Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Christmas Gifts Writers Will Love For Less Than $3.00
The following covers show a selection of my non-fiction books available on Amazon Kindle. My books are great Christmas gifts at less than $3.00 each. You can buy them for a family member or a friend. Or you can treat yourself to one or more of my books. Please click on the book covers to purchase or find out more about each book.
Sunday, December 14, 2014
Christmas Gifts Children Will Love For Less Than $3.50
The following covers show a selection of my fiction books available on Amazon Kindle. I write for girls and boys of all ages and interest levels, so you'll find an original story written by me for any child. My books are great Christmas gifts at less than $3.50 each. Please click on the book covers to purchase or find out more about each book.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Working With Publishers Is Great But It Doesn't Mean A Publishing Contract
Eventually, after a few months, I emailed Walker Books the revised manuscript for book 1 in my Pru the Fairy series. Unfortunately, by this time, Walker Books had learned that Lothian Books was working on a fairy series. Plus, other fairy series were being published overseas. Walker Books decided not to go ahead with my Pru the Fairy series, with the explanation that the fairy market was saturated.
The experience of working with Walker Books and receiving notes on my manuscript is priceless. The fact that my series wasn't published is disappointing to put it mildly.
But publishing is full of stories similar to the one above. I will share another.
In 2007, Lothian Books accepted my children's story The Pony Game for publication in its Giggles series. I was thrilled, again, to put it mildly. After talking to the publisher at Lothian Books, I submitted another manuscript for the Giggles series which the publisher was interested in publishing. Then came the news - The Giggles series was to end, with my book The Pony Game being the final book published in the series.
In spite of the "near misses" which didn't result in publishing contracts, I love working with publishers. The experience for any writer is invaluable.
Fast forward to 2014...
Last month, I decided to sell book 1 in my Pru the Fairy series on Amazon Kindle. I sat down to edit Pru Gets Her Fairy Wings and, to my surprise, the book needed very little editing. Obviously the work I did back in 2006 was worthwhile, even if it didn't result in a publishing contract.
I plan to sell book 2 tentatively titled Pru And A Fairy Rescue on Amazon Kindle in the coming months. From there, who knows?
As writers, we often have to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and get on with creating books. Publishing is full of successes and disappointments. I've had plenty of both. All we can do is make lemonade when we're handed lemons.
I'm pleased to see Pru finally out there in the world, rather than hiding away on my computer. Pru Gets Her Fairy Wings is currently available for 99 cents on Amazon Kindle. Please go to the following web page: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q9V2E4O/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_dp_K4hEub00G5NTG
Here's the blurb for Pru Gets Her Fairy Wings: When Pru is kidnapped by her new neighbor, a girl named Laura, she learns the shocking truth. Pru is adopted. Her parents are human. And she is a fairy. Pru has no idea what a fairy is, let alone what it’s like to be one. And what about her real family? Her fairy parents?:
I hope the story of how Pru Gets Her Fairy Wings came to be published on Amazon Kindle inspires you to keep writing and keep persisting. I wish you much success!
Friday, November 14, 2014
My Unforgettable Year Blog Tour With Adem Besim
Welcome to the blog tour starring Adem Besim and his debut novel My Unforgettable Year. Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Adem. Thank you, Adem, for answering my questions, and all the best with My Unforgettable Year.
Now a question on the tips of many tongues...
Q. How did you become a writer?
A. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an author. I wrote some stories in my teens (but only finished one). When I was 17, I got the idea for My Unforgettable Year and planned the story over a period of years. Then I enrolled into Professional Writing & Editing course in 2013 and started to learn everything I needed to know about writing and the industry. It gave me the skill and motivation I required to continue working on this novel.
Q. Did you have to do much research for this book?
A. I didn't need to do much research, except for making sure the positions and rules for the footy match scenes were accurate. I also received some advice on medical matters concerned with the deaths and other medical issues in the novel.
Q. Can you tell me about the main character and what you like/dislike about him/her?
A. I like how Nathan thinks a lot and tries to understand things. I was an over-thinker as a teen (and still am). I also like the way he matures as the novel progresses. He has weaknesses (like a short temper and impatience) and I feel that he has worked on them by the end. I like how the book ends with him scared about the future, but also grateful for what he has learnt and the importance of life.
