The Joy of Writing
I feel so incredibly blessed to now have the time to write, write, write! But having said that, I find I’m still drawn away by all sorts...
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Rosie's Blog
- Feb 12, 2021
- 15 min
Twenty-five Writing Tips
by Rosie Boom Forewarned is forearmed. Set the cold steel of your blade against the throat of your enemies – bad dialogue, weak...
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- Mar 8, 2019
- 1 min
“The Bad Thing About Good Books”
I recently received a beautiful letter from one of my young readers saying, “Do you know the bad thing about good books? Mum has to stop...
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- Nov 20, 2013
- 1 min
What is a Classic?
The definitions of a classic according to the Collins Dictionary are: adjective of the highest class, esp in art or literature serving as...
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- May 15, 2012
- 2 min
E Books!
On Saturday I finally published Where Lions Roar at Night as an ebook on the internet! It’s been a huge process and a steep learning ...
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- May 9, 2012
- 1 min
The Writer’s Well
I just read a lovely quote from a book by a Jewish painter who my sister Penny stayed with on their recent trip to Israel. “To write a...
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- Feb 3, 2012
- 2 min
Write in the Stolen Hours
I have stories to tell. Put in other words, I have a lot of hard work ahead of me. It’s a jolt into the real world of writing when you...
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- Nov 15, 2011
- 2 min
CALEB Book Awards Announcement
Omega Writers has the utmost pleasure in announcing the category winners of the 2011 CALEB Prize for faith-inspired writing. Chuck Colson...
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- Nov 9, 2011
- 2 min
Fumblerules
What on earth is a fumblerule? Let me give you one before I tell you. ‘Avoid cliches like the plague.’ Want one more? What about this...
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- Nov 9, 2011
- 1 min
Story in Six Words
I’ve been doing a bit of reading lately about Ernest Hemmingway. He was famous for a terse minimalist style of writing that dispensed...
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- Sep 21, 2011
- 3 min
Interview about Writing
Here is a copy of an interview I had with the aussiewriters blog spot earlier this year. What inspired you to write your books? For a...
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- Sep 15, 2011
- 1 min
CALEB Shortlist
I’ve just been informed that Where Arrows Fly is on the shortlist for the Children’s books section of the CALEB Prize 2011. Exciting!...
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- May 14, 2011
- 1 min
Haiku at the Booms
This morning we had fun doing Haiku poems together. Haikus must have only three lines, with five syllables in the first and third lines,...
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- Apr 22, 2011
- 1 min
Book Quote
When our ferry was delayed on our way to the South Island we spent an hour or so exploring the Beehive grounds and walking the streets...
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- Apr 2, 2011
- 1 min
Thank God for Books
I just read a wonderful quote which inspired me to keep writing! “When I consider what some books have done for the world, and what they...
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- Nov 8, 2010
- 1 min
CALEB Book Prize Update
I’ve been over in Brisbane for the last four days attending a writer’s fair (which was very inspiring), having a book launch for Where...
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- Oct 13, 2010
- 1 min
Caleb Book Prize Update
Where Lions Roar at Night is one of three finalists for the Children’s section of the Caleb Book Prize! Exciting. I’m flying to Brisbane...
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- Oct 13, 2010
- 1 min
Where Arrows Fly
Yesterday a large truck rumbled up our drive and delivered 2000 copies of my latest book, Where Arrows Fly (the sequel to Where Lions...
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- Apr 16, 2009
- 1 min
Book Launch
I’m sitting by our wood stove, enjoying its warmth and watching to make sure I don’t overcook all the chocolate chippie biscuits the kids...
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- Mar 8, 2009
- 1 min
Where Lions Roar at Night
Over the last few weeks I’ve undergone a crash course on how to make my own website! Felt like pulling my hair out at times, but I think...
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