VALE John Bale

Today is the funeral of my birth father John Bale.
I have only known him for a year, but in that time he has been a wonderful influence on my life. We have communicated regularly, thanks to emails,
text messages and images.
His family have been warm and welcoming at I grieve with them at this sad time.

Although I am unable to attend John's funeral, I will be lighting a candle and planting a tree in his honour. Even though there is a dreadful sense of loss and shared grief, I have lots to be thankful for, and I have shared some of my thoughts on Lightning Quick Reads.... 

I will miss John, but I feel it was fate that brought us together even though it was late in John's journey. It was only this time last year that I discovered he was still living in Melbourne. My search through the regular channels had not been successful, but a friend's father worked his skills and found a John Bale in Melbourne. Turned out he was the right person. A wonderful, warm, passionate, intelligent and welcoming father I have been blessed to have met. 

Rest In Peace John Bale. 

You will be remembered with love and gratitude. 

Your loving daughter Rosalie.

I have also talked about my meeting with John at Lightning Quick Reads, 

Thankful? You bet!

Up Close and Personal With some Inquisitive Grey Nurse Sharks.

Sharks at Fish Rock Cave... count the teeth!   Click on the link for the video.
Be prepared... there are lots of teeth.

Can't post the video... from Facebook, but it is worth a visit.

IF/when it is on youtube, I will try again.

This video has some of the best shots of shark teeth I have seen. So proud of my son and his skill.
:)

I haven't posted for a while, but this is worth sharing.
Nothing to do with writing, though it is inspiring.
Hope you enjoy.

An interview with Robin Stewart, talking about 'A LIFE IN THE WILD'

Today my guest is an old friend, now turned author. You may know him better as Mike Abbot from Bless this House, the British sitcom with Syd James, but I know  Robin Stewart from my time living in Yarramalong. I witnessed his love of the Australian bush, the animals and especially his horses and dogs. It came as no surprise to hear he had written A Life In The Wild. The story of an old man and his journey through life. The companions who keep him company, the dogs, horses, cats and their importance in his world.

Robin has a unique voice as he writes. His descriptions and understanding of the animals and the landscape draw the reader into his world.
I 'interviewed' Robin while he was hospitalised and recovering from a bout of ill health. His enthusiasm for his writing wasn't dampened. He asked for the interview to keep his mind active and off his surroundings.
I hope his recovery is rapid and complete. There are more stories waiting to be written. 
Meanwhile... Meet Robin Stewart as he talks about his latest book...

Robin, what do you hope people will take away from the story?
I think that inside all of us is an old something, be it a person an animal, or even a stuffed teddy bear. So with this tale it would be of great joy to me if the reader got lost in the ways of simplicity  and occasional heartbreaks of what I consider to be normal living, if we have the opportunity to give it a chance to blossom. This does not have to be a fantasy, it can easily be a reality if only we can free ourselves to live it. Mother Nature is after all a ruler supreme, or so I personally would like to think.

What genre  would you put this book into?
I think maybe that is something for the readers imagination to decide, I just wrote the words.

Please tell us more about your affinity with the animals you shared time with.
That is a very hard question because as a kid I would visit the wolves in Regents Park zoo. Standing on what one would call the free side looking in, I tried to imagine what they saw when they looked at me. Did they think that they were on the free side and I was trapped in something that seemed to go on forever with no ending, so I was the one that was lost. I have always thought that the relationship between the animals I have had the good fortune to be involved with actually cared as much for me as I did for them, rightly or wrongly. It was, I suppose,  part of my fantasy of having a friend that did not speak the same language yet could pass their feelings over to me with a glance or a twitch or even by turning their back on me, as if to say ,bullshit.  I liked to think we were close. I know I missed and loved them whether they were there or not. They were a major part of my being.

What inspired you to write "A Life in the Wild"?
It was there to be written.       (I love Robin's answer.) 
My head needed to have a clear out and I wanted to see what was in there, and out came all my friends.  I just put them all together and wrote it down. Thanks to Val George, my editor and inward looker at my story, it became the book it is today. All of the animals are taken from reality. I consider myself lucky to have been able to be involved with them. I am lucky that they put up with my idiosyncrasies, even though to them they would probably have been simplicities. We are the ones who make things complicated. Mother Nature just rolls along repairing our mistakes or destroying our failings, hopefully before we destroy her rectifications. Gosh, that sounds deep. hehehe.
Very deep, but very like you! 

