 Letizia, Enjoyed the last BCC networking and its new format. Thanks to Stephen and the 'Boolarong Girls'. A very informative and pleasant couple of hours. Am looking forward to the next one.
Chris
 MM
24 Jan 2010
at 02:52 AM 		 Dear Gisela,
I know it is a never-ending job. Proof reading is important and there are many proof readers on the Gold Coast. But none I have worked with. Check the yellow pages or google. I reckon they all have lots of work.
Does the proof reader have to be on location as the writer? Can it be sent on disc or electronically?
What do other writers doe for a proof reader?
MM
 Lisa
24 Jan 2010
at 02:37 AM 		 HI Letizia, To answer your question about writers working together. I try to purchase books from known and not so known Australian writers. Do your members on this site - do they purchase from one another? Lisa
 Gisela
21 Jan 2010
at 12:19 PM 		 I have had my autobiography edited(3.draft)
Now I believe I still need a proof reader.
Anyone available at the Gold Coast?
 Jason
21 Jan 2010
at 08:04 AM 		 •Nullus est liber tam malus ut non aliqua parte prosit
There is no book so bad that it is not profitable in some part/

There is hope in this for all of us.
 JGREGG
07 Jan 2010
at 09:37 AM 		 Writing gives you the illusion of control, and then you realize it's just an illusion, that people are going to bring their own stuff into it.
- David Sedaris
 LETIZIA
05 Jan 2010
at 10:47 AM 		 I am working with another writer today to focus on our goals for the year. One of the cool thing for writers to do is to work together and get smart about it. Whether it is writing or promoting or selling books, if we work together it is all the more fun! What do you do to work with other writers?
 Jean
01 Jan 2010
at 03:08 AM 		 Wow, Alida! You are an inspiration! And here I've just hit the pension and (on my mother's family standards) have another 30 good years ahead of me ... I'm working on short stories at the moment, but the word 'book' keeps intruding.

Letizia, I can imagine no greater gift than yours of poetry for a friend.
 Alida
01 Jan 2010
at 02:28 AM 		 To Anna.
Twelve years to write a manuscript is nothing. It took me at least 70 years to graduate from short stories to novels. Now I can't stop. You have to sit down and write whatever comes into your head. Once you have a start it's easy. I have written nine novels so far and am working on my tenth. 7 published.
Best of luck and Happy New Year to all. Alida.
 Letizia
01 Jan 2010
at 11:07 AM 		 PP,I've just finished writing a poem to a writer friend of mine who turns 50 today. Such a simple gift but the most beautiful I can think of - for a writer to dedicate a written piece to another writer. I am also trying to get a collection of poems finished for 2010. Success is in the wind.
 Jean
01 Jan 2010
at 10:46 AM 		 Happy New Year, everyone on BCC. May all your blogs turn to writing and your writing to success and satisfaction.

With reference to the recent posts, both readers and writers come with their own backgrounds, personalities and viewpoints, so that, however good or average or indifferent the writing, the reader takes it on with his/her own standards and expectations. Writing that hits with a zing and stays forever in my mind and my heart is the writing I search for.

