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editing, The Persian Bottle, Writers Journey

Manuscript nearly ready to send in for a review

I am nearly ready to submit my children's book manuscript for an initial assessment.  I say nearly ready because I have been reading it through (for the third time) and have found at least one mistake on every page, and two errors in the story.  It never ceases to amaze me that there are so… Continue reading Manuscript nearly ready to send in for a review

Bogans, Gambling, Melbourne Cup, Public Holidays, Whinging

Melbourne Cup

Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup Day.  This is a wonderful time if you like horses (provided none get injured during the race and require putting down) or fashion.  It is also a public holiday here and most people take the opportunity to have an extra long weekend (taking both the previous Friday and Monday off as… Continue reading Melbourne Cup

Bogans, Whinging

Rubber Shoes – no not the groovy Rubber Soul record

This is a totally off topic whinge, but it is something that has been bothering me for some time.  With the warmer months creeping up on us here in the Southern Hemisphere, the influx of the thong is upon us. No I am not talking about the skimpy undergarment often favoured by those with butt… Continue reading Rubber Shoes – no not the groovy Rubber Soul record