Yesterday I received a wonderful surprise when ChristineR reviewed my Children’s book. So here is a link to Christine’s post, called, ‘A children’s book: Lily’s Wish’. ChristineR
Thank you Christine, I am thrilled that you like it and felt moved to review it
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http://christinejrandall.wordpress.com/2014/11/14/a-childrens-book-lilys-wish/
To get back to answering M-R’s (via Huntie) requested questions:
http://margaretrosestringer.com
At the moment I am editing a YA story called ‘Angels Behind the Scenes’.
This story is probably in the fantasy genre. Throughout my life I have been fascinated by life after death. Death and beyond are topics most adults like to leave alone. Children seem to be far more open and accepting of death. I am writing about death as part of life, leaving any fear behind.
Starting in my youth, writing was always something I could do without incurring expense. It has also allowed me to express frustrations that could not be spoken about. Burning reams of written rantings, poetry, received letter, diaries and stories before moving to Melbourne in 2000 was quite cathartic.
Allowing my thoughts to flow means that much editing is needed. I get over excited when I complete a story and have let myself down sending off manuscripts before completion. The ideal for me would be to have an agent, to do the difficult part of finding a publisher. My first illustrated children’s book was sent off to 16 publishers. The two most encouraging responses gave me confidence to send them further manuscripts. ‘Lily’s Wish’ was accepted and published in 2011 by New Frontier Publishers in Sydney. Serena Geddes illustrates this book. It is a Christmas story about a child writing to Santa and asking for wings so that she can fly.
As far as my memoir, ‘Enduring Threads’ is concerned, it may never see the light of day.
Barbara Pyett 