tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post1117471296793825661..comments2024-03-27T00:14:40.029-07:00Comments on Writing for Children: Dianne Bateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08562742407056502325noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-81834003734892451292017-02-19T20:47:06.858-08:002017-02-19T20:47:06.858-08:00Never give up! Never give up! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-40583497512928797282017-02-18T20:21:17.034-08:002017-02-18T20:21:17.034-08:00I'd like to illustrate my own picture books an...I'd like to illustrate my own picture books and one day, I will. I never give up.Lynette Oxleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830346412321741424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-14048311949219507412017-02-18T18:40:43.269-08:002017-02-18T18:40:43.269-08:00Thank you Amber. I think some of us forget how hu...Thank you Amber. I think some of us forget how hurtful things can be when we are little. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-40364682055948947052017-02-18T18:39:36.635-08:002017-02-18T18:39:36.635-08:00Not cheating :) Melissa is an amazing writer as we...Not cheating :) Melissa is an amazing writer as well an amazing editor. I adore her books. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-637621813327403352017-02-18T18:38:26.907-08:002017-02-18T18:38:26.907-08:00Happy to hear you enjoyed the post Kellie. My lif...Happy to hear you enjoyed the post Kellie. My life is made so much easier when I have such wonderful editors I can trust and respect. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-19740274174733535432017-02-18T18:37:14.561-08:002017-02-18T18:37:14.561-08:00Get that duster out and go,Steph! Good luck. Get that duster out and go,Steph! Good luck. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-16958910947923609902017-02-18T18:36:13.254-08:002017-02-18T18:36:13.254-08:00I love the colours too, Lynette. Are you an artis...I love the colours too, Lynette. Are you an artist? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-3006979935051032832017-02-18T18:35:16.128-08:002017-02-18T18:35:16.128-08:00I love that aspect of publishing, Nat. A book real...I love that aspect of publishing, Nat. A book really is a collaborative process between writer, editor and illustrator. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-37938185657954650502017-02-18T18:33:47.850-08:002017-02-18T18:33:47.850-08:00Hopefully you will get a commissioned series soon,...Hopefully you will get a commissioned series soon, Jules! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-80301587923002414312017-02-18T18:31:20.769-08:002017-02-18T18:31:20.769-08:00I really enjoy working to a brief as it really for...I really enjoy working to a brief as it really forces you to focus. And there's nothing like a deadline to get you working. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-41739832883740728782017-02-18T18:29:54.225-08:002017-02-18T18:29:54.225-08:00Thanks Aussie Author. Di asks all the thoughtful ...Thanks Aussie Author. Di asks all the thoughtful questions. Hope you never do give up! Alison Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296979608504782248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-81234616890815341372017-02-16T05:00:25.932-08:002017-02-16T05:00:25.932-08:00Thank you for sharing these sweet books! I feel we...Thank you for sharing these sweet books! I feel we need more books that handle bullying and boost kid's confidence. Thank you for sharing the love and encouragement for aspiring authors! JSPAmberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05702505350223687883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-74932703874171489912017-02-16T03:09:44.812-08:002017-02-16T03:09:44.812-08:00Good to hear about your author/publisher collabora...Good to hear about your author/publisher collaborative relationship. I was impressed by Melissa at the KidLitVic event last year. Well done on these books :) (JTP/PB - is that cheating?)Debra Tidballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310839303192292587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-41728527893127355092017-02-15T23:20:17.926-08:002017-02-15T23:20:17.926-08:00JSP/PB Thanks for giving us some insight into the ...JSP/PB Thanks for giving us some insight into the commissioning process with Five Mile for a series. It's always interesting to hear how other writers go about their work and what their interactions are like with editors too. Kellie Byrneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05847890558449814946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-11019488505279349302017-02-15T02:17:36.529-08:002017-02-15T02:17:36.529-08:00Thanks for this post and the interesting notes abo...Thanks for this post and the interesting notes about Five Mile Press as well as the editing process. You've reminded me about a PB series that I had put aside...time to dust it off! JSP Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01024472932875191132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-63314268446145248542017-02-15T01:27:13.794-08:002017-02-15T01:27:13.794-08:00Good to hear there can be toing and froing between...Good to hear there can be toing and froing between editor and author and thanks for encouraging us to never give up - we do need to hear it! JSP Nat Petrohelos.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07028188650753522221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-61760519199318497932017-02-15T00:33:30.487-08:002017-02-15T00:33:30.487-08:00Loved reading about the process of a commissioned ...Loved reading about the process of a commissioned series, I do live in hope one day. Thanks for sharing and of course, I am keen for the JSP. Cheers, Julie GrassoJambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704840860387375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-43539473232280895132017-02-14T20:01:54.450-08:002017-02-14T20:01:54.450-08:00I love the covers on both picture books. They woul...I love the covers on both picture books. They would appeal to young children and adults alike. Mikki uses a well-thought-out colour palette.Lynette Oxleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06830346412321741424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-37152545208255153292017-02-14T18:44:57.038-08:002017-02-14T18:44:57.038-08:00JSP It would be so exciting to work to a publisher...JSP It would be so exciting to work to a publisher's request. The series is lovely and the illustrations are just right.Kaye Bailliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346561430636672059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8493316352473142282.post-43060244273823193232017-02-14T12:33:37.554-08:002017-02-14T12:33:37.554-08:00Great interview! Love hearing the behind the scene...Great interview! Love hearing the behind the scenes. Great advice Alison. Never give up! JSPAussie Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474039776626105101noreply@blogger.com