Diaspora is launched. So magical to be in the presence of so many of the contributors and supporters. Weaving stories of spaces once daydreamed in, spaces that challenge, spaces of becoming – who we are today spaces to create belonging – where we can all sit around a table and weave the future we wantContinue reading “Diaspora”
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Diaspora Panel – WQ 275
(Pictured above: Sharon, Dimity and June) Delighted to be on a panel with these two insightful women, Sharon Orapeleng, and Dimity Powell, to discuss the challenges and gifts of Diaspora to – community, writing, and publishing. The session is fully booked out, and is happening before the Queensland Writer’s Centre, Christmas Party in a coupleContinue reading “Diaspora Panel – WQ 275”
Gregg Dreise Presents
It was a wonderfully dynamic, interactive, educational and personal guest presentation by Gregg Dreise, an award winning illustrator and writer of books like Silly Birds and Mad Magpie, at the recent Book Links AGM at the State Library of Queensland. Gregg is a descendant of the Kamilaroi tribe, from south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales.Continue reading “Gregg Dreise Presents”
The Fix- it-Man
ISBN 9781925335347 Hardcover Picture Book EK Books Endorsed by Paradise Kids It is a challenge to cover the deeper topics in life for young children in a way that is relatable, honest and caring, but Dimity Powell’s The Fix -it-Man sets out to do just that. Nicky Johnston’s gentle, joyful and equally caring illustrations take theContinue reading “The Fix- it-Man”
Dimity Powell – How to Launch a Children’s Book About Loss
Today’s special guest is Dimity Powell who will share her journey to create the picture book The Fix-it-Man. I first met Dimity through an online writing group, where all the participants wrote every Monday morning, and we left messages in a facebook space on our writing progress and challenges. I then interviewed her byContinue reading “Dimity Powell – How to Launch a Children’s Book About Loss”
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