Can you please explain your writing process?
My writing process is strange. I firmly believe that 'time', as we know it, is man made. So it does not matter to me if it is dark or light.  I must admit I do prefer working through the night, only because there is a stillness that seems to surround me that I like.  Yet I can just as easily work with the TV on, music on, anything happening around me is cool, except I find it very hard to continue on a thought process when it is interrupted by something or someone. Normally someone who I have no control over that just enters my special space. As with this book the confines of toads abode and takes me away from my fantasy. 

I find that is more destructive to my writing than possibly hearing in the background that there has been a tidal wave. The wave is a passing part of information that travels into and out of the story, where as the interruption demanding my attention breaks all contact that I am involved with within the story per say. This might sound selfish, but it is my fantasy or my dream, or if you like my story, it has not been handed over yet so it is still very private and is in nurturing stage not in battle stations.
Sharing work before it is ready is always awkward. Like baring your soul, without a chance to strap on a mask.

What do you do to prepare your story for publication? 
Preparation is tricky. I was extremely lucky. There was only my editor and my publisher. There were no beta readers used and I was given the freedom to just let go and write. How lucky was that?
Free rein is what most writers dream of, Robin.

Thank you for taking the time to be a guest here today.

I hope your health improves and stays that way.


More information and links to Robin's books...

A Life In The Wild by Robin Stewart

The horses in this extraordinary book are the poetry  in motion that charts an old man’s life of love,  loss and longing, so that in the end the  horse and human are almost interchangeable.  Gradually, as the man travels his inward  journey, he answers for himself –  with help from the magnificent companions at his side  – life’s greatest question – who he really is. A Life in the Wild is published by  New Haven Publishing Ltd UK and  is available from the following retailers: United Kingdom: Waterstones USA: Barnes & Noble Australia: Fishpond Australia and Amazon eBook Singapore: Fishpond Singapore Norway: Adlibris and Tanum You can also order A Life In The Wild at your local bookshop.

Being Mike Abbott by Robin Stewart with Paul Burton

In this publication, Stewart recalls the years in which he played the role of Sidney James’ son, Mike Abbott, in the Seventies’ Thames TV sitcom, Bless this House... As well as providing a fascinating and affectionate tribute to his days in the much-loved domestic comedy, Robin also offers an insight into other parts of his life and career. In short, Being Mike Abbott is a light-hearted read which will appeal to fans of the actor and the series that made him famous. Here's what people are saying.... "A brilliant and candid insight into Robin's life and career and I would advise you all to get it post haste. It was a good read from cover to cover" - Richard W "A fascinating trip behind the scenes in television, theatre and film. Recommended" - Colin H "Great read about golden age of british telly" - Richard M You can order copies of Being Mike abbot from the following retailers - Feedaread (Paperback) - Amazon (Paperback) - Amazon (ebook)

VALE ROBIN STEWART... sadly on 23rd Nov 2015 Robin passed away. So glad he was able to publish his second book. Robin, always a great friend, you will be missed. Rest In Peace.

EXILED: Autumn's Peril on the shelves at BOOK WAREHOUSE Coffs Harbour

Images from the book launch during the Grassroots Writers Weekend in Coffs Harbour... and photos of the book on the shelves in our local bookshop.

The display. Including flowers from family who couldn't be there, and books and cards from Wendy Laharnar. Another grassroot writer.

Yvonne and Rosalie introducing the book.

A display of mediaeval weaponry

Ray and Colin from Coffs Sword Club

On the shelves of the BOOK WAREHOUSE among the other fantasy novels

AND...on the front desk

Thanks to Museitup, Chris, Julie and the team at Book Warehouse Coffs Harbour and all those who have helped support the Chronicles toward this moment.

They are here!!! Paperback books arrive...EXILED: Autumn's Peril is in PRINT

With the book launch scheduled for next Saturday the excitement has increased now, to unprecedented levels. The books have arrived.

Safe and sound.

Despite heavy rain, flood warnings and not being home to greet them, they are now warm, dry and ready for their launch.

Opening the first of four boxes.

Safe and sound.

Map is clear and legible.

Back cover, inside, white space and font look good. 

 They look good enough to read... again!!!

Roll on Saturday.

With luck the rain will have washed itself away and next weekend will be fine and sunny, even if there is a winter chill in the air...Red Sparrow Tea company tea, cake, refreshments and champagne will add warmth to the event.

Paperback available. Exiled: Autumn's Peril is now in print.

PRINT copy of EXILED: Autumn's Peril

The book launch only a few weeks away. 

Books are ordered and on their way.

