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- About Me
- I have been writing now for, well for my whole life, but I have been writing seriously for about 5 years.
I do some freelance ghost writing (some for children and some not) and also have my own parenting and pregnancy website (www.babynunu.com).
I have two young children who do everything in their power to try to stop me writing but bedtime brings wine and peace and I finally get a chance to write. Also I get a few precious moments during the day when they are distracted by Cbeebies or chocolate (eeerrm - sorry I meant broccoli!)
- What are you working on at the moment?
- So busy at the moment (but all for no wage)
I am;
Writing a teen horror trilogy which I am loving (The Wendigo Wars)
Writing and rewriting and then rewriting again three picture books
Writing a historical fictional novel for Young Adults (Blood and Clay)
Really excited about a new teen horror novel project which I am doing with my writing partner (ReaperRoom)
Building the content on my parenting website (babynunu.com)
Doing a series of interviews with authors, publishers and illustrators for Suite 101 (.com)
Busy, busy, busy!
You can read about it all in more depth including a synopsis for each work in progress on my blog http://www.dulcineanortonsmith.co.uk
- If you were asked to recommend just one children's book published this year, what would it be?
- What a tough question! I have been too busy writing I haven't had much time for reading. I like Darren Shan though and have a real soft spot for the Spook series by Joseph Delaney. Also I love the Cat Royal Series by Julia Golding. I have just devoured the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer and the Sebastian Darke series by Philip Caveney
I am also looking forward to reading the books by the SCBWI authors that I have interviewed (when I get time to read them) and the upcoming anthologies from independant publishers Rebel Books LLP, Bridge House Publishing LLP and Wyvern Publications
Oh and my novel which of course will get me an agent and publisher by the end of the year... of course!
- What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
- Never give up; Just when you think that nothing is ever going to happen it does
Never doubt yourself; people will love your work, you just need to find the right people at the right time
Quote (can't remember where from); The only difference between a published author and an unpublished author is perseverance
Quote (from Finding Nemo) "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming, what do we do? We swim!" [replace the word "swimming" throughout with the word "writing" and that is my dealing with rejection, motivation to keep writing song!]
Crit groups are actually really really useful
Dulcinea's Blog
Pen & Palette Update
But here I go again!!!!!
I just wanted to give you an update on the newest happenings on the forum and invite everyone to join. We now have over 50 members from across the globe and quite a few of those have been posting and chatting. When… Continue
Posted on September 22, 2009 at 4:00pm —
New Writers and Artists Forum
Just to let you all know that I have created a forum on my blog for artists and writers to get together and share, vent, encourage, post their bios and success stories, chat, waste time, etc!
Pop by and help me get the ball rolling if you have time. You can get to it by visiting my website then clicking the "Forum" link at the top. Feel free to start any new topics or let me know if you would like a category adding.
I am hoping that it will become a nice place to meet and chat or to fi… Continue
Posted on September 1, 2009 at 12:20pm — 2 Comments
My New Blog
Just wanted to share with you all my beautiful new blog/ writer's profile website because I love the new design. It is at www.dulcineanortonsmith.co.uk
What do you think?
Hope you are all doing just peachy and are full of love and inspiration
Can't wait to see anyone who is coming to the Cheshire Oaks crit group on 14th June
Dulcie
Posted on June 7, 2009 at 10:42pm — 5 Comments
Writer's Block Busters and Writing on the Web
The first bunch are good for when you have writer's block or just want to waste a bit of time on the net but kid yourself that you are working! The second lot are places where you can write either for money (a tiny bit of money) or to raise your profile.
Post your comments to share any other sites you love.
WRITER’S BLOCK BUSTERS… Continue
Posted on May 23, 2009 at 11:00pm —
Writerly Types to Follow on Twitter
Leading on from my last posting about Twitter I have found a few lists of authors, agents and publishers to follow on Twitter.
I have attached links to the lists below.
What I love about Twitter this week ............ reading that other writers also have writer's block, nerves and hopes when sending out submissions and triumphs at getting published
Tweet ya later!
@DulcineaWrites
Lists of Authors, Agents, Publishers and People in the Writing Biz on Twitter… Continue
Posted on May 23, 2009 at 9:55pm —
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Illustration: Michael Foreman's War Boy Exhibition
November 10, 2009 to December 23, 2009 – National Army Museum, Chelsea
Exploring some of the complex themes of the World Wars and the civilian connection with the British Army, War Boy is a unique opportunity to see original artwork by leading children's illustrator M...
Organized by National Army Museum | Type: exhibition
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FEDERATION OF CHLDREN'S BOOKGROUPS CONFERENCE
April 9, 2010 at 4pm to April 11, 2010 at 4pm – Bradfield College - Reading
READ IT AGAIN!! Conference 2010 The Conference will be opened by Anthony Horowitz, celebrating 10 years of Alex Rider and will be closed by William Nicholson. In between we will be delighted and en...
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Festival of Writing, York
April 10, 2010 to April 11, 2010 – York
http://www.festivalofwriting.com/index.shtml Good line up and worth going if anyone is in the area - workshops, one-to-ones, agents, publishers, authors. They're taking bookings from tomorrow - fi...
Organized by The Writer's Workshop | Type: writing, festival
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London Book Fair 2010
April 19, 2010 to April 21, 2010 – Earl's Court, London
The London Book Fair is the global marketplace for rights negotiation and the sale and distribution of content across print, audio, TV, film and digital channels. Taking place every spring in the ...
Organized by London Book Fair | Type: book fair
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Children's Writers Conference in Italy
June 18, 2010 to June 21, 2010 – Duino, Italy
Do you have an interest in writing for children or young adults? Whether published or unpublished, you are very welcome to join us at an exciting new Conference. The Children’s Writers’ Conference...
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