Q. Is there something that sets this book apart from others?
A. Because it is a fiction story set in a real town, and has important messages for teenagers and parents within it, I believe that people in Kyabram and neighboring towns will be eager to read the book, and that they will find something that they can relate to.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Adem Besim was born, raised and still lives in Kyabram, Victoria. He is presently studying for a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing at Bendigo TAFE.
Adem started his writing journey at 14 years of age.
He says, "I started writing because I'd always had a passion for it from when I was a small child. Visits to bookshops with my father and author visits at school inspired me. I always felt at my happiest listening to authors speaking about their books. Writing gives me that same feeling. That's how I knew that this was what I was born to do; there was nothing else I felt more certain about."
BOOK INFORMATION:
This is a deeply emotive story told in the first person voice of a seventeen-year-old boy. The themes are many: bullying, friendships, dealing with death, and falling in love. This book will be loved by male and female.
SYNOPSIS:
This is a coming-of-age story about triumph and tragedy, love and loss, acceptance and letting go.
Life's looking pretty awesome for 17-year-old, Nathan Thompson. He's the goal-kicking superstar from the small town of Kyabram. Nathan's in his final year of school and has big plans set for the future; like winning the Thirds’ premiership cup, acing his Year Twelve exams, and finally graduating. One problem – his tough and over-bearing father, Mark, has other plans for him. He desperately wants Nathan to be the next AFL player to come out of Kyabram.
He seems set to stop Nathan from following his dreams of studying architecture at university. But a thirty-year-old secret of Mark's that resurfaces on Nathan's 18th birthday changes everything. Will it force Nathan and his father further apart or help them reconcile their fragile relationship?
On top of that problem, Nathan’s year gets worse as he deals with death, bullying and first love.
Blog Tour schedule:
Nov-14 - Interview
Nov-14 - Interview
http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au
Nov-15 - Interview
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com
Nov-16 - Profile /publisher's notes
http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com/news-update-blog
Nov-19 - Interview
http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Nov-20 - Interview
http://elaineoustonauthor.com
Nov-23 - Review
http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Nov 27 - Review
http://christinemareebell.wordpress.com
Dec-01 - Review
http://www.buzzwordsmagazine.com
Dec-04 - Review
http://www.sherfordbear.co.uk
Nov-15 - Interview
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com
Nov-16 - Profile /publisher's notes
http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com/news-update-blog
Nov-19 - Interview
http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Nov-20 - Interview
http://elaineoustonauthor.com
Nov-23 - Review
http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Nov 27 - Review
http://christinemareebell.wordpress.com
Dec-01 - Review
http://www.buzzwordsmagazine.com
Dec-04 - Review
http://www.sherfordbear.co.uk
BOOK INFORMATION:
TITLE: My Unforgettable Year
Author: Adem Besim
ISBN: 978-0-9925052-7-1
FORMATS: Paperback and eBook
EXTENT: 258 pages
AU RRP: eBook: $4.95
Paperback: $22.95
PUBLISHER: Morris Publishing Australia
PUB DATE: November 2014
CATEGORY: Coming of age story
AUDIENCE: Young Adult
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ORDERS:
Morris Publishing Australia - http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com
Dennis Jones and Associates: http://www.dennisjones.com.au
James Bennett library suppliers: http://www.bennett.com.au
The Nile Bookshop: http://www.thenile.com.au
Paperback and eBook available on Amazon and many online stores.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Blog Tour Adem Besim, MY UNFORGETTABLE YEAR
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Adem Besim was born, raised and still lives in Kyabram, Victoria. He is presently studying for a Diploma in Professional Writing and Editing at Bendigo TAFE.
BOOK INFORMATION:
This is a deeply emotive story told in the first person voice of a seventeen-year-old boy. The themes are many: bullying, friendships, dealing with death, and falling in love. This book will be loved by male and female.
SYNOPSIS:
This is a coming-of-age story about triumph and tragedy, love and loss, acceptance and letting go.