The Red Sparrow Tea Company   

is going to be on hand with tea tasting.

Light refreshments, yummy cakes and finger food should be the perfect accompaniment to fill any crevessas while the hot tea should warm the cockles if the 9th May proves to be a wintery day.


I am busy working on my workshop notes for World Building and the panel discussion on Publishing, Ebooks and Self publishing.
The GRASSROOTS WRITERS' Weekend is already booked out. The program is amazing. The weekend should be a blast. Last year Dorrigo hosted a the inaugural weekend. This year Coffs Harbour Writers' Group is carrying on the tradition.

Preparations are going well and with the books now ordered and on their way my nerves have settled.

It is going to be fun.

I have even organised prizes and giveaways at the book launch, as incentive for people to attend. Does that sound desperate?

I am attending a book launch on Wed night, and there will be giveaways etc there. The author is with a mainstream publisher, with books on shelves and a marketing department behind her, so I don't think my incentives sound THAT desperate. ;)

I am a Grassroots Writer and happy with what I achieve. :)

To me the support and enthusiasm from my friends, readers, and the people I have met through my writing are important. They are the reason I write and work to help other authors.

AGENT OF LIGHT by Kyla Phillips... where fallen angels meet shapeshifting pumas...

Vayne is a light elemental and bounty hunter for the supernatural world.  Her partners, Giovanni, a capricious fallen angel, and Donovan, a shape shifter with anger control issues, work with her during their rehabilitation. During the coldest winter Cincinnati has ever seen, the threesome run into a case where temporary, and violent insanity strikes powerful elementals seemingly at random. Vayne soon finds herself the victim instead of the hunter, and working on the wrong side of the conflict.  How can Don and Gio pull her back from the brink? How will she reveal the perpetrator and bring him before the chopping block?

PRE ORDER AGENT OF LIGHT 

Kyla, congratulations on the release of Agent of Light

Thanks so much Lady Rosalie. It has been a long process to get here.

Would you introduce your characters? I know readers will find them a fresh and interesting crew.

Well I have a cast of four main characters: Vayne Andrews, light elemental and head of the team; Donovan Cortez, shapeshifter and team rookie; Giovanni a fallen angel, and Saryll a jinni.

Which one would you choose to be, if it were possible?

Oh that’s a tough one.  I feel like I should say Vayne because she’s smart, strong, and the glue that holds a diverse group of wild characters together. Still the ability to change into different animals is one I couldn’t pass up if given the chance, so Don.

What made you choose to write paranormal fantasy?

Had to. I’m a character writer. All my writing starts with some unique, vibrant characters, and no ordinary world would be able to contain them.   Agent of Light started with the team. I pictured a puma sleeping on a window sill,  a jinni curled up in the closet, and a fallen angel lounging around. Then the question came, what kind of person could lead this bunch and Vayne was born.

What is your writing background?

I started writing in third grade when we got an assignment to create a myth. Mine dealt with how the Nile River was formed by the god Ra.  Ever since then I have loved writing about mystical creatures an far off worlds. I love writing Fantasy and Scifi with equal passion.  Agent of Light will be my first full novel to be published.

Being published is an exciting journey. Have you had any moments when you wanted to jump for joy or roll on the floor laughing? Even crawl into a corner and cry? It isn’t all a bed of roses. (I should get a demerit point for clichés.)

Writing and editing this novel has taken me through more emotions than I thought I had. There were moments when I felt good. When I got a scene just right or got a smiley face back from my editor I was through the roof. My mom told me when she was beta reading it that she cried at certain scenes (not telling which ones) each time she read them.  There is no greater compliment to me than to know my writing touched someone emotionally.

Then there was the stress of trying to write a novel, work, and take care of family. When I started writing Donovan I tried to make him be a vampire because I always wanted to write a strong vamp character but he just didn’t feel right. I wrote ten chapters trying to force him into that type before I got so frustrated I wanted to scream.  I thought about giving up on the whole thing at that point but I knew Vayne and her bunch deserved better than that I so I started over and pushed through.

What are you plans from here? Are there any more Agent of Light books on the horizon?

I plan to write four Council of Light books featuring each of the main characters, going from Vayne to Don, Gio, and then Saryll.  I also have a SciFi novel that I’m working on now. My writing plate is full

Do you have any unusual marketing or promotion ideas?

I don’t know if this counts but I love libraries. My mother worked in a library and we always used to go at least once a week.  My plan is to visit as many as will have me to do meet the author talks. Starting in Akron, Ohio where I live down to Cincinnati, Ohio where the book is set, and branching off from there.

