MARCH 2012
This Communication Forum is used to share successes and general information from March 2012. We hope it connects you with others around the globe and what they are doing in their book worlds.
Welcome and we love reading your news. Read below and scroll down for your post.
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LCDEROSA
07 Aug 2012
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BRISBANE CONFERENCING THIS WEEKEND:
This Sunday 12 August our Brisbane contributors will be meeting at Oaks MonKomo REdcliffe at 3pm. Speakers PEAK Distributors and Robyn Ressom. If you would like to attend, please contact us through this website under Contact Us or on 0457438260.
Letizia De Rosa
Director of Book Creators Circle |
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Cheryl
03 Jul 2012
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Wow...what a year so far. I`ve been busy engrossed in the true story about a horrific child abuse case. The tears and words gush as I research the facts and if this story can save at least one child from suffering, then it`s all worth it. Like many others I am so opposed to this treatment. What I do enjoy discovering through this research are the old `sayings` `songs` and `poems` which have never been brought to light, perhaps my saving grace through all this sadness. Thanks for reading my short communique.
Regards Cheryl (Australia) |
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MeganBayliss
03 Jul 2012
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Still no creative writing from me....or reading either which is really sad :
(I am however, chasing votes for one of the national awards. Vote for The Junk Wave here: www.connect2mumscommunity.com.au/photo/megan-bayliss-the-junk-wave?context=album&albumId=31203813AAlbum3A374184
Megab Bayliss (Australia) |
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MeganBayliss
19 Jun 2012
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Hello Cherubs
I have hardly put pen to paper for over a month! I have been busy doing The Junk Wave business and having a ball.
I have been nominated for three national awards: Mumpreneur of the year, Telstra Business Women`s Award and the Pride of Australia medal.
The Cairns Sun has done a short piece on me and it will show this week or next.
Life is wonderful. I am 10kg lighter and feeling fantastic.
Love to you all, Megan Bayliss (Australia) |
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Hazel
15 Jun 2012
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Sitting in my son`s office in Brisbane using his p.c. as I have withdrawal symptoms if I can`t use a pc at least once a day.
Sorry to be missing the gathering at Rydges tomorrow and thinking of the supportive bond we contributors have with BCC. In recovery mode with ears, eyes and knees and now 28000 words into memoir and working all first drafted short stories and poems. Leaving Hank to his ebook work world whilst I galivant to a family wedding.
Can`t believe my baby son is nearly 50...much to share in this quality time together..blessings to all hzl
Hazel Menehira (Australia) |
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Stephen
13 Jun 2012
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Hi all,
If you`ve got a spare moment visit www.SheInspires.com.au. It`s a great website (particularly for women) and you will find a couple of interesting articles from yours truly.
All the best
Stephen Chong (Australia) |
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Joan
11 Jun 2012
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I had a wonderful time on my visit to Cairns. I met a great group of dedicated writers and got a real feeling for the creative verve in FNQ.
Thanks to the people who so warmly welcomed me to BCC.
Joan Rosier-Jones (Wanganui New Zealand) |
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Chris
04 Jun 2012
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Hi Guys and Gals, somewhere in the last 12 months I`ve seen a piece about what NOT to do if your want your book etc. to fail. e.g. Don`t get it edited by a professional editor etc. I`ve lost my copy if, in fact, I saved it. Can anyone help please. I have an acquaintence in UK who is writing a book and thinks he knows what`s what! I`m trying to put him right.
Thanks, Chris Shaw (Australia) |
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MeganBayliss
31 May 2012
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Hope you Cairnsites have all seen this. Applications close tomorrow, 1st June. http://www.seek.com.au/Job/freelance-writers/in/cairns-far-north-cairns-far-north/22391317
As for my writing: non-existent currently. I have been super busy training and crafting.
Megan Bayliss (Australia) |
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Chris
30 May 2012
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My thanks to Letizia and everyone at BCC for their thoughts and support during my brinkmanship with the scyther of souls! The body is recovering well and fierce shopping and castle tourism in UK has honed my little old frame and tested my pacemaker to full capacity. Now, some warm weather and a glass of something bubbly and the whole thing will become a bad dream but with a happy ending.
