PASS IT ON ISSUE 58

PASS IT ON - ISSUE 58: DATE 19/9/05





Hi everyone! I hope you have all had a fantastic week. Thanks to all who
have contributed and a special hello to all new members. Thank you also to
everyone who has offered support and encouragement, I really do appreciate
it. Please enjoy this week's issue of PASS IT ON.





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GENERAL INFORMATION

Deborah Abela's MAX REMY wins USA Award

Max Remy Super Spy has won the people's choice USA Oppenheim Award.

The US title is SPY FORCE by Simon & Schuster.

Max Remy series is published by Random House in Australia.

Max also reviewed an excellent review in SMH Spectrum last week.

Deborah will be touring the USA in 2006 promoting Max Remy.


Jonathan Shaw is leaving the position of Editor of The NSW School Magazine
after over 16 years service with the Magazine. It's the end of an era, and
the Magazine and staff will miss Jonathan enormously. From the beginning of
October, Tohby Riddle will be Acting Editor, and Judith Ridge will be Acting
Assistant Editor. Address, contact details etc remain the same.


Goldie Alexander has just returned from a week with an international group
of writers in Romania. She toured much of the country, experienced some
Romanian culture and history, and got to share various literary matters with
other writers that included Cynthia Henzel, an American member of SCBWI.
Goldie's not sure if she should recommend the Alviogot Foundation to other
PIO's unless they are prepared to visit a country still in the early stages
of reconstruction and can cope with deviant plumbing.



SEEKING

COMPETITIONS/AWARDS

* Re: The Winnies - does anyone know if the results have been made more
widely available? A couple of students I encouraged to submit have pointed
out to me that the website has not been updated with the results as per the
guidelines (the poetry comp website is even less current). They had no idea
it had been finalised, and I'm wondering whether I'm looking in the wrong
place. Does anyone know if the results are available on the web or outside
broadcasts such as this one, which a great many entrants would not subscribe
to?

I'm also wondering if there's likely to be a judge's report, particularly
given the fact that third place in the Tackers section was not awarded, with
the note that 'no entrant fulfilled the criteria'. I've passed the results
on from PIO to my students, and they are certainly curious as to what this
means (as am I!).
MM


Can anyone please remember some details about self publishing requests for
information in Brisbane / Queensland in a recent edition of PIO? I have
looked through many past editions but can't find the *&%$@# reference to the
article! It was to do with people who might be interested in talking about
their self publishing experiences to a Queensland audience - from memory
that's what it was about, but don't trust my memory!
Thanks, LB


Has anyone had any dealings with Little Red Apple Publishing or Rose
Solomon? I sent something to them and received a phone call in return but it
sounds like it may be a vanity publisher. Any info would be greatly
appreciated.


Back in Issue 53, and Australian compiler asked for short stories for an
anthology. An address was given, but no name. If this was queried and
answered in subsequent issues, I missed it. Does anyone know who the
compiler or the publisher is? ....Mappy.


If any subscribers to PASS IT ON have more than 3 fun, positive, action,
crime and/or adventure books published for ages 8 to 15 in the broader
genres of mainstream, fantasy or science fiction and would like to be
included in a special edition newsletter with national mass distribution to
schools and bookshops, please register your interest to The Crusader Club
Secretary at needie35@hotmail.com. In the subject line, please use the
keywords: Special Edition

This will be a FREE teacher/student resource involving interviews about the
author's most recent book, including an insight for students into what it's
like for you to be a writer and will be compiled by volunteer student
members of the Kirby's Crusader Club, so no payment will be available for
contributors, however ongoing promotion of your book will be provided
through the free online database.

If interested in being included, please provide replies as follows to the
above email address:

Please note: space is limited so no more than 450 punchy exciting words
(total) in answer to:

Author's name:
Author's website:
Author's Region/town/city:
State:

Total books written:
Countries published in:
Movie rights, merchandise or other exciting offshoots:

Title of Featured Book:
Blurb (10 to 25 words):
(A colour cover image under 30k jpeg or gif image will also be published if
supplied)

Place where your book is set:
A: 1 to 6 words

Genre(s):
A: 1 to 6 words

Extract from an independent review:
A: no more than 25 words for the review extract, plus reviewer's name, the
magazine/newspaper/bookshop/library or school where it was published and
their date of review

What's the inside info about your life as a writer?
A: 50 to 80 words. (usually mentions home or work life, family, hobbies
and/or pets)

Do you have another job as well as being a writer?
A: 1 to 10 words

Why do you love to write?
A: 10 to 80 words

What inspired you to write your book (or series which includes this book)
A: 10 to 80 words.