May we all find it or write it in 2010.
 PP
01 Jan 2010
at 09:46 AM 		 I read the same reason I write. Because I love it. Thanks to BCC for helping me focus on my writing and getting my butt into gear and to remember to write every day. So easy on your own to lose the plot. I needed this group ... What are the rest of you writing about?
 mary
31 Dec 2009
at 01:05 AM 		 To communicate one's thoughts that are worthy to be communicated :to stimulate thinking in one's readers and to hear why others agree with you or why they don't:to stimulate one's own thoughts by considering one's reader's reactions.
 Chris
29 Dec 2009
at 04:03 AM 		 This writer tends to take a particular situation, which he finds funny/sad or out of the ordinary, and convey that to others. It's a bit like telling stories around a table, getting a laugh, teaching and stretching horizons in others, in life experiences. I appear, at present, not to be sufficiently patient or deep to think in terms of writing a novel. It may be that my short stories are a prelude to finding some topic that I can get my teeth in to over 50-100,000 words. My right brain has a lot of growth to go through since I have used my left brain science logic for most of my life. The fun will be in the doing it-like smelling the roses.
 Sylvia
28 Dec 2009
at 02:48 AM 		 To finally find what I've needed after more than 30 years of writing is a gift words can't describe -yet. Thanks to BCC and everyone on the site.
 Jenny
02 Dec 2009
at 04:47 AM 		 I love the question are you working while staring out the window. Of course - I reckon I spend some very constructive time doing nothing just planning or letting the dust in my head settle. I reckon it is all part of the process.
 NM
01 Dec 2009
at 12:57 PM 		 I agree with you Chris. Letizia has done an exceptional job at creating this literary circle. This concept has helped me focus in my writing and I am also reading more too. Great to have a group that is living, growing and pulsating that inspires and encourages you. I'm wrapped to belong to this unique concept.
 Chris
30 Nov 2009
at 10:32 AM 		 What really lucky people we are!
a/ we have the ability to express ourselves in a medium where there are no walls of constriction
b/ we have a ready-made organisation so that we can pool information on writing/editing/publishing
c/ we are no longer working in isolation (unless we want to) but have a circle of support to provide stimulus and stability.
May the circle increase in diameter, go global and set a benchmark for intergrity and community. Thank you Letizia, for all your efforts on our behalf.
 Eve
29 Nov 2009
at 02:44 AM 		 HI Anna,
I have been writing for years and the most difficult part of the book is the beginning and the end. Most writers find this to be true. I think writers write because they enjoy it. So if you still enjoy it after 12 years then keep writing. The motivation usually comes in the reason you write. Why do you write?
 Helen
29 Nov 2009
at 12:32 PM 		 Hi everyone,I started writing about 28 years ago because I had to write something for a drama class; have been writing ever since. But it has only been since 2005 that I have knuckled down to really polish my work. I find writing enjoyable yet exasperating at times as I try to find the right words to paint the pictures that are in my head.
 Anna
28 Nov 2009
at 09:29 AM 		 I am a writer and have been working on a manuscript for about 12 years. Can't seem to get the motivation to finish. Anyone got any tips? Anna
 Sylvia
25 Nov 2009
at 11:20 AM 		 The launch was fabulous. What a joy to meet and talk with other writers. I was inspired, again.
 Letizia
22 Nov 2009
at 02:29 AM 		 HI Lilla,
You are welcome. Glad you enjoy coming in and using the blog. Put down your successes during the day. I am sure there are others who feel the way you do. Some days I can get so emotionally charged that writing is my only outlet. I wish I could paint it would be a good outlet during writer\\\'s block.
 Lilla
21 Nov 2009
at 12:00 PM 		 I write to stop keeping my emotions all bottled up....Some people express their feelings via painting, sculptering, singing, dancing....I am one of this people when I feel anger or sadness I write, keeps me into balance. Painting right now has been my outlet, but I would like to concentrate more on my writing:) Launch was fantastic and I am so happy I went:)...Great to hear the speakers:))...Well, have a wonderful weekend you all and thank you Letizia for this blog, now I can come in and say a hello:))) Lilla xoxox
 MM
20 Nov 2009
at 04:22 AM 		 I agree with Simone that writing can be an outlet but I just enjoy doing it. I don't get much time to write but when I do it makes me feel great. Why do the rest of you write?
 Simone
19 Nov 2009
at 08:26 AM 		 I think writers write because they need to express something about who they are. I write because I have a disability and writing is an outlet.
 Carol
18 Nov 2009
at 07:21 AM 		 Hi all,
I've just joined Book Creator's Circle. Looking forward to networking with you all and providing a proof-reading service to members. Look out for my Bio. which will be uploaded soon.
 Brenda
18 Nov 2009
at 04:54 AM 		 Like you Angela, I thought that the launch was just fantastic and our Circle is growing wider all of the time. I have got an amazing amount out of meeting and getting to know other members, finding out about their talents and learning from them. To join, you simply make a decision about the level of membership that you want, have a bio and photos at the ready and talk with Letizia (you can fill out a contact form from the home page). And then get ready to have lots of fun!
 David
17 Nov 2009
at 09:42 AM 		 Fantastic launch, wonderful work you are doing, well done Letizia
 Angela
17 Nov 2009
at 07:19 AM 		 The launch was incredible. Great to see so many people have joined this website. How do I join?
 Mathew
17 Nov 2009
at 07:04 AM 		 Love the concept behind this website. Will be joining soon.

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