Life's looking pretty awesome for 17-year-old, Nathan Thompson. He's the goal-kicking superstar from the small town of Kyabram. Nathan's in his final year of school and has big plans set for the future; like winning the Thirds’ premiership cup, acing his Year Twelve exams, and finally graduating. One problem – his tough and over-bearing father, Mark, has other plans for him. He desperately wants Nathan to be the next AFL player to come out of Kyabram.
He seems set to stop Nathan from following his dreams of studying architecture at university. But a thirty-year-old secret of Mark's that resurfaces on Nathan's 18th birthday changes everything. Will it force Nathan and his father further apart or help them reconcile their fragile relationship?
On top of that problem, Nathan’s year gets worse as he deals with death, bullying and first love.
Blog Tour schedule:
Nov-14 - Interview
http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au
Nov-15 - Interview
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com
Nov-16 - Profile /publisher's notes
http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com/news-update-blog
Nov-19 - Interview
http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Nov-20 - Interview
http://elaineoustonauthor.com
Nov-23 - Review
http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Nov 27 - Review
http://christinemareebell.wordpress.com
Dec-01 - Review
http://www.buzzwordsmagazine.com
Dec-04 - Review
http://www.sherfordbear.co.uk
Monday, October 13, 2014
Snap Magic Blog Tour With Children's Author Angela Sunde
A few weeks ago I was very fortunate to secure a place in a workshop at The Queensland Writers Centre through The Australia Council for the Arts. The presenter of the workshop – Market Development Skills for Australian Authors – is a publicist for one of Australia’s largest trade publishers.
One of the questions she asked us was:
What are the themes/messages in your work?
Apparently we should aim for seven themes, and if they are not immediately evident, then we need to ask others who have read our work. Our themes need to be succinct and clear, while the most obvious ones aren’t always the most interesting. Keep brainstorming until you have uncovered all seven. The last two or three will make the most catchy hooks when it comes to writing your book’s pitch.
With a short novel of only 12,000 words, I thought this might be an impossible task. But, surprisingly, there were in fact seven themes hidden within my new book Snap Magic.
And here they are as they relate to the characters and plot:
1. Trust – Twelve-year-old Lily is not sure whether she can trust her best friend Maureen with her secret. And the cute new boy in school… Is he just like all the other boys, or is he OK?
2. Bullying – Lily does her best to avoid the overt bully Rick, but it is the covert bully, Ellen, she should be watching out for.
3. Fears – A tween’s life is filled with anxiety and fears: fear of not fitting in; fear of your secret being found out; fear of the whole school laughing at you.
4. Embarrassing parents – Lily’s mom and dad seem oblivious to her problems. Dad keeps giving away pumpkin soup, and Mom’s new passion for Snap ‘n’ Snack is particularly cringeworthy.
5. Onset of puberty – There are some things Lily would rather pretend aren’t happening – like shopping for a bra with her mom; having her first crush; and that bothersome excess hair on her chin.
6. Humor – Life is full of funny and magical moments. Unfortunately for Lily they all collide in one long sequence of hilarious events.
7. Consequences – For every action there is a reaction. The bullies Rick and Ellen learn this the hard way. And even Lily knows not to trust her old neighbor Mrs Swan’s magic solution – something bad is bound to happen.
And there you have it, the seven themes of Snap Magic. It would be interesting to hear whether others are able to find seven themes or messages within their own work too. Leave a message in the comments.