What surprised you during research, writing or publishing of this book?
A: 10 to 80 words


If students are doing assignments on this book, what special insight into
symbolism, metaphors, choice of title, characters or research can you
provide:
A: 10 to 80 words

Secret writing tip for students:
A: 10 to 30 words

Personal pet peeves:
A: 10 to 30 words (i.e. when polishing a manuscript, what niggling spelling,
punctuation or grammar seems to bug you the most, no matter how many books
you've written... or anything else that haunts your creative process...
answer to this one, inspires students to know that even professionals make
mistakes and have to work on their editing and presentation)

When you were aged 8 to 15, what job(s) did you think you would have (if not
a writer):
A: 1 to 10 words

What you're working on next: (Optional)

Are you available (and approved) for paid school visits at ASA rates?:

Are you available for free school visits in your local area during book
launch months?:

Is your computer/internet connection set up to do online chats?:

Do you speak/webchat in any languages other than English?






REPLIES TO SEEKING

RE: Indexes

There is a 'Society of Indexers' in Victoria and I guess most states. A
quick internet search under "society of indexers & .au" would put you in
contact with the people best able to help you with your question.


MENTORSHIPS

Having a mentor is certainly a marvellous and rewarding opportunity for
enthusiastic and dedicated authors. However having tried all the suggested
routes, would-be authors find that professional writers willing to mentor
are fairly thin on the ground.

Create a Kids' Book has a solution. It is not as good as a genuine published
author giving you feedback, but our assessment service will work on draft
after draft for you, with advice, until we feel you have got it right, and
then supply you with an open recommendatory letter to accompany your
submission to the publishers.

It's not a mentorship, and you do have to pay for it, but we do like to feel
that we offer a similar service. All our assessors are either published
children's authors/illustrators themselves, or else experts in the field
with many years of experience behind them.
Our email courses (picture book writing, picture book illustrating, and
novel writing) also work a little as mentorships, as you get constant
feedback on your work-in-progress. See the details
http://creatakidsbook.alphslink.com.au


RE: Beginnings, middles & ends

The beginning and the end are the bits where there isn't any more on
one side and the middle is the bit that just keeps getting fatter, in
my case anyway.

Everything has a beginning, middle, and end, including mss, humans
and velociraptors. But there are more interesting ways of looking at
us or analysing us! Jackie French


Re: Should writing have a Beginning a Middle and an End.

I think most writers will agree that a good story has all three. I know,
for me, a story without these just feels unsatisfactory - it reads more like
a short extract from a longer work. I am left with the feeling of being
let-down. Others may feel differently. When writers are still learning, I
think they need a beginning, a middle and an end as the structure of a
story. I would advise aiming at this and when you are more confident in
your abilities perhaps you might try experimenting. In the end, the
decision is yours. But remember, a good story must feel right. Even
non-fiction needs these three elements. Good luck with your endeavours.
... Mappy.





NEW PUBLICATIONS





SPECIAL EVENTS

The Survival Guide to School Visits

Professional Development for Authors
Thursday 20 October 2005


Lateral Learning presents a one day seminar at the State Library which aims
to help authors maximise their school visits by looking at ways to make
their sessions interesting and informative, engage their audiences and
generally make the day a stress free and positive experience. Authors Lisa
Shanahan and James Roy will share their experiences and give some practical
advice on presentation skills and writing workshops. Sue Murray will look
at Speaking and Presentation techniques and Maureen Nicol will talk about
'What the Schools Want'. There will be a panel of experts to discuss
particular issues relating to school visits, from using new technology to
finding out where the toilets are and how to get a cup of coffee!