Libraries are a great place to start. I have found our local library to be very supportive. With book launches and workshops. They also loan ebooks now..

Thanks for being a guest on my blog.

Thanks for letting me ramble. And thanks for all your help shaping Agent of Light.

It has been fun working with your characters. They are indeed an unusual crowd.

Kyla became a SciFi/Fantasy addict at age three watching Doctor Who on late nights up with her mom. She discovered her love of reading and writing in the third grade reading Robert A. Heinlein and Piers Anthony and trying to create stories like her heroes.

Currently she lives in Ohio with her grandmother and her dog, Mya – named after a SciFi character. She is inspired by the musing of her fellow writers in the Entropy writing group and hanging out at Barberton Public Library.

PRE ORDER AGENT OF LIGHT 

ANOTHER Update...on a previous post. Six Father figures, Three Mothers, One Family…

FIRST POSTED ON 9th August 2013....

It’s funny how families evolve. 

Try doing a family tree with six father figures and three mothers. 

Ok, one set are in laws. So that’s easy. Still…

I haven’t really been careless, but I have lost four ‘fathers’, misplaced one and I am keeping tabs on another. I have more luck with mothers. My mother in law, now ninety two,(93) but doesn’t know it, is doing well. My adopted mother and birth mother are both thriving.

Lost: Four fathers, who have left their legacy of laughter and love. Losing my adopted father and father in law in the same year taught us about grief, but the memories that remain are of happy times.

My adopted Mum remarried and introduced a wonderful ‘Grandpa’ into the lives of my children. They grew up with his love surrounding them. We are all richer for having known him and been blessed with his love. He passed away the day after his eightieth birthday. 

My ‘bonus’ family arrived via a letter from the Salvation Army. Discovering my birth mother, half sisters and their family is another story in itself… During a trip south to meet the family I was lucky to get to know and grow to love my birth mother’s husband. Sadly he passed away shortly after we met. Those few days were precious and a godsend. 

Misplaced: There hasn’t been a moment that seemed quite appropriate to ask my birth mother about my birth father… so he is still a mystery. Not lost, just misplaced. Perhaps one day I will learn more about who he was. 

UPDATE: I have spoken to my birth mother about my birth father. I have a name but am still to go through the process of searching for him. I am told though that he was at times, a stage hypnotist. So, there you go. Another sliver of information regarding one of my 'dads'. 
May 2015...
I have met and been in contact with my birth father. He is all I could ask for, kind, considerate, intelligent and a perfect gentleman. I am so thrilled to have him as part of my life. 

UPDATE JAN 2015
Exciting news. I have found my birth father, and we now keep in touch. I have also discovered a half brother and two sisters. So, it's been a great year already. 

Keeping track of: At the sprightly age of eighty six Mum remarried a young doctor eighty five years old. He is doing well. I care for Mum, while an aged care facility take good care of this ‘father’ for me!

UPDATE: Mum has turned 90 and is fine health. Her dear husband though is not so well. Mum now resides in the same aged care facility and they spend most of their time in each other's company. They cherish the four years they have shared.

UPDATE FEB 2015

Sadly my step father died last Saturday. He was laid to rest on Thursday, only days before his 91st birthday. 

 Rosalie Skinner, 

  author of 

The Chronicles of Caleath 

Hunted by alien assassins, haunted by ghosts,  homesick for a planet light-years away, Caleath’s quest is to survive and escape.

FIVE STAR REVIEW for EXILED: Books 1-4 and a chance to grab a BARGAIN

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Series : Exiled books 1-4 2 February 2015

By Yvonne Klepzig

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A beautifully written, very descriptive story of a complex tale combining both fantasy and science fiction, which is so full of act it certainly a real page turner. Full of wizards, witches, dragons and alien creatures sent to keep the main character, Caleath and his followers fighting to the very end of the series (1. Exiled: Autumn's Peril, 2.Exiled: Winter's Curse, 3. Exiled: The Legacy of Lathraine's Pledge & 4. Exiled: The Battle for Enderseer Hold). As soon as I finished one book I was straight into the next one.

The main character is secretive and as you keep reading you find he certainly has had a chequered past. It will make you question what it takes to be the "good guy"?

I loved this series of books and for all you fantasy, science fiction readers out there I hope you are up all night reading like I was.

BARGAIN Three books in ONE  $3.10

Sanctuary of Nine Dragons. by Christina Weigand.

