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I've added a new entry to my book, "The Bradbury" Open in new Window.:
         "Week 17, 2025 - Who Needs Alarms?" Open in new Window.

Also written for Merit Badge Magic, theme: Pets.

No, really...
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Random Aussie Tune!

This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists.

The start of April will see me posting tunes by bands I like that are cover songs done for a radio programme called 'Like A Version.'

For the past two years on Australian radio and music video shows, it has been hard to escape Pendulum. But they are really good, and deserve to have all their growing success. I just like their music. And they do a fine job with this Taylor Swifty charting song.
Seen live? No.
Overseas success? Yes, especially in the UK.

'Anti Hero' by Pendulum (2023)


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A few here have decided to give writing for children a go.

If you think you have a story ready for the next step...

Here's some publishers you might want to look at.  Open in new Window.

Not all are open at the moment, but all 56 of the publishers do not require an agent, which is quite rare for children's publishing.
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This is great! Thank you for posting! *Smile*
Thank you!
I've added a new entry to my "Writing Blog Number 2" Open in new Window.:
         "20250414 Novel #4" Open in new Window.

Looking back can help remind us how far we have actually come...
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Long live the music man.A most interesting and entertaining look back at an early work.
Well, this Monday is already starting to be the most Monday of Mondays...
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Oh dear, I guess I've still got that to look forward to *RollEyes*
*BigSmile* Here ya go... This'll either make you *Rolling* or *FacePalm*

Garfield feels similar

Although sometimes other days might pretend they're Monday. So I'm lending you one of these!
A half hour video that is interesting when looking at the OP characters that appear all too often in our writing...

R.A.T.!
Random Aussie Tune!

This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists.

The start of April will see me posting tunes by bands I like that are cover songs done for a radio programme called 'Like A Version.'

Holy Holy is a band I have yet to see live, despite being around for years. They are another modern version of the pub rock I grew up with and that could be why I like them so much. This cover of the Joy Division song might not be indicative of their music, but is still a great cover.
Seen live? No.
Overseas success? No.

'Love Will Tear Us Apart' by Holy Holy (2014)

Been asked to write a story exactly 1000 words to a very narrow prompt...

This is proving difficult...
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One thousand words exactly? The best of luck to you.

Over my years here I've seen a couple of contests dealing with an exact number of words. But they were limited to 55 and 100 words. And they were tough enough. *Wink*
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R.A.T.!
Random Aussie Tune!

This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists.

The start of April will see me posting tunes by bands I like that are cover songs done for a radio programme called 'Like A Version.'

I have actually seen G Flip live. She is a percussionist-singer and her stage presence is amazing. She can capture an audience. And she just feels real watching her. A "what you see is what you get" sort of artist. So she tackles a Taylor Swift song here and knocks it out of the park. I really enjoy her (them?).
Seen live? Yes.
Overseas success? No.

'Cruel Summer' by G Flip (2024)


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Come answer a question, share a laugh, encourage one another, and bring me a coffee!
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Sorry it's late. I have been working.

As such, it might be...

HERE! "QOTD: Friday April 12 2025"  Open in new Window.

I've added a new entry to my "Writing Blog Number 2" Open in new Window.:
         "20250411 Australian Publishing 2" Open in new Window.

The second part of my rant against Australian publishers. Things will return to normal next post.

Promise. *Wink*

And while I have everyone here, thank-you to the people who nominated this blog. Apparently it won the Quill for best blog and best educational genre. So, thank-you everyone. Not sure it deserves either of those accolades, but it is what it is.
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While I do tend to avoid the rant-y posts lol, I certainly respect your wealth of information and willingness to share! And when I notice you posting resources for safe places to publish, I try to repost those for others, too.

Thank you for what you do for us! *Heart*
R.A.T.!
Random Aussie Tune!

This is part of my ongoing attempt to make Australia seem like a country not just populated by wildlife out to kill you (even though it is) and always on fire or under water (only half the time, to be honest) by posting songs I like by Aussie (not Kiwi) artists.

The start of April will see me posting tunes by bands I like that are cover songs done for a radio programme called 'Like A Version.'

I had seen this band on a TV broadcast of a festival, but, to tell the truth, I actually like this version of my least favourite Abba single better than much of their original stuff. Having said that, I caught them on TV earlier this year, and enjoyed it a lot more, so maybe they're getting better. Because of that recent exposure more than their old stuff, this band is here.Seen live? No.
Overseas success? No.

'Dancing Queen' by Pacific Avenue (2023)


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Dancing queen, only seven teeth...
I've added a new entry to my book, "The Bradbury" Open in new Window.:
         "Week 16, 2025 - In-Ring Receipt" Open in new Window.

Violent, gory... And, honestly, not based on a real story...
March winner of the Horror Writing Contest was

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Reads like a dime-store tabloid...


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I've added a new entry to my "Writing Blog Number 2" Open in new Window.:
         "20250409 Australian Publishing 1" Open in new Window.

Probably niche, but the first of 2 rants about why I prefer to submit to the USA, UK and Canada... and not my own country.
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