Date: Thursday 20 October 2005
Time: 9.30am - 3.30pm
Venue: Coles Room, State Library of NSW, Macquarie Street,
Fee: $90 + GST (includes morning tea and lunch)

Venue kindly provided by
The State Library of New South Wales


For bookings please contact Catherine McClellan or Kris Fegent
at Lateral Learning, phone 02 9960 4844 or e-mail
bookings@laterallearning.com


Sue Murray's latest play, Mirror, Mirror is being performed at the Star of
the Sea Theatre in Manly, NSW on October 19, 20 and 21 at 8pm. Directed by
Nicholas Lahey and performed by senior drama students of Stella Maris
College, this vibrantly theatrical and confronting expressionist play
spotlights eating disorders through the distorted mirrors of a circus
troupe.
The playwright will be at the final performance on October 21.
Mirror, Mirror will be published as part of the Macmillan Drama Studio
series in early 2006.
Bookings: (daytime only), on (02) 9976 1806




MARKET OPPORTUNITIES

In the latest issue of The Australian Writer - survey of publishers . Black
Dog Books, 15 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy www.bdb.com.au are considering
unsolicited submissions for children's books, first three chapters and
synopsis.
When I contacted them earlier this year Maryanne Ballantyne editor said they
were only interested in writers not 'with' other publishers. She is
interested in new writers she can develop into their own (black dog) house
style.
Regards Margaret Pearce


Story Station Submission Guidelines
UPDATE
STORY STATION IS NOW A PAYING MARKET!
Story Station is the home of exciting, fun stories for kids and adults,
stories that can be read online, or printed out to be shared with classrooms
or families. Our goal is simple: to entertain.
We aren't looking for After School Special stories or cautionary tales. We
want stories that fire up the imagination, that catapult the reader into
situations and worlds that are fresh and captivating. A movie such as The
Goonies would be an example of the sort of style and attitude we would find
acceptable.

WHAT WE WANT:
· At least one protagonist in the 6-12 year old age range.
· Any genre is acceptable (i.e. Science Fiction, Mystery, Horror,
Western, Historical), as long as it is suitable for all ages.
· Strongly plotted stories with upbeat endings. Your story may
include danger to the protagonist and his/her family and friends, but the
story must end on a hopeful note.
· Story Station stories may deal with death and sickness-they are,
after all, a part of life-but, as stated earlier, out goal is to entertain.
· We are looking for stories in the 1500-3000 word range.

WHAT WE DON'T WANT:
· No sex, foul language or abuse of children or animals.
· No excessive violence.
· No stories using characters from TV, movies or books from authors
other than yourself.
· While the editors admire Horror in all its forms, and while we
will accept Horror stories for Story Station, they must be palatable to a
young imagination; nothing too gruesome or gory, please.

SUBMISSIONS:
Manuscript format: Double space between paragraphs. Single space lines
within paragraphs. Do not indent paragraphs. Please use Times New Roman
12-pt font. Your name, address and word count must appear on the first page.
All stories must be accompanied by a short note listing previous credits, if
any, and a brief biography. Please also include your contact information in
the note.
Story Station accepts submissions as e-mail attachments, in Microsoft Word,
Word Perfect or .rtf format. You may also paste your story into the body of
an e-mail. If you chose to submit your story in this manner, please find a
way to indicate italicized words, perhaps by using asterisks.
Simultaneous submissions are fine as long as you let us know.
5-8-05 - Multiple submissions are not accepted. Please wait for our decision
about your submission before submitting again.

Send your story to: storystation@viatouch.com .
We will make every effort to respond to your within one month. If you
haven't heard from us after two months, feel free to query.
Story Station asks for electronics rights to your story for 120 days. The
copyright remains with the author. After 120 days, electronic rights revert
to the author.
We're sorry, but Story Station no longer accepts reprints.
Story Station is currently offering 1¢ ($0.01) per word payment for stories.
Note: We also pay for accepted submissions to our Teacher Article section.
See the Teacher Article Guidelines for submissions.





COMPETITIONS/AWARDS

Australasian Short Story Awards.
Closing date: 31st August 2005-09-19

Short story to 5000 words, open theme.
1st prize $300
2nd prize $150
3rd prize $50

Entry fee $5 or $15 for four entries.

Stories must be unpublished and not under consideration elsewhere.
For guidelines and entry form, send a SSAE to:

Victorian Writers' Centre
First Floor
Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000


Holiday Fantasia Literary Competition
Closing date: 30th December 2005

Speculative Fiction, adult fantasy or gothic horror to 3500 words.
1st prize $200
2nd prize $50

Fractured fairytale or children's magic realism to 3000 words.
1st prize $200
2nd prize $50

Poem to 80 lines, open theme.
1st prize $100
2nd prize $50

Entry fee $5 or $15 for four entries.