Joachim banishes Brandan to prison island of Hyogo. His infant son, Prince Airyn disappears from his cradle. A chain of events is set in motion that will pit brother against brother, friend against friend, parents against children as Brandan and Joachim struggle for control of their sanity and their very lives.

With Brandan declared dead and his son missing Joachim sinks into despair and anger, where those close to him fear he may never return.

Is Brandan really dead and if he is, who is manipulating the Mantion and enemies of Crato?

Can Maeve save her country and her husband from the tentacles of evil pervading the land?

It is hard to believe a year has passed since Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons was released.

Congratulations Chris.


So, what has been the most rewarding part of your journey to having a series released?

So far there have not been a lot of sales, but there have been a few. So that means that there is

someone out there reading the books. I don’t do this to sell a lot of books, but to have someone’s life be changed because they read my book. I haven’t heard of that happening yet and I may never hear, but  just the thought that it could happen is enough reward.

You have some wonderful reviews. Would you like to share your favourite?

Reviewed by Sarah Heath March 30, 2014

By TWJ Magazine

Format:Kindle Edition

The last book of the Twelve Pillars series, The Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons, finally brings the story of the two kings of Ramajadinfull circle. In The Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons, the reader will find a story of hope and ultimate sacrifice. This adventure of Brandon and Joachim contains exiles, kidnappings and a loss of faith, all of which culminates into an epic final battle between good and evil.

Sidramah, the evil god, still has a strong hold on Brandon’s heart, and only a great sacrifice will free him from the bonds. Joachim, unwilling to give up the hope that one day Brandon will return to Asha, must abide by the Council’s decision to exile his brother. When news reaches Joachim of the likely death of  Brandon and the kidnapping of his young son, Prince Airyn, he blames himself and neglects his country. Will the family’s next generation make the same mistakes as those before them, and is it too late for Brandon and Joachim to mend their relationship?

I love that this book focuses on the guardian dragons and the role they play in restoring Joa’s Faith in
Asha’s love and his master plan. The Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons is a beautiful, moving ending to
Christina Weigand’s Twelve Pillars series, but I hope she doesn’t just stop there. The adventures of the next generation of the royals of Crato and Mahorg need to be told, and I can’t wait to read about them!

(TWJ Magazine strives to guide readers to books of personal interest, with the understanding and
respect that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. Therefore we attempt to keep our reviews
focused on content, genre and style. The rating is necessary to make use of Goodreads, B&N, and Amazon. It reflects the reviewer’s own level of enjoyment, but the review is intended to be informative for the benefit of all readers.)

5.0 out of 5 stars Get Swept Away in a Mystical Realm! March 26, 2014

By Lorraine Carey

Format:Kindle Edition

Sanctuary of the Nine Dragons is book 3 from author Christina Weigand in the continuing story of Palace of the Twelve Pillars and The Palace of Three Crosses. In a different land, a different realm the mystical kingdom, Crato is threatened along with the safety of the royal family Queen Maeve and King Joachim.

Here the twins Joachim and Brandon are pitted against each other as Brandon has turned to the dark
side and his brother is forced to strip him of his powers.He is banished to a far away island. On route to the island, Brandon’s ship has crashed in a violent storm and a family magic amulet turns up on the beach. Evil still lurks and devastation even with the report of Brandon’s death. Is Brandon’s magic so
powerful it can survive his death and is he really dead? This novel is wonderfully written as it will take you to a mystical realm far away with hints of medieval themes along with a good clean christian tone. I highly recommend this novel for middle grades to young adults. I loved the feeling of being swept away as Weigand has the ability to transport her readers to special realm with fantastical characters 
They are fantastic reviews. You couldn't ask for better. Congratulations...

What has been the highlight of your marketing and promotion during the release of The Twelve Pillars?

Doing the interviews. They have made me think about things that may not have occurred to me during the writing, editing and publishing process. There have been a lot of interesting questions and it has been a lot of fun answering them and sharing them with my readers.
Interview questions make you think, don't they. Sometimes you learn things about yourself, while sharing information with others.

No journey is without pot holes, what is most embarrassing thing that has happened to you as a writer?

Probably the most embarrassing thing is missing a deadline or forgetting to get info to people that 
agreed to help promote my books.
So glad to know I am not alone with those times of ... what were we talking about.. oh yeah, forgetfulness... 

What has inspired you the most, to keep writing?

When I was working on the trilogy, the thing that kept me going was seeing where the story was going.

