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Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Carolyn Martinez! It’s a pleasure to welcome back to the blog, author and editor, Carolyn Martinez to discuss her new picture book, Pelican’t Do It; a heart-warming tale of self-identity and family dynamics. Nice to learn more about your new book, Carolyn! 🙂 About the Author Cate Sawyer (aka Carolyn Martinez) […]
#CarlyMillsANewWorld #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day5 With respect to the themes of women’s rights, adventure, immigration, social philanthropy, communities in the past and present, Australian history and people of influence in Jane Smith’s Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl series, we will be exploring scenes from the book, A New World and re-creating some of what it was like […]
#CarlyMillsANewWorld #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day4 We’re thrilled to be able to ask Jane Smith more questions about her fun and fascinating series, Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl, its personal meaning, the representation and development of the real and fictional characters, and even tips on utilising the books as resources for its audience. Thanks for your insights, Jane! […]
#CarlyMillsANewWorld #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day3 #BookReview Carly Mills, Pioneer Girl: A New World, Jane Smith (author), Big Sky Publishing, May 2020. Blurb: I never can imagine that Almighty God sent females into the world to be cooks and housemaids all their days. Caroline Chisholm. Humanitarian, 1808 – 1877 It’s not easy coming to the city all […]
#CarlyMillsANewWorld #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 Jane Smith reveals where her character, Carly Mills, came from, her role in honouring our Australian pioneering women, and why their contributions of the past have been, and still are, so important to the future of younger generations. Jane has truly brought history to life – thank you! ‘Live life when […]
#CarlyMillsANewWorld #blogcampaign #booksontourpr #day2 Making the World a Better Place **COMPETITION NOW CLOSED** If we can learn anything from current and historical events it’s how the power of leadership can change the world. It takes someone with courage, kindness, and a vision to make a difference. And in Carly Mills: A New World, it’s the […]
#carlymillsanewworld #bookcampaign #booksontourpr #day1 We’ve been looking forward to looking back with Carly Mills for a while, and now the time has come! Award-winning author, Jane Smith, is showcasing what will be a most memorable moment in history with this book campaign, as we are presented the most fascinating and exciting insights to the world […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Penny Tangey! Introducing the talented, and funny, author, Penny Tangey to the blog, to discuss her new middle-grade novel, As Fast As I Can; an amusing tale of resilience, acceptance and dreaming big. Welcome, Penny! 🙂 About the Author PENNY TANGEY writes humorous books for young people. Her most recent book, […]
#MonelliandMe #bookcampaign #booksontourpr We’re back with the fabulous Teena Raffa-Mulligan to discuss more on her latest YA novel, Monelli & Me! Have you ever wondered how an author such as Teena, who writes across genres, adapts and shifts mind set to suit writing style and target audience? Does this require careful plotting? What is the […]
Mother’s Day may look a little different this year, but no less filled with love, warmth and the joy our families bring to our hearts. Here are a few titles that are perfect for sharing with loved ones, swelling with comfort and spreading tingles in the most glorious of ways. Lola and Grandpa, Ashling Kwok […]