For guidelines and entry form, send a SSAE to:

Victorian Writers' Centre
First Floor
Nicholas Building
37 Swanston Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000




WRITING COURSES/WORKSHOPS



NEW WORKSTYLE SKILLS


I was interested to read Kathryn Apel's words on the Online Literature
Festival last week, as I was one of the authors involved in an online chat.
It's great to know this is appreciated by schools and students - and
Kathryn's students seem to have been extraordinarily well prepared. I
chatted with three schools (never knew I could type so fast and with
reasonable accuracy - well, it was readable!!) and was impressed by the
quality of the students' questions, and by the amount of preparation they'd
done. The Festival was "put to air" through the Learning Place, Dept of
Education in Queensland. They offer a lot of other chats and forums eg
students can talk to frog experts, scientists in Antarctica, whale experts
in Hawaii - their website is really worth a look for kids and teachers.
http://www.education.qld.gov.au/learningplace/
I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the chat and feel I've made a lot of new
friends - as far away as Anakie!
Pam Rushby




HAVE YOUR SAY

FROM AN AUTHOR

Re Article: Researching Publishers for Absolute Beginners

What a generous person Marianne Vreugdenhil is to share this information
with PIO subscribers!

I've longed for a database just as she's described and have been asking
first Bookman press and now the Queensland Writers Centre (past and current
publishers of The Australian Writer's Marketplace) to produce the book in CD
form as well. Last I heard they were thinking about it, but I reckon
anyone interested in Marianne's systematic approach to research (which is
close to my heart, being an ordered sort of person) should also contact the
QWC and ask them if they are planning to issue an CD version (at extra cost,
naturally) with the new issue due in October. Imagine how easy and time
efficient it would be if you could do all Marianne suggests by copying and
pasting. You'd still have to do the AWM search and web research yourself,
but could avoid all the re-typing and reading unrelated entries.

Anyone interested should contact Tracey Walker at:

Queensland Writers' Centre
Metro Arts Building
Level 2, 109 Edward Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

publisher@qwc.asn.au
www.qwc.asn.au

Telephone (07) 3839 1243
Facsimile (07) 3839 1245


>From author Jenny Mounfield

Thanks to all who responded to my mentoring query. Unfortunately, as
Christine Aldred pointed out, applying for certain mentorship's through
Writers' Centres etc is out of the question for middle aged authors such as
myself. I also agree that this is very discriminatory; I don't see what age
has to do with the quality or level of one's writing. I came to writing late
in life and as far as I'm concerned I am a 'young' author in that respect.

Also, someone mentioned the give and take relationship of mentoring. I have
mentored less experienced authors than myself on many occasions. I also
voluntarily tutored an over 50's writing group for a year (which I gained
far more from than I could have imagined), and I never knock back an author
who is after a critique of their work, or advice. So as you see, I'm a firm
believer in what goes around comes around.


Have Your Say

Many thanks to Lynn D for the "snowflake" link in Issue 56
www.rsingermanson.com/html/the_snowflake.html

It presents itself as a tool for creating a novel from a set of formless
"composted" ideas, and I could see how it would be useful at that early
stage, but I spent the last week applying it to a stubborn, slightly
unfocussed third draft and found it extremely helpful for:

a) clarifying the nub of the story and
b) forcing me to decide exactly what was happening for each character at
each stage of the plot.

Fairly basic editorial stuff but something I'm not very good at! It does
favour plot-driven rather than character-driven approaches, but if you've
already done a bit of work on both aspects, it's definitely worth a look.

Kate C.


HAVE YOUR SAY

FLAT FEES
In response to the illustrator who recently wrote about flat fees, I agree
that fees seem to be decreasing. I'm a full-time writer and I rarely accept
flat fee jobs now because they pay so badly. A few years ago, a large trade
publisher emailed me to ask if I'd write a 4-book children's novelty series.
I'd worked for this publisher on many occasions, but the fee offered was
appalling, so I emailed back no. The publisher phoned me to discuss my
reasons and I explained that it wasn't worth my while to take the job. It
was a long conversation, and at the end of it, the publisher offered me
TRIPLE the original amount. I did accept the job then. The books have now
been sold overseas and I've lost count of the number of times the series has
been reprinted. If it was a royalty agreement, I would've made a lot more
money.