About the Author:
Angela Sunde is the author of the light-hearted fantasy novels Snap Magic, and Pond Magic (an Aussie Chomp - Penguin Australia.) Awarded a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Fellowship in 2013, Angela represents the Gold Coast as a committee member of the Queensland branch of The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and is the editor of the Redlands City Council’s Junior Redlitzer Anthology 2014. Formerly an award-winning language and literacy teacher, she is also a children’s writing judge and offers workshops at libraries and schools. www.angelasunde.com
Listen to Angela Sunde’s interview on 612ABC Brisbane radio about the release of her new children's book Snap Magic : http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2014/10/angela-sunde-releases-new-childrens-book-snap-magic.html
Snap Magic Blog Tour Dates:
Monday 13 October
Kids Book Review
http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Tuesday 14 October
Sheryl Gwyther
http://sherylgwyther.wordpress.com
Wednesday 15 October
Robyn Opie Parnell
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au
Karen Tyrrell
http://www.karentyrrell.com
Thursday 16 October
Alison Reynolds
http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au
Friday 17 October
Chris Bell – From Hook to Book
http://christinemareebell.wordpress.com
Saturday 18 October
Boomerang Books Blog
http://blog.boomerangbooks.com.au
Dimity Powell
http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/
Sunday 18 October
Sandy Fussell/The Reading Stack
http://sandyfussell.blogspot.com.au
http://thereadingstack.blogspot.com.au
Monday 20 October
Aussiereviews
http://aussiereviews.com
Tuesday 21 October
Dee White
http://deescribewriting.wordpress.com
Wednesday 22 October
Angela Sunde’s Blog Tour Wrap Up
http://angelasunde.blogspot.com.au
November
Robyn Opie Parnell
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au
About Snap Magic:
Something weird is going on...very weird. Long black hairs keep sprouting from Lily’s chin and her dad is looking more and more like a Yeti. Just what’s behind this fuzz fest? And is Lily really turning into a witch like her neighbor, Mrs Swan?Now the prettiest and meanest girl in class is threatening to tell the whole school, including the cute new boy. Can Lily put her desperate plan into action before the school bully strikes?And will the magical solution Mrs Swan offers work?After all, what’s the worst that could happen?A bewitchingly funny coming-‐‑of-‐‑age story about secrets, bullies and pumpkin soup – ideal for 9-‐‑12 year olds.
“Snap Magic began while recalling embarrassing tween memories one Sunday morning amidst laughter and aha moments.” Angela Sunde
Edited by Catherine McCredie – former senior editor with Penguin Group Australia, specializing in children’s and young adult books.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Snap Magic Blog Tour Starts Next Monday
About Snap Magic
Something weird is going on...very weird.
Long black hairs keep sprouting from Lily’s chin and her dad is looking more and more like a Yeti. Just what’s behind this fuzz fest? And is Lily really turning into a witch like her neighbor, Mrs Swan?
Now the prettiest and meanest girl in class is threatening to tell the whole school, including the cute new boy. Can Lily put her desperate plan into action before the school bully strikes?
And will the magical solution Mrs Swan offers work?
After all, what’s the worst that could happen?
A bewitchingly funny coming-‐‑of-‐‑age story about secrets, bullies and pumpkin soup – ideal for 9-‐‑12 year olds.
“Snap Magic began while recalling embarrassing tween memories one Sunday morning amidst laughter and aha moments.” Angela Sunde
Edited by Catherine McCredie – former senior editor with Penguin Group Australia, specializing in children’s and young adult books.
About the Author
Angela Sunde is a Gold Coast based author who spent her childhood jumping puddles and climbing trees in her family’s vast orchard. Awarded a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Fellowship in 2013, Angela is the author of Pond Magic (Penguin Group Australia), and illustrator of The Coral Sea Monster – winner of the Write-‐‑a-‐‑Book-‐‑in-‐‑a-‐‑Day Award 2011. Formerly an award-‐‑winning language and literacy teacher, Angela enjoys helping others uncover the magic and humor in daily life through school and library workshops.
