What better way to meet talented people who are passionate about their craft than at a writers’ festival where authors, illustrators and publicists share their knowledge and experiences for the benefit of all. Toowoomba Wordsmiths hosted their first festival in association … Continued

Oh what to do when you’re feeling blue and waiting for inspiration? Don’t wear a frown or wait around. Let go of desperation. For if you feel a void within it won’t be so for long. An empty space is an … Continued

I enjoy the challenge of sketching a character and especially of painting children for they are honest in their expressions and reactions. A recently attempted portrait gave me great pleasure despite the frustration, at times, in trying to achieve the child’s … Continued

Countdown! With one month to go, excitement is building for the Toowoomba Writers’ Festival. The festival “aims to showcase the region’s unique blend of writers while bringing them together in a celebration of creativity and learning”. Scheduled for November 15, 2014, the festival kicks … Continued

Book Week – what a buzz! So many children had the fun of bringing their favourite story book characters to life through dressing up and experiencing the excitement of new books being added to library shelves. It was encouraging, as … Continued

With the current trend to push for better results in our children’s literacy skills, fear of them losing their creativity is a concern. Children love to create and when given the chance and a little encouragement they can surprise both us and … Continued

You can’t beat a drizzly day for snuggling by the fire with a great book to read and a hot cuppa. I must admit, after jumping puddles in town, tripping from bookshop to to bookshop and exploring echoing arcades and … Continued