tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post1787560939013425481..comments2023-10-24T00:47:56.684+11:00Comments on Tania McCartney Blog: An Aussie Year Virtual Tour - Day 26: WIN! Publisher’s Desk Opportunity!Tania McCartneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07704561641397381874noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-52561283898406007592013-12-06T15:06:55.683+11:002013-12-06T15:06:55.683+11:00Well done, Teena and thanks very much Tania for th...Well done, Teena and thanks very much Tania for the opportunity. KayeKaye Bailliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346561430636672059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-66182699293414283272013-12-06T14:34:20.003+11:002013-12-06T14:34:20.003+11:00Congrats, Teena! Yours has been chosen by Anouska ...Congrats, Teena! Yours has been chosen by Anouska as the story she wants to see more of! Please email me with your details, and thank you everyone everyone for entering!Tania McCartneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07704561641397381874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-27191481533018805802013-12-04T18:28:53.928+11:002013-12-04T18:28:53.928+11:00Bella dreams of travelling to the beach to learn t...Bella dreams of travelling to the beach to learn to surf. Encountering a variety of wild life during her trip to the beach she can’t wait to enter the water for the first time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989554937692955109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-61653423164130151582013-12-04T17:57:06.158+11:002013-12-04T17:57:06.158+11:00Dan doesn’t need a family. They’re too much troubl...Dan doesn’t need a family. They’re too much trouble. His shadow keeps him company as he bounces from home to home like a ball no one can catch. When Ann and Phillip choose him to join their ever-expanding family, he decides it might be OK to belong somewhere after all. Teenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315455118205584324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-49710811208115407332013-12-04T15:28:41.337+11:002013-12-04T15:28:41.337+11:00Wolf has a penchant for pork, pork pies, ham sandw...Wolf has a penchant for pork, pork pies, ham sandwiches, braised and stuffed with figs but the pigs have other ideas. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to taste a delicious tale about pigs, twigs, wigs, wolves and pizza.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-8887073594503389372013-12-04T15:19:09.990+11:002013-12-04T15:19:09.990+11:00Luke tells his younger siblings, Tom and Lizzie, t...Luke tells his younger siblings, Tom and Lizzie, their mum is a brain eating zombie. He’s pleased with his story has until he notices it’s dark outside, the night noises have started and Mum has gone. Stories are not so much fun IF they are true...The Hills are alive...https://www.blogger.com/profile/10137311919958983443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-72797594934155145152013-12-04T15:02:30.633+11:002013-12-04T15:02:30.633+11:00Denny's a young Tassie Devil, failing miserabl...Denny's a young Tassie Devil, failing miserably at school. <br />Refusing to spit and screech, Denny insists on chewing food with his mouth closed, always says please and thankyou … he was even caught hugging a wombat. <br />What can Denny's parents do to help their little Angel get back on track?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731871328177517375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-87889149826152038132013-12-04T12:36:35.461+11:002013-12-04T12:36:35.461+11:00Oops! Last line should read, 'But Mandy hates ...Oops! Last line should read, 'But Mandy hates the cake.' Was thinking about my great-niece, Mia.Kaye Bailliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346561430636672059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-6218462965533934482013-12-04T11:57:33.927+11:002013-12-04T11:57:33.927+11:00Mandy was nearly a whole big one. She had chubby l...Mandy was nearly a whole big one. She had chubby little hands and chubbly little feet. And with those chubby little feet and hands she squished and squashed and squeeeezed her food. So for her first birthday party, Mandy's parents organise a Cake Smash party. But Mia hates the cake.Kaye Bailliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346561430636672059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-25996732621288899212013-12-04T10:26:10.101+11:002013-12-04T10:26:10.101+11:00The animals in the zoo are bravely saying what the...The animals in the zoo are bravely saying what they would do if they saw a monster but poor possum is scared. Then the "monsters" arrive and none of their tricks work. Luckily possum is clever. And the "monsters"aren't so scary after all. Sing-song verses.Bug in a Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636541861103600006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-6328113178323406622013-12-01T13:42:10.152+11:002013-12-01T13:42:10.152+11:00Dan only lost his backpack for a minute. PROMISE. ...Dan only lost his backpack for a minute. PROMISE. Now Dan has a problem. The problem is long, PONGY and growing bigger everyday. The problem eats tinned fish. Including the tin! It's Owl, the Saltwater Croc and she's Dan's best friend. EVER. But Mum's nose is twitching and she is becoming suspicious...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14003846789452621377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-66401147534649763262013-11-29T12:59:13.911+11:002013-11-29T12:59:13.911+11:00Douglas, the stuffed fairy penguin, shares every m...Douglas, the stuffed fairy penguin, shares every moment of little Peter's life, but boys' interests change as they grow. Douglas waits patiently in the shadows for the day he will be needed and that day comes. A tale of love and patient loyalty.jobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05592623240280241710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-54252161042750852872013-11-26T18:48:03.388+11:002013-11-26T18:48:03.388+11:00This story tells two stories with one text and two...This story tells two stories with one text and two illustrations. Queenie, a country dog, loves holidays with her cousin in the city. Jessie, a city dog, loves holidays with her cousin in the country. Things are the same and yet different. Which is better? The city or the country?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-71248633793924008242013-11-26T15:23:41.993+11:002013-11-26T15:23:41.993+11:00Congratulations on your latest publishing achievem...Congratulations on your latest publishing achievement, Tania!<br /><br />My synopsis is below:<br /><br />What would you do if you were a hairy, scary Biker with a secret love for Fairy Bread? Hiding it from your mates can be hard, but Gruesome Grant does just that, until one day his secret is revealed!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16649436587949995961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-50292734824734414422013-11-26T10:57:37.466+11:002013-11-26T10:57:37.466+11:00HI Tania,
So here is the story.
