Visual Stuff
We all like looking at ourselves to some degree. Why else would we have mirrors? Here, I share some moments, which reflect my life in the writerly world and beyond. Enjoy. Just don't laugh too loudly in case I hear you...
Been visually behind for a few years. Here's a couple of recent pics of a cause for celebration - The School Magazine's 100 Birthday. We celebrated with SCBWI members and a handful of Queensland authors who have contributed, like me, over the years. Incidentally, The School Magazine is the oldest running magazine for school children in the world. Well done and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Been visually behind for a few years. Here's a couple of recent pics of a cause for celebration - The School Magazine's 100 Birthday. We celebrated with SCBWI members and a handful of Queensland authors who have contributed, like me, over the years. Incidentally, The School Magazine is the oldest running magazine for school children in the world. Well done and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
THE SCHOOL MAGAZINE TURNS 100
2016
Hip Hip Hooray |
Aleesah Darlison, Dimity and Jenny Stubbs of Book Links QLD |
Lorraine Marwood and Ali Stegert |
It feels like 2013 has spun by faster than a spoonful of sugar in a fairy floss machine. And the results have almost been as sweet. Click here for a pictorial roundup of my stick-full of fun thus far. You'll find more that didn't make the final cut below. Look carefully, maybe it's you in the background...
BOOK LAUNCHES
at THE BLACK CAT BOOKSHOP & CAFE
October 2013
Book launches galore - Here for Tania McCartney's An Aussie Year QLD launch |
Officially launching Karen Tyrrell's Bailey Beats the Blah! |
THE INSIDE STORY WITH SCWBI
November 2013 at the Black Cat Bookshop - again
Sharing some inside info on PS Who Stole Santa's Mail? |
Writerly chums and pretty brilliant illustrators and authors, Katherine Battersby & Angela Sunde |
Book Trailer for PS WHO STOLE SANTA'S MAIL?
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll cringe...you'll want to see the book behind the leers...won't you?
ROBIN ADOLPHS
BOOK LAUNCH at MARKS & GARDNER
August 2012
Take one charming author, Robin Adolphs. Add two brilliant illustrators, Trevor Slater and Heather Dale. |
Mix in one zany publisher on a trike, Anthony. |
Stir with a cast of Quackers. Season with the fresh Mt Tamborine air. And you've got one heck of a Book Launch in the Mountains. |
Dimity and illustrator, Heather Dale. |
BOOK WEEK at COOMERA RIVERS STATE SCHOOL MAY 2012
Show Time at the Book Fair |
Pointing out the finer pints of story writing |
Enthusiastic CRSS students |
Story board created by Prep students' ideas |
EDUCATION WEEK MAY 2012
Tickled pink to be invited to present interactive story telling sessions with My Monster creator Renee Taprell and local children's author, Candice Lemon-Scott as part of Helensvale SS Education Week Celebrations. The National Year of Reading was well endorsed with readings by local MP Michael Crandon, Graham Dillon and school principal Coralee Pratt.
Authors Candice, Renee and Dimity alongside Michael, Principal Pratt and Graham |
Dimity meets Monty the Monster as she and the Grade 3 / 4s creep through the deep dark woods |
Renee shares her love of picture books with the kids |
THE FABULOUS FINOLA FOX
Book Launch with Kerry Argent April 2012
Like Kerry Argent, I'm not that into shoes but I am fascinated by foxes and the what it takes to produce amazing picture books.
Marks & Gardner Gallery hosted a gorgeous behind the scenes look at the concept and design of Carmel Bird's new picture book, The Fabulous Finola Fox.
TANIA MCCARTNEY ~ AUSTRALIAN STORY, AN ILLUSTRATED TIME LINE
Brisbane Book Launch March 2012
Must have said something funny. Sharing grins with Tania, Sheryl Gywther, Angela Sunde and Michael Gerard Bauer. |
Tania's genuine warmth and wit shone as brightly as the Brisbane sunshine at
theBlack Cat.
Beyond the Book ~ Somerset Celebration of Literature Festival 2012
Authors Dimity, Renee Taprell and Candice Lemon-Scott, learing how to pitch their wares with help from Belinda Jeffery and Tristan Bancks |
HOW TO GET KIDS TO WRITE Presentation as part of READING ROADSHOW MARCH 2012
Dimity and Narelle Oliver sharing a moment |
Dimity, esteemed author Narelle Oliver and Marj Osborne, Head Librarian at Aquinas College |
You're never to old to learn. Narelle, describing how Picture Books are used within the National Curriculum. My session discussed the various ways to Get Kids to Write and how it enhances their reading and overall literacy.
PINK TRI raising money for Breastcancer October 2011
Attempting to look professional |
Run Dimmy Run |
proved as fun and satisfying as ever. I managed to finish, not drown, collapse or fall off my bike. All of which I count as positives.
Fellow Pinkies |
CYA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, BRISBANE SEPTEMBER 2011
CYA Conference Fellow writers Karen Tyrrel, Renee Taprell & Charmaine Clancy |
Esteemed YA writer and all round funny guy, Michael Gerard Bauer, waving his Ringo around in an unexpected and surprisingly humorous way.
Local Gold Coast author,Renee Taprell celebrating her Third Place win in this years CYA Competition category, Primary school Picture book.
CYA Success Stories Katherine Battersby, Matt Porter, Robyn Osborne & Peter Allert |
Book Week August 2011 at Coomera Rivers State School incorporated a Galaxy of Books Book Fair hosted by Scholastic Books.
Gold Coast children's author illustrator, Angela Sunde with Dimity. Angela shared the secrets of illustrating a picture book with students aged 5 -12.
Angela Sunde demonstrating the art of illustrating |
While I encouraged students to get in touch with their creative sides and develop ideas for writing picture books.