My `Nooky` book was printed by FC Productions and I received my first copy on the Thursday before Christmas. The marketing has been non-existent as there have been more pressing problems, but which I must address soon.
Thanks again, Guys an Gals, Chris Shaw (Australia) |
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wendy
27 May 2012
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I have just sent the art work for my second book of my Triolgy to the printers. So pleased to have it on the way. It takes a lot of energy to stay focused and positive doesn`t it? But so worth while at the end.
I`m now working on an e book series for children with a friend.
Wendy MacKenzie(Australia) |
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LCDEROSA
18 May 2012
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SYDNEY TRIP - MAY 2012 PEN EVENT at the Sydney Writers` Festival and book launch for the late Cillian Horkan. Great to be supporting such proactive people and organisations. Thanks Sydney PEN for the invite and for another opportunity for our contributors.
Letizia C De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle) |
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David
13 May 2012
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G`day all, I`m so pleased to let you all know I received word from Candice James Poet Laureate of The City Of New Westminster, BC CANADA, that my poem `Old life Dreams` was accepted to be matched with a painting by New West Artists Visual Verse Poem Matches, New Westminster BC Canada from May 4th to 31st at their 2012 Exhibition at The River Market.
David J Delaney (Australia) |
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LCDEROSA
13 May 2012
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Please feel free to keep adding information and communicating ideas. The Forum is meant to tell each other what we are up to and to keep informed with our contributors' activities. This isn`t everyone`s cup of tea of course but it is viewed by many, so please feel free to use it when you want. Every few months the forum posts are archived. Older posts can be found if you look to the right of this screen and click onto previous links.
We look forward to hearing from you ......
Letizia C De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle) |
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Judith
12 May 2012
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I have undertaken the rather daunting task of identifying a POD publisher. After some online research, I am leaning toward Friesen Press which is located in Victoria, BC, Canada (Just across the Strait of Juan de Fuca from where I live in the US.) Has anyone heard any feedback about this company?
Judith Pasco (USA) |
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Stephen
11 May 2012
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It is wonderful and a grand privilege to be welcomed to the BOOK CREATORS CIRCLE by M/S Letizia De Rosa. I am looking so forward to the BCC conferencings with others who have a passion for books and a passion for creating the written word. My tool of trade will know unleash upon the waiting blank page. Let the creative flow of ink explore the adventures as I scribe, scribble even to stretch my energies of my love to write. Oh how a spark has ignited my desire to write constantly.
I am 'a verb man' a man of action, thus, so as not to lose the direction, purpose and meaning to write, I want to listen and learn more from my new found colleagues.
My conclusion is a quote by Aristotle, and he said, "We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit."
Stephen Metcalf ( Australia) |
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Pip
11 May 2012
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SolacePOETRY is a Pozible project for a month - Pozible is an Australian crowdfunding platform for creative projects, & it`s a really neat way of pre-ordering a copy, supporting us, & getting a few extras. The book is SO beautiful (if I can say so:), Lyndon has blown me away with his graphic art collaboration, and the poetry is the best of my best, a signature selection. http://www.pozible.com/index.php/archive/index/5856/description/0/0
Pip Sheehan Lowther (New Zealand) |
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Jacque
08 May 2012
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Hello All,
It`s always busy here at the Duffy Desk and this past month is no exception. It has been all about illustrating this month with two picture books on the go (yes, I know ... still). I have finally finished `Circus Cows` these illustrations are oil pastel - very bright and cheery, the illustrations for `The Bear Said Please` are watercolour so quite soft and clean looking (these are 1/2 done). Still trying to make up my mind to self publish again or not. Big decision.
Oh well back to the grind stone.
Cheers
Jacque Duffy (Australia) |
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LCDEROSA
03 May 2012
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ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS FOR WRITERS IS KEEPING FOCUS AND FEELING SUPPORTED - WE AIM TO WORK WITH YOU TO DO BOTH.
For those interested the Writers' Forum day is Tuesday. You can ring me for support or a chat or email requesting to be linked with another writer for a manuscript exchange. You can join in where ever you are in the world and write on this day raising collective consciousness to your writing. The Writers' Forum is like a collective mini retreat day when we become more aware of our special role as writers and know that somewhere in the world someone on BCC is writing too.