And she can still climb trees…
Angela Sunde is available for interview. Please contact her directly at angelasunde@live.com.au
Blog Tour Details
Monday 13 October
Kids Book Review – Writing a sequel, how the two books are alike and different, working with the same editor
http://www.kids-bookreview.com/
Tuesday 14 October
Sheryl Gwyther – The pros and cons of independent publishing
http://sherylgwyther.wordpress.com/
Wednesday 15 October
Robyn Opie Parnell – Interview about characters and/or themes
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au/
Karen Tyrell – A book review
http://www.karentyrrell.com/
Robyn Opie Parnell – Interview about characters and/or themes
http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com.au/
Karen Tyrell – A book review
http://www.karentyrrell.com/
Thursday 16 October
Alison Reynolds – Interview about the creative process
http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au/
Alison Reynolds – Interview about the creative process
http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au/
Saturday 18 October
Dimity Powell and Boomerang Books – A book review
http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/
http://blog.boomerangbooks.com.au/
Dimity Powell and Boomerang Books – A book review
http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/
http://blog.boomerangbooks.com.au/
Sunday 19 October
Sandy Fussell & The Reading Stack – A book review & Questions http://www.sandyfussell.blogspot.com.au/
http://www.thereadingstack.blogspot.com.au/
Sandy Fussell & The Reading Stack – A book review & Questions http://www.sandyfussell.blogspot.com.au/
http://www.thereadingstack.blogspot.com.au/
Monday 20 October
Aussiereviews – Meet My Book Interview
http://aussiereviews.com/
Aussiereviews – Meet My Book Interview
http://aussiereviews.com/
Tuesday 21 October
Dee White – 5 tips on writing a sequel you’re independently publishing and a book review
http://deescribewriting.wordpress.com/
Dee White – 5 tips on writing a sequel you’re independently publishing and a book review
http://deescribewriting.wordpress.com/
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
A New Interactive Book - From My New Tap and See Series - Now Available From Amazon
I'm excited to announce my latest release What Am I? is now available from Amazon. What Am I? is the first book in a new interactive series called First Reader.
What Am I? is a book of riddles perfect for the First Reader. Children look at a picture. They tap the screen to read a question. They try to solve the riddle of What Am I? before they go to the next page for the answer.
What Am I? makes reading fun.
What Am I? is a book of riddles perfect for the First Reader. Children look at a picture. They tap the screen to read a question. They try to solve the riddle of What Am I? before they go to the next page for the answer.
What Am I? makes reading fun.
What is the publisher saying about What Am I?
Bestselling children's author, Robyn Opie Parnell, has
created this delightful interactive Tap and See e-book for kids.
Specially designed for the Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet, this First Reader will captivate preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students with its colorful, fun, and interactive riddles.
Robyn Opie Parnell is an acknowledged educational author with over one hundred kids books available in various languages worldwide.
The English text to this e-book has been specifically leveled for First Readers by international educational facilities - so we can guarantee there aren't any words or concepts beyond your child's understanding.
What Am I? is the first in a series for the Fire HD.
Treat your kids to their very own First Reader today!
Specially designed for the Fire HD Kids Edition Tablet, this First Reader will captivate preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students with its colorful, fun, and interactive riddles.
What Am I? will teach your little loved ones the
joys of reading by allowing them to tap and see the answers to simple questions.
Robyn Opie Parnell is an acknowledged educational author with over one hundred kids books available in various languages worldwide.
The English text to this e-book has been specifically leveled for First Readers by international educational facilities - so we can guarantee there aren't any words or concepts beyond your child's understanding.
What Am I? is the first in a series for the Fire HD.
Treat your kids to their very own First Reader today!
Thursday, September 18, 2014
An Interview With Royce Bond Author of The Summoning of The One
We're fortunate to have Royce Bond visiting my blog today as part of his blog tour for his latest book The Summoning of The One published by Morris Publishing Australia. Thank you, Royce, for the following interview.
Did you have the manuscript professionally edited before it went to the publisher?
I am a part of a writing group in Rockhampton. We meet once a week and edit each another’s work.
My publisher was the head of this group, so in a sense I had about half a dozen editors make suggestions about my book before it was submitted.
Did you submit your manuscript to many publishers before you had an offer to publish?
No, I was fortunate. My publisher asked if she could publish the series.
How did you become a writer?
I watched a television program called The A Team. At the end of each show, the writer of the show was shown at a type writer, where he pulled a sheet of paper from it and it floated into the air. It may sound funny, but that image inspired me.
I had so many stories inside my head that I just wanted to get them out and onto paper. I didn’t care at that time about publishing. I just wanted to write.
My first attempts were terrible, but the more I wrote and read the better I became. I read a lot of “How to Write” books and magazines, so I could learn the techniques of writing.
