by Claire Saxby | Feb 2021 | Other Authors
The March of the Ants – Review There’s not always time to stop and think about why I do what I do. I suspect it’s the same for other book creators. And even if we did, would we be able to articulate it? I’m not sure. If pushed, I can say that I...
by Claire Saxby | Feb 2021 | Events, My Books
Iceberg – The real, live Book Launch Organising booklaunches can be tricky at the best of times. Whatever time or date chosen, there are going to be calendar clashes, prior engagements, other priorities, venue restrictions. Add in a 5-day lockdown just as...
by Claire Saxby | Jan 2021 | Writing and Words
Did you Know? I’ve been back working on my wip today and I desperately wanted to include ‘swash’, but no matter how many times I rework the lines, it just won’t fit. The shallow wave wash that pushes up the beach after a wave breaks has a name!...
by Claire Saxby | Aug 2020 | Blog
*It’s Kookaburra Competition time* ATTENTION students, parents, teachers, librarians. It’s Kookaburra Competition time! Clear your desks and sharpen your tools. We have a writing competition AND an illustration competition. Submissions are invited from students...
by Claire Saxby | May 2020 | Blog, Writing and Words
Filling the well Writing can drain your brain. Well, it certainly can drain mine. I try to keep topping up during a project, but when I’ve handed in a project, or finished editing I find that it’s helpful to consciously refill the well. That means walking...
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