I’m a pantster so I never know where the story is going before I write it, so seeing where the characters are going to take me is always a wild ride. Now again I am working on a series so between God’s nudging and the characters leading I am kept moving through the story. The story needs to be told.

It is a wonderful feeling to have a story that needs, demands, to be told. Makes writing a pleasure. 

What is your five year plan?

Like my writing, my life is a take it as I go proposition. By the end of this year I would like to see at least one of the books in my new series visiting publishers. I have a Bible study that is available in ebook format, so one of my goals for the year is to get it into print.

I guess if I had to pick five year goals it would be to finish my current series and get it published.

Good luck with your plans. I am sure you will achieve them. Finishing a series is always a great feeling. Getting published... well, that's the icing on the cake.

What are you working on now?

As I already mention I am currently working on a new series that will follow the course of the history of Christianity starting at the end of Jesus’s days on earth and culminating during our current times. It is a YA Christian fantasy that my dragons will be a part of. I am also co-writing a middle grade fantasy series with my granddaughter and a beginning chapter book with my teen daughter and granddaughter.

Writing a novel with your granddaughter and daughter would be lovely. So good to know they both share you love of storytelling.

Thanks for being on my blog.

Rosalie

Christina Weigand’s a writer, wife, and mother of three grown children and a middle school daughter. She is also Nana to three granddaughters. She lives with her husband and youngest daughter in Pennsylvania, returning there after a short sabbatical in Washington. Currently, she’s working on fantasy novels and inspirational writing. Through her writing, she strives to share the Word of God and help people young and old to realize the love and mercy He has for everyone.

When she’s not writing, she’s active in her local Church as a lector, Bible Study, or with the church theater group, volunteering at her daughter’s school helping the children develop a love for reading and writing. Jesus fills her home with love as she shares Him through her writing.  

Blog: www.weigandchris.com

Twitter: @CAWeigand

Facebook: www.facebook.com/caweigand

Email: palaceofthetwelvepillars@gmail.com

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/chris_weigand

Amazon: amazon.com/author/christinaweigand

A Vergöttern Tale or Eluart's Tale.. writing a short story...

Writing a short story is not easy, but the hardest part is choosing a title and creating a cover.

At least that is what I am finding.

A Vergöttern Tale or Eluart's Tale, deciding on which title ends up being used, will be available as a free read very soon. To promote the series  

THE CHRONICLES OF CALEATH 

during and after a blog tour I am preparing for.

The release of ADRIFT: The Fragile Sun is 

creeping closer. It is already able to be 

PRE-ORDERED 

through Museitup and Amazon

.

Meanwhile I am preparing to do a workshop, sit on a panel of authors talking about publishing, AND launch the print version of 

EXILED: AUTUMN'S PERIL 

at Coffs Harbour's 

GRASSROOTS Writers' Gathering 

in MAY 2015.

It is shaping up to be a busy year!

Coffs Harbour Grassroots Writers Gathering... coming soon.

Coffs Harbour Grassroots Writers' Gathering

MAY 8th, 9th, 10th 2015

Join in the fun of the 

Grassroots Writers’ Weekend in Coffs Harbour 

  Only $25 for a weekend of workshops.

This will be a hands-on, practical weekend of workshops for the beginning, the aspiring and the published writer … something for everyone.

We will provide practical ‘doing’ workshops for everyone from school students to the senior members of the community who enjoy writing.

The Weekend is called the ‘Grassroots Writers’ Weekend’ to indicate the workshop, ‘back to basics’ nature of the event.

This event follows on from the highly successful inaugural Grassroots Writers’ Weekend organised by the Dorrigo Writers’Group and held in Dorrigo over the Anzac weekend in 2014.

Registration is only $25.

Accommodation and optional dinners are extra.

The 2015 Grassroots Writers’ Weekend is hosted by the Coffs Harbour Writers’ Group.

Join the Grassroots Writers’ Weekend Facebook group.

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Last year the Dorrigo Writers' group hosted the inaugural Grassroots Gathering. A wonderful weekend. Inspiring, supportive and fun.  Now Coffs Harbour writers group is hoping to emulate their success.

Numbers are limited so be sure to register early.

See you there.

:)

Model Railway Exhibition... Another kind of Fantasy.

Model Railway Exhibition: Annual Model Railway Exhibition put on by the Coffs Harbour Railway Modellers at the showground.

Thanks to Gemima Harvey from the Coffs Coast Advocate for the album.

Hope you all had a great day and enjoyed the layout as much as the team from Coffs Harbour Railway Modellers.