BOOK INFORMATION:Title: The Summoning of The One – Book 2 in The Knights of Katesch
AUTHOR: Royce Bond
ISBN: 978-0-9925052-0-2
FORMATS: eBook and Paperback
PUBLISHER: Morris Publishing Australia
CATEGORY: Fantasy/adventure
AUDIENCE: 12 +
SYNOPSIS:
Andrew Weatherby, a bullied computer nerd from Central Queensland is ripped from his world to lead The Knights of Katesch in their direct attack on Maligor the Destroyer. In the midst of the battle in Mountain City, he rescues princess Katarin to find he has been betrothed to her since birth.
This feisty young lady risks her life to save Andrew. The Knights believe that have finally defeated Maligor after ten thousand years of conflict. In an attempt to escape the fanatic red guards seeking revenge for the death of their god, Agmar accidentally releases a monster army: the Kazdoom.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL ORDERS:
Dennis Jones and Associates – http://dennisjones.com.au
James Bennett library suppliers
Peter Pal library suppliers
http://www.morrispublishingaustralia.com
eBook available on Amazon, Smashwords and many online stores.
AUTHOR INFORMATION:
Rockhampton resident, Royce Bond, published his first book, Kitchen Science, with Ashton Scholastic after he won the prestigious National B.H.P. /C.S.I.R.O. Science Teacher's Award. This book was used in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, and in some schools in South America. Many books in the science field followed.
Since his retirement, he has changed his writing to young adult fantasy novels. The Princess and The Pirate, the first in the series The Knights of Katesch was published by Morris Publishing Australia in 2013.
Royce is available for school visits. Please phone Elaine on 07 54 981 332 or email info@morrispublishingaustralia.com
BLOG TOUR:
Follow the blog tour by selecting the link below. Each day you will learn a little more about this exciting book and its unique author.
Sept. 14th http://helenrosswrites.com
Sept. 15th http://clancytucker.blogspot.com.au
Sept. 16th http://writingclassesforkids.com
Sept. 17th http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Sept. 18th http://morrispublishingaustralia.com
Sept. 19th http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com
Sept. 20th http://diannedibates.blogspot.com.au
Sept. 21st http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Sept. 23rd http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au
Sept. 24th http://elaineoustonauthor.com
Sept. 25th http://roycebondauthor.com
Sept. 26th http://www.buzzwordsmagazine.com
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Blog Tour With Author Royce Bond THE SUMMONING OF THE ONE - Coming Soon!
Blog Tour Royce Bond The Summoning of the One - September 14th to 26th 2014
Visit the sites below to find out more about this exciting book and its unique author.
Sept. 14th http://helenrosswrites.com
Sept. 16th http://writingclassesforkids.com
Sept. 17th http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Sept. 18th http://morrispublishingaustralia.com
Sept. 19th http://www.robynopie.blogspot.com
Sept. 20th http://diannedibates.blogspot.com.au
Sept. 21st http://www.kids-bookreview.com
Sept. 23rd http://www.alisonreynolds.com.au
Sept. 24th http://elaineoustonauthor.com
Author Information:
Rockhampton resident, Royce Bond, published his first book, Kitchen Science, with Ashton Scholastic after he won the prestigious National B.H.P. /C.S.I.R.O. Science Teacher's Award. This book was used in schools throughout Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, and in some schools in South America. Many books in the science field followed.
Since his retirement, he has changed his writing to young
adult fantasy novels. The Princess and The Pirate, the
first in the series The Knights of Katesch was published by Morris Publishing
Australia in 2013.
Royce is available for school visits. Please phone Elaine on
07 54 981 332 or email info@morrispublishingaustralia.com
Wholesale and Retail Orders:
Dennis Jones and Associates – http://dennisjones.com.au
James Bennett library suppliers
Peter Pal library suppliers
Sunday, June 8, 2014
STOP the Bully Blog Tour & Book Give Away
Welcome to STOP the Bully Blog Tour & Book Give Away with children's author Karen Tyrrell.
Karen Tyrrell is a passionate Australian award winning mental health author, teacher, motivational speaker and workshop presenter. Seen on TV Today Tonight, in the Courier Mail, heard on ABC and 4BC radio.