My Sam has suff...HI Tania,<br /><br />So here is the story. <br /><br />My Sam has suffered for years from Dyspraxia, anxiety and panic attacks and he is only 8. <br /><br />A few weeks ago he wrote a speech for school about his experience and how he used to be such a worrier. <br /><br />I had concerns about him wearing his heart on his sleeve and possibly leaving himself vulnerable to his peers, but he bravely powered on and the reaction and support from the school was mind blowing. <br /><br />From there the speech became a story about a boy who blows his worries up with an imaginary bazooka. <br /><br />Sam would love to get it published as a book that could possibly help other kids who suffer from anxiety. <br /><br />We had no idea where to even start so this is like the universe speaking to us and a HUGE thank you to @Chantelle Ellem for sending us in your direction. xxLife Love and Hiccupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03283618400442819761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-70755619153973553502013-11-25T21:04:47.120+11:002013-11-25T21:04:47.120+11:00Shakespeare was a great man, but he very difficult...Shakespeare was a great man, but he very difficult as a child. His poor mother had a terrible time trying to prevent his tantrums. Whatever you do, Dont' Upset Shakespeare!<br /><br />It has been a pleasure and a privledge taking this journey with you Tania. Thank you so much.Michelle Worthington Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339725441797357903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-13718384605062621192013-11-21T16:25:58.153+11:002013-11-21T16:25:58.153+11:00In WW2, Wag Scrivener is posted to India and is to...In WW2, Wag Scrivener is posted to India and is told a traditional Krishna legend that parallels his own journey. He receives a special gift of a bean seed containing a single tiny elephant carving – one elephant, one wish – and he gives it to his sister on his return.<br /><br />Many thanks for considering this and very best wishes to you all for the success of 'An Aussie Year'.Peter Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653515054036432820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-11249189921864647912013-11-21T14:35:33.565+11:002013-11-21T14:35:33.565+11:00A Grumble pulls Oliver’s hair. What a way to wake ...A Grumble pulls Oliver’s hair. What a way to wake up! Oliver has woken up grumpy before, but this morning the Grumbles visit in person! They play football on his toast and cause all kinds of mischief. Oliver tries to make the Grumbles behave, until he has a better idea.<br /><br />Thank you for a wonderful blog tour and congratulations again on your book.Yvonne Meshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04526041779066167025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-18039265267541762632013-11-21T13:00:33.482+11:002013-11-21T13:00:33.482+11:00Max is a very normal boy. He lives with his normal...Max is a very normal boy. He lives with his normal family, in a normal house and enjoys a normal life. One thing that Max thinks is anything but normal are teachers. There are lean teachers, mean teachers and everything in between teachers. Max is baffled by teachers and their peculiarities. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099140025194768764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-70208636700829852642013-11-21T11:32:39.711+11:002013-11-21T11:32:39.711+11:00Love the book and love your work!Love the book and love your work!vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725565291468349645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-72721283374325372302013-11-21T11:31:21.119+11:002013-11-21T11:31:21.119+11:00Why is Jonah so angry? He jumps, kicks and screams...Why is Jonah so angry? He jumps, kicks and screams even his dinosaur lays on the floor confused by what it sees. 'Mummy why am I so angry?'Jonah asks in confused and in tears. Mummy cuddles him, 'you have Aspergers my darling but I'll calm all the fear.'vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08725565291468349645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-55877604785071264722013-11-21T10:50:51.918+11:002013-11-21T10:50:51.918+11:00This looks like a really lovely book. Congratulati...This looks like a really lovely book. Congratulations Tania and Tina!I enjoyed your tour ;)<br />x x kelly Kelly McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573742985407429898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572244077856831005.post-81033462964662352132013-11-21T10:11:18.864+11:002013-11-21T10:11:18.864+11:00With one slice of cake left on the plate, the race...With one slice of cake left on the plate, the race is on to see who will get it. Grandpa, Grandma, and Mum and Dad, carry on just like the kids in this family battle. So who gets the last piece of cake?Kelly McDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07573742985407429898noreply@blogger.com