Tuesday Writers' Forum also includes the Creative Space at my place offering writers somewhere different to write and enjoy quiet time 'just' writing. Please confirm attendance with me, if attending the Creative Space in Cairns.
Be proud and be passionate about being a writer.
Letizia C De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle)
"A Passion for Books"
0740543726
0457438260 |
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Pip
02 May 2012
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Kev is all set to head around NZ`s South Island May-June, & we have boxes, books & labels being delivered this week to get the NZ show on the road. Exhilarated and excited at how things are going (and yes, exhausted on occasion!), we are very much looking forward to putting our best foot forward OnRoad in Oz (Qld/July). Do get in touch if book distribution is a need/challenge for you, BCC members are given an extra option for the first year ($250 & 30% commission) for Oz-wide coverage - www.peakxpression.com
All the best
Pip & Kev
Pip Sheehan Lowther ( PEAK Distributors - New Zealand) |
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DIANASANTAMARIA
30 Apr 2012
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dianasan@optusnet.com.au
Hi all!!! I have some good news for us all...as follows: SPECIAL OFFER TO BCC MEMBERS UNTIL 31st MAY 2012. $10 E-BOOK CONVERSIONS PLUS LISTING ON BLACK CHICKEN PUBLICATIONS ON LINE BOOKSHOP! Black Chicken Publications (i.e. my own bookshop) is keen to increase the number of e-books available to buyers and take advantage of the many and increasing number of daily visits. The more e-books I can list, the more advantageous it will be to us all: more books attract more buyers and more chances for us all to sell! As a one-off offer, here is an attractive incentive to list with us. We will convert each of your books to all 3 e-reader formats for $10 per book if you list with us. Yes…you read that correctly - $10 per book!
You will own the conversions and you will receive 90 returns on any books sales, paid monthly to you. For no additional charge we will also do the following:
1.Add a photo and write a few words about you and your book
2.Add a link to your own website or any other website for your to sell your hard copies If your book(s) is/are already converted to all 3 e-reader formats and you would still like to list with us, the listing is free and we are taking only 10 commission per book sale (plus PayPal charges).
This offer is definitely limited until 31st May, 2012 and is not in conjunction with any of our other services available through Black Chicken Publications. If you would like to take advantage of this one-off offer please contact me directly at dianasan@optusnet.com.au I’d love to have you on board in the hopes of giving books sales for us all, a boost! Best regards to all! www.dianasantamaria.com/blackchicken
DIANA SANTAMARIA (SYDNEY) |
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LETIZIA
29 Apr 2012
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Writing consistently again and with a renewed lease of life. I have been working intensely on a fun collection of children`s poems. Will be showing my mentor some time this week and hopefully have something to show for it soon. I aim to have this collection done by the end of the year.
Is there anyone who likes writing for children and who would like to do a manuscript swap with me?
Letizia De Rosa (Australia) |
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denisemarie
28 Apr 2012
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publisher@adistinctivestyle.com
Hi Everyone! We published our Spring 2012 edition of A Distinctive Style Magazine and welcome everyone to stop by. There`s a video of Letizia De Rosa, founder of Book Creators Circle on page 56 so be sure to check that out! Lots of giveaways in this issue including natural organic products, some art gift cards and other things. Take care everyone and if you haven`t already, please subscribe to our quarterly publication. I`ll see you on BCC Fan Page from time to time. Best, denise marie
Denise Marie (USA) |
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Judith
27 Apr 2012
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Greetings to BCC contributors.
I`m the new "kid" on the block, just finished my first book and looking at publishing options.
Just saying hello...hope we can get acquainted!
Judith Pasco (Washington State - USA) |
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Stephen
27 Apr 2012
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Hi all,
Keep a watch out in the Cairns Eye or Weekender Magazine, either this coming or the following weekend. I`ve got an article happening.
All the best.
Stephen Chong (Australia) |
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John
26 Apr 2012
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Almost over all ailments experienced with computer, email service and self.
Still nothing from Geon, out they go. I`ll find another to do what is wanted.
I won't be doing much writing as such. Most of it will be project information and research notes. Perhaps I`ll get to do magazine articles from time to time.
Best wishes to all.