Thank you, Karen, for visiting my blog today. I'm thrilled to have you here.
Before we get into Karen's interview, let's talk book giveaways!
Before we get into Karen's interview, let's talk book giveaways!
Empower KIDs with assertive anti-bullying strategies!
WIN: Signed copies and eBooks of STOP the Bully.
Leave a comment on any of the 15 hops June 2 - 11
The MORE comments you leave the MORE chances you have to WIN.
WINNERS announced on June 16 http:// www.karentyrrell.com
And now to Karen's interview. Thanks, Karen.
How to Prevent Bullying and improve Mental Health
WIN: Signed copies and eBooks of STOP the Bully.
Leave a comment on any of the 15 hops June 2 - 11
The MORE comments you leave the MORE chances you have to WIN.
WINNERS announced on June 16 http:// www.karentyrrell.com
And now to Karen's interview. Thanks, Karen.
How to Prevent Bullying and improve Mental Health
1. Karen, you talk about how bullying triggered your mental illness. How are you able to write about bullying without creating stress in yourself?
Writing is so cathartic for me. Especially when I develop strategies to help adults and children cope with bullying or build their resilience. When I write down a positive plan, my pressure valve releases, creating great satisfaction within me.
2. Who is STOP the Bully for? Just for Bullied children?
Stop the Bully is for all children from six to twelve, empowering them with strategies to cope with bullying. STOP the Bully is not just for children who are being bullied but for everyone, teaching prevention techniques. My mission is to change the culture in schools and the community. The strategies will help children, parents, teachers and counselors. Parents and teachers can read STOP the Bully to children following up with discussions and completing activities from my website. Independent readers can read STOP the Bully reflecting on both the victim and the bully to develop empathy and understanding.
3. Bullying is a very serious topic. How will you entice children to read your book?
The cover entices children to read, especially designed to captivate them. All kids who have read STOP the Bully so far have been caught up in the action adventure book. I've added physical humor to the story to counterbalance the drama and intrigue, to create empathy.
REVIEW: ‘My kids couldn't put this book down!
Clever characterization and compelling story-line gives ample opportunity for in-depth discussions on bullying and most importantly the strategies needed to tackle it.'
Michael Hardie – Children’s mental health promotion specialist.
4. Your last book was Baily Beats the Blah a picture book. Why did you swap age levels to a junior book?
Both books are mental health books empowering children with pro-active strategies and coping skills. Baily Beats the Blah is for kids 4-8. STOP the Bully is for kids 6-12. I developed two sets of FREE teacher notes and FREE kids activities to download from my website. www.karentyrrell.com
5. How will you be spreading the positive message of STOP the Bully?
As widely as possible. I’m going out into schools, libraries and festivals to present STOP the Bully to children. Radio and newspapers are interviewing me on STOP the Bully. My junior novel is available on Amazon and at selected book shops.
STOP the Bully is endorsed by Kids Helpline and aligned with Kids Matter, Australian curriculum.
Download FREE children's activities and FREE teacher notes from www.karentyrrell.com
ISBN: 9780987274069
STOP the Bully is now available from Amazon.
Blog Tour June 2-11
2 June 2014
STOP the Bully Release Party & Reviews
http:// www.karentyrrell.com
STOP the Bully Release Party & Reviews
http:// www.karentyrrell.com
Sally Odgers Interview
http://spinningpearls.blogspot.com.au
http://spinningpearls.blogspot.com.au
3 June 2014
Jill Smith Review
http://authorjillsmith.wordpress.com
Charmaine Clancy Interview
http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au
http://clancytales.blogspot.com.au
4 June 2014
Sally Murphy QUICK Questions
Sally Murphy QUICK Questions
Yvonne Mes Interview
6 June 2014
Ali Stegert Interview
7 June 2014
Kids Book Review CURLY Questions
9 June 2014
Bug in a Book Review
Jackie Hosking Interview
10 June 2014
June Perkins Interview
Robyn Opie Parnell Interview
11 June 2014
Nicky Johnson Review
Literati Radio Interview 9am AEST
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