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25.01.2022 Early morning wake ups! These photo’s were taken only one hour apart this morning. They make think of new settings for new stories!
25.01.2022 Introducing the 2020 Buzz Words Short Story Prize for adults writing for children. First prize $1,000. Second prize $500. Australia only. Entries close 31 October 2020. If you have any questions about the Award, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Di Bates [email protected]
24.01.2022 Check out Paul Collins latest book - James Gong: The Big Hit. Perfect for those readers who love action and adventure! https://www.youtube.com/watch
24.01.2022 Another fun Zoom Book Club in ‘Lock down’’ with a special delivery cheese platter! A great read based on a true story.
23.01.2022 Boxes of books just arrived! Signed copies available with FREE local delivery.
21.01.2022 Book Club fun! Thanks Marnie Lunnon-Johnson for all your effort to keep with the theme. The Cake Maker’s Wish By Josephine Moon. A lovely read about change, family and finding yourself.
20.01.2022 With all this time indoors, I might get through some of my TBR pile! Always a silver lining ... Stay safe and well. Xo
19.01.2022 Thanks Geelong Regional Libraries for your webinar tonight with Adam Courtney talking about his new book, The Ghost and the Bounty Hunter. It was so interesting to listen to the story of William Buckley, a well know name around my home town, Geelong! There is more coming up, so check out the link! https://www.grlc.vic.gov.au/virtual-e/adults/virtual-events
18.01.2022 An online launch for the YA novel The Ruby Locket. Melissa speaks about her path to publication!
17.01.2022 Thanks Glen Eira City Council - Libraries for your webinar tonight with Kate Forsyth. I have been lucky enough to hear Kate speak before, as well as attend her writing workshops. Her passion for all things reading and writing is so wonderful to listen to. Can't wait for her new book 'Searching for Charlotte' to be released! Co-written with her sister Belinda Murrell about their great-great-great-great grandmother, it is sure to be fascinating! There are more author talks coming up so check out the link! https://library.gleneira.vic.gov.au/
16.01.2022 But who is this creature with terrible claws and terrible teeth in his terrible jaws? He has nobbly knees and turned-out toes and a poisonous wart at the end of his nose. His eyes are orange, his tongue is black; he has purple prickles all over his back ... Think I found where The Gruffalo lives on the Bellarine!
14.01.2022 Can’t believe it was 5 years ago that I had the most amazing experience with The Maurice Saxby Creative Writing program. Two whole weeks immersed with authors, illustrators, publishers and this wonderful group of ladies. And now the very manuscript I worked on during this time will be published September this year with Odyssey Books. Woo hoo!
13.01.2022 Looking for something to read? Check out my review of this intriguing story The Girl They Left Behind by Roxanne Veletzos. For more reviews join me at Goodreads or subscribe to the Dream Big ... Read Often blog. http://melissawray.blogspot.com//book-review-girl-they-lef
12.01.2022 Yay, you made it! You’re in the right place for tonight’s event. A very generous colleague gave me this champagne for Christmas last year. It even has my name on it! I decided I would open it on a special occasion. Finally, that occasion has arrived with the official launch of The Ruby Locket. Join me here @DreamBigReadOften for a 7:30pm start. Xo *Scroll to where you see the Upcoming Live Video. It will begin automatically at 7:30. (Refresh your browser if necessary).
12.01.2022 There have been lots of photo challenges to keep us entertained lately. The 10 days of travel snaps to memorable places is a good one. Here’s mine, but where to next???
12.01.2022 Book Club done 'lock down' style! Video ConferenceTreats supplied by hostBook readAfternoon of fun and laughs with great friends
11.01.2022 Looking for a suggestion for your next read? Check out my review of Mindcull By K H Canobi published by Paul Collins @ Ford St Publishing. Join me at Goodreads or subscribe to the Dream Big ... Read Often blog. http://melissawray.blogspot.com//book-review-mindcull-by-k
10.01.2022 Thanks so much to the Surf Coast Arts Trail for tonight's online event where children’s book creators Author Kaye Baillie, Stef Gemmill and Renée Treml were in conversation with Nicole Maher from Great Escape Books about publishing their books. It was a fabulous event, well done to all involved!
10.01.2022 Looking for something to read? Check out my review of this exquisite debut novel Where the Crawdads Sings by Delia Owens. For more reviews join me at Goodreads or subscribe to the Dream Big ... Read Often blog. http://melissawray.blogspot.com//book-review-where-crawdad
06.01.2022 Thanks Newcomb Secondary College for making my VIP book launch st school so special!
06.01.2022 ANZAC Dawn Service 2020 - Lest We Forget
04.01.2022 I have started listening to these interviews during my morning walk. They are available over at Portable Magic and created by the talented Sue Lawson - Author. It's so interesting listening to how ideas are created and writing takes place! https://www.facebook.com/portablemagicconversations/
03.01.2022 Ford Street Publishing are offering a terrific opportunity for schools to win a $500 book pack AND virtual author visit! Check out the link and pass on the details to your child’s teacher. Great prize @ Paul Collins! https://fordstreetpublishing.com/
03.01.2022 Thanks Odyssey Books for creating such an amazing front cover for my new Young Adult novel. I LOVE it! You can check out the trailer for The Ruby Locket here. Available October 20, 2020. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRJho-XW3Vg
02.01.2022 On the countdown for the launch of The Ruby Locket! Be sure to click GOING on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/events/360268248733611/
01.01.2022 Thanks very much to Buzz Words for interviewing me for THE INSIDE SCOOP in this month's edition. Getting closer to the release of The Ruby Locket with Odyssey Books yay! *You can read the interview republished with permission on the blog* http://melissawray.blogspot.com//the-inside-scoop-with-mel
