When will you write a proper book?

I had a great day out at 'When are you going to write a proper picture book' in Dun Laoghaire library yesterday. There were a range of great speakers and lots of food for thought.

What comes first - the Words or Pictures? - Sarah Webb in discussion with writers and illustrators, Chris Judge, Michael Emberley and Mary Murphy.

 Is it me you're looking for - Aoife Murray(CBI), Deirdre McDermott (Walker Books), Emma Byrne (O'Brien Press), Tadhg MacDhonnagain (Futa Fata), Mags Suggs (Illustration Ireland).

 

 

Marie Louise Fitzpatrick talking about picture books and 'Owl, Bat, Bat, Owl'

 

Having a break



Writing pals

 

 

Now to get on with it!

The Proof of the Pudding

I've got a short story published on the Scottish Book Trust's website  - 'The Proof of the Pudding'

http://scottishbooktrust.com/writing/nourish/story/the-proof-of-the-pudding

Think about what you can do...

I had the privilege yesterday of hearing Giles Duley speak about 'The Power of a Story'. He told his own story in a moving, sometimes humourous and inspiring way. It is an amazing journey of how he has overcome horrific injuries sustained when stepping on an IED in Afghanistan and returned to the work he loves - telling the stories of war we need to hear and see through his camera lens.

It was a real inspiration and truly humbling to listen to him. This man is amazing!

"Don't think about what you can't do, think about what you can do"


https://www.ted.com/talks/giles_duley_when_a_reporter_becomes_the_story


http://www.gilesduley.com/

Haggis is back!

I'm delighted to say that this young chap will be back with another adventure very soon.  You will be able to read 'Haggis Gets Stuck in' when it is published in 'The Launchpad'. Keep in touch for further information....

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Ingredients for a perfect Saturday morning

Yesterday morning I was back down at Coney Island for a writing workshop. The sun shone on the beach (as it has all this glorious weekend!) as we shared our writing news and did a few editing exercises.

Thanks to Yvonne for the lovely photo of Maddie's new mug - we obviously needed to stop for a break or two to refuel with tea, coffee and chocanana muffins. Friends, writing, sunshine, coffee and home-baked muffins - the perfect ingredients for a perfect Saturday morning.