ARTICLES




PUBLISHER GUIDELINES

BlueCatBook's policy is to reply to all enquiries and return all manuscripts
(where a sae is enclosed). If you don't receive a reply, your enquiry has
gone astray. For example, last week's PIO indicated an incorrect email
address, or you may have gone to the US website - no connection.

You will see from our manuscript submission policy that we prefer email.
http://www.bluecatbooks.com.au/writing/publishers_list.htm#bcb

Ensure that your subject line makes it very clear that it is a manuscript
submission, or it may be erased without reading. We receive heaps of emails
and aim to eliminate the dross smartly. Recently I almost missed one from an
illustrious illustrator I had agreed to discuss some work with because I
didn't expect his forwarding name to be 'Snake', and there was no subject
descriptor!

Yes, we are a VERY small publisher and our books and writer list are growing
slowly. The fourth book in our BRAVE KIDS (Liz Wilks), Shark Alert, will be
released on October 1; following Fire! Fire! by (Deverell, Hammond, Wilks)
on February 1. There are two more in production after that, but we aren't
currently seeking further manuscripts for that series.

Sometimes I think there should be a different descriptor, such as
'publishette', for those of us in this very small category. Certainly the
way we work is necessarily vastly different from the multi-nationals. New
writers may like to think about the differences and what that might mean to
the way we work.

Leone Peguero Publisher BlueCatBooks



AUTHOR/ILLUSTRATOR PROFILE



USEFUL BOOKS/WEBSITES




BOOK REVIEWS

Goss, Mini (text and illus.), Rhino Neil, New Frontier Publishing, 2005,
Hardcover, $24.95, ISBN 1921042303

Reviewed by Kathryn Duncan

Living in a zoo filled with exotic animals doesn't always mean that you have
friends. Rhino Neil is big, and because the other animals in the zoo find
him scary, he is lonely. Then, one day a new animal arrives and Neil is no
longer the biggest animal at the zoo. The arrival of Tuscany means the
arrival of a new friend for Neil.

This is a wonderful story inspired by one of Mini Goss's children and a
visit to Werribee Zoo. We meet a fantastic range of African animals;
giraffes, zebra's, ostriches and antelope's as we learn why they fear Rhino
Neil. The book is an excellent way to promote discussion about fear, likes
and dislikes.

The illustrations are beautiful, bright and emotive. Mini Goss's ability as
an illustrator is highlighted through her wonderful use of perspective and
showing Neil as he appears to the animals. Using symmetry and shape well,
the animals fill the pages, showing their emotions through their facial
expressions and in particular their eyes.

This is a well written, enjoyable story that does not waste words. The
language is suitable for early readers and it is easy for younger children
to follow and listen to. The illustrations will delight everyone. A highly
recommended read for everyone who enjoys picture books.





Harmer, Wendy (text), Mike Zarb (illus.), Pearlie in the Park, Random House
Australia Pty Ltd, 2003, Paperback, $12.95, ISBN 1740518888

Reviewed by Kathryn Duncan

Everyone who loves fairies is going to love Pearlie. She lives in the
fountain in Jubilee Park in the middle of the city. Every day, Pearlie
looks after the park, making sure that animals are doing what they are
supposed to do and that the park is clean and tidy.

Then one day, things don't go as Pearlie plans. The spiders are floating on
the lily pads, ducks are swinging by their wings in the trees, possums are
swimming in the pond and frogs are spinning spider's webs.

Pearlie sets out to find out who is behind this and we join her as she
discovers what went wrong. We meet the culprits, Mr Flea and Scrag, two
mischievous rats who also live in Jubilee Park. They enjoy causing just a
little bit of trouble for Pearlie and her friends. But Pearlie soon teaches
them that being mischievous may not get them exactly what they want.

Pearlie looks just like you imagine a city fairy would look like. She has
long blond hair, pearls around her neck and a great big happy grin. Mr Flea
and Scrag are opposites, one fat and the other thin, but they look like they
are up to something. The pictures are bright and colourful and make you
want to go and enjoy a day with Pearlie and her park friends.

Recommended for lower primary school aged children or those who enjoy
listening to a fun story.