Kemu |
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LCDEROSA
16 Apr 2012
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BRISBANE AND SYDNEY CONFERENCING AND PEN AGM:
Professor Fraser acknowledged Book Creators Circle`s involvement with Sydney PEN and Dr Carole Ford`s Letter writing.
Thanks also to Sydney Ricoh Rooms and Francis Chuah for hosting the Sydney BCC conferencing and Lynne Dalrymple for hosting the Brisbane event. We are truly fortunate to have such collective energy on BCC of people who work from generosity of spirit and who genuinely want to see writers be given a `fair go`.
For upcoming conferencings in Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne always check General Notices on this website.
Letizia C De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle) |
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Pip
12 Apr 2012
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A new book is always something to celebrate. Solace POETRY. Poetry with a spiritual pulse. It`s been a long time since the last collection, and I`m really happy with Solace.
Putting the YouTube clip together was another creature entirely, but mostly pleasant, thanks to my (very patient) graphic designer Lyndon Sheehan. Worth a look to see what`s possible in different media to get our books out there - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dkLg-E-V50&feature=g-upl&context=G2f71d41AUAAAAAAAAAA
PIP SHEEHAN LOWTHER (NEW ZEALAND) |
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Pip
10 Apr 2012
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PEAKxPRESSion book distribution is up and away with its online catalogue just live (see www.peakxpression.com - OnLine Catalogue).
With the opportunity for me to conference with Book Creators members this week in Sydney on Thurs night and in Brisbane on Sat morning, I`ll be networking about PEAKxPRESSion`s commitment to independently publishing authors in Australia and New Zealand.
A dedicated push for books to get out on the road into the marketplace, PEAKxPRESSion offers a personal book distribution option, with on-the-road representation, online catalogue, & a single online ordering, invoicing & payment gateway, for a reasonable upfront fee & small commission. This works for both book creators & book buyers alike, addressing the challenges experienced by both sides of the distribution equation. Our website is worth a look - www.peakxpression.com - to be encouraged about the options available for the future of our printed books. I`m personally delighted to be a part of something that will make a difference on-the-ground for independently publishing authors both in Australia & New Zealand! It`s taken quite a bit of project management pulling it all together, and huge shout-outs to BCC`s Letizia for her support and business acumen. All the best for all things writing to you all, Pip Sheehan Lowther. |
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Kristy
30 Mar 2012
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Happy Friday everyone! Come on over to the blog, join in on the social hop to promote your blog and talk about books along the way! http://kristyberridge.blogspot.com.au/
Kristy Berridge (Australia) |
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John
28 Mar 2012
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Greetings to you one and all. I am still waiting for the proof copy of Kemu`s Journey to arrive from the printers. It was only going to be a few days some five to six weeks ago.
Haven't been doing much writing of late, mainly due to the fact that what I get written has very little resemblance to what I am trying to convey to readers. It will pas soon, hopefully.
Hope to have more significant news in the near future.
Cheers Kemu. |
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LCDEROSA
26 Mar 2012
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It never ceases to amaze me how this concept has attracted some of the most incredible people, writers and book industry people. This morning I met, yet again, a blessed and inspirational soul who needed very little explanation about the BCC concept. She could see how Book Creators Circle would help her to get over the finish line and stated "it was a privilege to participate in something as special as BCC with so many exceptional lives.`
Thanks Jo Ettles for being one of the many contributors I have welcomed recently to BCC who inspire me to keep going.
Letizia De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle) |
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Hazel
25 Mar 2012
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The year is speeding up and hotting up in so many ways. The heavy recent rains allowed me to type up 6000 words of my memoir and also to complete first drafts of 30 poems for children. The latter began after researching and contacting 8 poets in FNQ writing for the young. This harvesting of poets and poems will lead to a tangible fruition as to date there is only one such poetry book written by a FNQ writer (in libraries here)and she is one of the 8 mentioned. Locating and making firm contact with these poets has been time consuming but is valuable research in FNQ. I think my own outpouring has been a glimpse of second childhood...parallel with the memoir writing. Also on poetry how satisfying to work with new writing chums at the Connect Magazine Expo linking spiritual sound with spiritual writing. Most uplifting.
