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I write poems and random thoughts which I develop into full stories, some started as bedtime stories for my children. My art is rather spontaneous in the developmental stage but Read more...usually follows the poems and random thoughts and stories. I am in the middle of a children's book which started as a poem, the illustrations are coming along slowly. I have several others in the beginning stages, but I am focusing on getting one ready for publishing this year. I have a day job but will go back to school this year, full time, thanks to my incredible family. 2008 is going to be a great year for getting it done. May you all find inspiration at every turn and strive to "Be What You Is". Cheers, Gary. Read less...

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Relationships....well, where do I start. Shared tears and laughter along with many glasses of wine finally prompted the writing of Love, love me do. This has been a Read more...shared project with life long friend Trish spanning several years due to work and personal commitments along with the challenge of writers living in different cities. A busy job in sales and a passion for horseriding has required patience and tenacity to get to print but finally we are here! Read less...

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A love of animals and the country attracted me to my veterinary husband. We have enjoyed a varied life with many unusual and interesting experiences. I enjoy creating fantasy art Read more...and am interested in illustrating and writing. Photography, as an amateur, also interests me. I have access to farm animals and limitless beautiful countryside. I have recently completed two writing courses: 1) Writing for Children, and 2) Editting and Proofreading. My first book is about a NZ Ram with a plan to escape the meatworks. The story is told in rhyme with cartoon illustrations. The worst thing seen is a string of sausages going past him. Tom McNabarra is a clever ram and he and his clan make their escape. Suitable for 7 years and older. This book has happily been purchased by many grandmothers. Read less...

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A Friesan dairy farmer living at Whangaehu, NZ. Born in Taihape and educated in Wanganui. A lifetime interest in sculpturing and painting. I like working with oils. Read more... A life member of the Whangaehu-Turakine Playcentre. In the last few years have begun to write poetry and children's stories. Have had the following poems published in 2007: "The Match" published in "The Search for the Great Kiwi Yarn" edited by Martin Crump; "The Whangaehu Pub" and "A train crash at Whangaehu" published in "We're saving on sunscreen.. published by the Marton Library, and "Mrs Amy Collins - the cook" in "The Bushy Park Experience" titled "Weaving a Dream" by Penny Robinson. This is the first venture into publishing a children's book. I hope it will be the first of many. May the readers enjoy the read. Read less...

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Talking Hats
The Destruction of Troy

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Contrary to all expectations Maurice O’Reilly made it to middle age. The journey was – well - interesting. Maurice established and operated a number of successful businesses that were national Read more...leaders in their various field. He retired from full time work at 52 to pursue those things that provided his most enjoyment. Maurice has always been a competitive person. In sport, business and social life he aims high and usually succeeds. He has been active in local politics, business mentoring and writing humorous stories for a wide range of publications Read less...

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A Series Of Small Explosions

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I am 15 and I love writing. At the moment I am trying to write a book called Eventide.

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Dennis Oliver, married to Jean, childhood in Hawera. Had a 42 year career with the YMCA reinventing the YMCA of New Plymouth (1956-71) raised the funds and built the stadium; Read more...invented from scratch the YMCAs of Fiji (1971-77) and Samoa (1978-82). Returned to NZ to rescue the Hastings YMCA of a debt of $200,000. Sold the stadium, started again with money in the Bank; grew the Hastings YMCA to a staff of 35 and turnover of $1.3 million. Retired in 1997. Written 4 books; Rural Youth; My Friends the Shoeshine Boys; Trickling Up; Training the Unemployed. After 30 years as an extramural student has MBS. MPhilDevSt., B.A., Diplomas in Traindev, BusAdmin, RuralDev, SocSc Psych. Read less...

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Have a published book with CCH NZ Ltd Work as an employment relations consultant, trainer, facilitator, mediator.

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Oh No You Don't - A Tale Of Managing the Workplace Bully

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I am a performance poet who writes his own material. My focus audiences are children, aged from 2 to 12 years of age. I have performed in kindergartens and schools, and Read more...to other groups of children and adults. Two of my poems are published in English anthologies. My poetry is about being a child. Performances are dramatic with humour, energy, and will challenge the audience to think. I can perform for 20-40 minutes depending on the listeners' age. As I am a full-time primary school teacher I am not available in term time unless I can be reimbursed for lost pay. During the school holidays for a performance I charge $30 for Auckland region [ie., anywhere covered by local city public transport] and $50 for outside this region. The greater cost for outside Auckland is to go towards travelling and accommodation expenses. A workshop with the performance would be an extra $20 - a workshop alone would cost the same as a performance. Read less...

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Osher River is a mother, a performing artist of sacred dance, song and storytelling, a poet, an author and a spiritual healer. In her service to humanity, I draw upon Read more...a well spring of wisdom from her rich heritage (Jewish; Yemen;Tunis)and her spiritual ancestors. Academically she holds an MA in Expressive Arts and Spiritual Healing, with special focus on dance therapy; and a BA in Education and English. Over the past years, Osher has been performing, teaching and inspiring many children of various ages, women and men alike. She is co-creator of "Nature Dance Sacred Feminine" which is dedicated to inspiring "Ways of Peace" through the Creative/Expressive Arts, Ancient Wisdom and the Natural World. Osher has written two books: "The Butterfly Child" and "Pearls from the Shell: Sacred Feminine - Songs of Unity for Humanity". Read less...

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I am an African, an educated professional with a background in education and writing.I am also a published author and a compulsive reader. I grew up on Reader's Digest, Ebony magazine Read more...and Sesame Street. I believe that life is a precious gift that should be spent in the service of humanity. I also believe in the rights of the child and I am an uncompromising advocate of gender equality and good government. My dream is to see humanity living, for the most part, in accordance with the will of the Almighty. I would also love to see the African continent finally getting it right and developing its immense potential. Big dreams, to be sure, but dreaming is just the first step on the journey to achievement. Peace and love! Read less...

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Paula O'Dea is a kiwi mum who loves to write childrens books. Paula's favourite style of writing is to use rhyme with a tad of quirkiness, a tad of Read more...humour a tad of 'the gross-out factor' and a big dollop of kiwiana. Paula's first book Deep in the Bush where the grass grows brown, is an entertaining read featuring famous New Zealand birds. Read less...

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Deep in the Bush where the grass grows brown
Pukeko Pie

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