Skellig
by David Almond
Reviewed by Sheryl Gwyther

There's a book that keeps disappearing from its spot on the A-J shelves of
our local high school library. A small novel that's been smuggled through
security at the library exit and needed replacing at least three times. Why
this particular book? Is it the beautifully designed cover in tones of
blue, white, black and fawn shafts of light and movement? Or maybe the
Celtic lure of its title, or the intriguing blurb on the back cover? Or is
it the magic of the story itself?


Skellig (1998), British author David Almond's first story for children, is
written in first person viewpoint of Michael, a young boy. Michael's
unhappy when his family moves to a ramshackle house in a new neighbourhood.
His parents are distracted because his new baby sister is gravely ill and
this adds to his feelings of isolation and loneliness. But then he meets
the unusual Mina, home-schooled and a loner, a girl who quotes William Blake
and knows everything there is to know about birds.
Their lives change forever when Michael wanders into the derelict shed in
his back yard and discovers under the rubbish, a crumpled, shrivelled
creature that could be human or beast or both. I thought he was dead. He
was sitting with his legs stretched out, and his head tipped back against
the wall. He was covered in dust and webs like everything else and his face
was thin and pale. Dead bluebottles were scattered on his hair and
shoulders. I shone the torch on his white face and his black suit. Michael
confides in Mina and they move the strange creature into a safe place. As
the barely alive part-human/bird/angel responds to Michael's gentle care
both he and Mina are drawn into the wonder that is Skellig.


This novel has won many awards, both UK and international, and has also been
made into a play. David Almond said once that he wanted 'to write for a
readership whose minds are still fluid and flexible, readers who are able to
easily mix reality and imagination'. But you don't need to be a child to be
captivated by the story of Skellig. His skill as a writer is evident in
this thought-provoking, haunting tale of friendship, love, life and death -
a book to own and treasure. Which probably answers the question as to why
Skellig disappears every now and then from our high school library.


Other books by David Almond include Kit's Wilderness, Heaven Eyes, Secret
Heart, The Fire Eaters, Counting Stars, and Kate, the Cat and the Moon.



The following titles will be reviewed on David Kilby's Afternoon Show, ABC
Radio Canberra and in the Primary English Teachers Assoc newsletter.

The Dragon Snatcher
by MP Robertson
Frances Lincoln



Three Wishes
by Deborah Ellis
Allen & Unwin



Fee-Fee's Holiday
by Emily Rodda and Ilustrated by Andrew McLean
Working Title Press



Nightpeople
by Anthony Eaton
Book One of the Darklands Trilogy
University of Queensland Press



INDEPENDENT CHILDREN'S BOOKSHOPS
**Note this is a new section - please feel free to add to it**


A delightful new specialist children's bookshop opened earlier this month at
Lindfield on Sydney's North Shore - HOORAY!

The "Lindfield Children's Bookshop" is part of the existing "Lindfield
Bookshop". The shop is stocked with exciting books and associated activities
for babies through to Young Adult. All authors, illustrators, agents,
editors, publishers and lovers of children's books generally are always
welcome to pop in for a visit any time or day of the week. Your presence
would always be most welcome!
Lindy Batchelor (teacher, librarian, author and 2 day a week casual bookshop
worker!)


THE READING TREE

5a Market Place
Manly NSW
Ph: (02) 9976 0077

Just opened, with picture books to YA, a reading area and a section of
second-hand books, including a 'pocket-money' shelf. A welcome addition to
the northern beaches after the closure of Readability.



CRITIQUE GROUPS BULLETINBOARD
**Looking to create or join a critique group - here's the place!**



MILESTONES
**A new section for members to share their achievements**

Congratulations to Maureen Johnson on her runner-up position for the Ipswich
Festival competition for Noah's Garden.





INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

Goethe:

"Whatever you do or dream you can do - begin it. Boldness
has genius and power and magic in it."




ADVERTISEMENTS

Up until the end of this month I've been running a B & B in our place which
is a gorgeous old house up in the mountains behind the sunshine coast in
Queensland. But from 1st October I'll be cutting right back and will only
rent out our cottage which is in the garden on a self contained basis which
should leave me free to get on with my writing. Yay!!

I am particularly keen to get writers and artists here who might want to
work on their ms. in an inspiring setting. I can offer some limited
mentoring as well. Our website which should be changed and up and running
again will be www.rowanhouse.com.au

Cheers,
Prue




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