I think BCC folk have learned of my third major project this month- organising a writing seminar and programme for my former writing mentor, friend and colleague Auckland Univesity tutor Joan Rosier Jones former director of New Zealand Society of Authors.These events endorsed by the ASA are for the end of May. Lucky for us that Joan has a special family birthday to attend in Port Douglas! There`s more I could write as this is my only blog type between writing commitments but will wait till next month.
Wonderful to have BCC colleagues welcome to all new ones ...you all sound so lively and involved ....
blessings Hazel Menehira (Australia) |
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KRISTYBERRIDGE
25 Mar 2012
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The New blog is up!
Suddenly 30 ... take 2 - Boy have I let myself down recently! Check it out and laugh at my expense. http://kristyberridge.blogspot.com.au/
KRISTY BERRIDGE (AUSTRALIA) |
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ROSSANADELZIO
24 Mar 2012
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Finalmente E' uscito in Inglese con testo in Italiano. Dedicato a tutti gli italo-americani in particolare e a tutti gli italiani nel mondo. Tra qualche giorno sarà possibile avere l`edizione come applicazione i-phone, i-pad e i-pod touch.
`11 aprile grande presentazione al Westchester Italian Cultural Center 24 Depot Square Tuckahoe, NY 10707, Stati Uniti
(914) 771-8700NY. Vi aspetto per cucinare con voi i piatti piu prelibati della cucina pugliese.
"From Pane and Pomodoro to Ciambotto la "Miseria" in Apulian Cuisine"
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ROSSANA DEL ZIO (ITALIA / NEW YORK) |
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Pip
20 Mar 2012
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I`ve had a collection of poetry in the pipeline for a long time, and the graphic designer has just this week put images to it that totally light it up. It`s given me a whole new level of appreciation for creative collaboration - the wonder of it all: words on the page forming their own pattern of meaning, an antidote to existential angst.
Pip Sheehan Lowther (New Zealand) |
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Diana
19 Mar 2012
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HI Cheryl and all! Speaking of research, after 10 years of research on my ancestors and how they lived their lives on the tiny Italian island on which my father and 3 of my grandparents were born, I have found that the rewards continue to come to me almost daily with the hundreds of contact I`ve made since releasing my book and music "The Secrets of the Pebbles".
Promotions have been rewarding and a blessing in more ways than I could have ever imagined and I`ve made contact with people from around the world as most of my people are in one way or another related! It has been fascinating to dicover through genaeological records, exactly how we are related. A small population of 2000 in the early 1900`s on the island I write about has now grown to around 23,000 around the globe, and the contacts with so many of them has been beyond my wildest dreams! Ah...the rewards of writing!! Am now venturing into releasing another book later this year - this time for children and called "What Do Fairies Do?"....a far cry from my first book, but I`m looking forward to seeing where this one takes me! It is currently being illustrated...releasing one book definitely leads us down amazing paths of connection and re-connection! Lots of good wishes to all my fellow writers!
Diana Santamaria (Sydney - Australia) |
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Cheryl
16 Mar 2012
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History....what a magnificent word...so much meaning with so many connections. I have the deepest respect for our Australian history, it consumes me.
I am an aspiring new author who does a great deal of historical research. I had the most invigorating experience over the last week when 2 ladies contacted me for information on their ancestors. I was able to send them A3 size photos and criminal records for 3 brothers incarcerated in St Helena Island Prison 1873. In 1903, the eldest brother was unable to cope and ended his life in the most appalling manner. After speaking to one of the ladies about the difficulties she had locating relevant information, I volunteered to try and find the inquest records for her. She was so grateful when I posted 10 pages about her great grandfather`s demise.
History is always at hand and it takes little effort to put a smile on someone`s face by helping them through research. If I can help any BCC members or their familes for historical information or you wish to view my website www.convictcouturier.com.au please don`t hesitate to contact me.
Cheryl S Fagan (Brisbane - Australia) |
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LCDEROSA
15 Mar 2012
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MARCH 2012
This is our new communication forum starting March 2012. See to the right above to access archived communications under June 2010. Don't be confused, just click and read.
We welcome new contributors this month to Book Creators Circle and to our collective circle.
Please feel free to see our facebook page too and post information on either of these forums. Spread the good vibes about books, share your news and build strong partnerships.
Letizia C De Rosa (Director of Book Creators Circle) |
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