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candygourlay left a comment for M Louise Kelly
"sorry it took so long to add you to M&P, louise - i actually didn't spot your application! "
Mar 20, 2012
M Louise Kelly commented on Molly Ker Hawn's blog post Let's Talk about Queries
"Thanks Molly. I'm just girding my loins to send out some queries so it's very timely. I wondered, though, if you've got anything else to say about the 'all about me' section in the query letter:what would indicate to you…"
Feb 2, 2012
Donna Vann left a comment for M Louise Kelly
"Hi Louise, I've been months behind with my Ning thing too! Look forward to seeing you at an event some time.  "
Jan 23, 2012
Anita Loughrey left a comment for M Louise Kelly
"I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for ning-mobbing me :)"
Oct 1, 2011
Katherine Lynas left a comment for M Louise Kelly
"That was spooky! Me and Maureen were looking at your profile, and she said 'why are you not on Louise's friends list'. Then ping, your message arrived! We are up to all sorts, it's hard to fit the day job in. The cover for the…"
Sep 14, 2011
M Louise Kelly updated their profile
Sep 14, 2011
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Jan 18, 2011
M Louise Kelly is now a member of British SCBWI
Jul 13, 2010
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About Me
For years I worked as an academic, measuring how long it takes to read words and finding out exactly where our eyes look when we are reading them (honestly, you can get paid to do that). Then I decided I'd have more fun creating stories for people to read than spying on people when they are doing the reading!
What are you working on at the moment?
I'm currently working on:
- A teen historical novel: Against the horrifying backdrop of pestilence and bigotry a young girl fights against her reputation as the plague-bearing Pest Maiden.
- An eco-crusader spy adventure series for 9-12 year olds.
- A second world war set story which was supposed to be for 9-12s but is refusing to stay that way - will have to wait and see how it evolves.
If you had to recommend just one children's book you've read in the last year, what would it be?
David by Mary Hoffman. It's the kind of book that gives you plot envy - it's the fictionalised story of the boy who was the model for Michaelangelo's statue 'David' - and is a masterclass in how to make historical novels accessible and exciting for teens, and how to do sexual attraction in a way that's realistic for teens but keeps the gate-keepers happy.
What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
1. Just keep going. Write, write, edit, rewrite, write and write again (which i guess isn't such good advice for illustrators) and..
2. The other writers in scooby are really lovely! (which does apply to illustrators too!). They keep me going.

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At 15:26 on March 20, 2012, candygourlay said…

sorry it took so long to add you to M&P, louise - i actually didn't spot your application! 

At 19:25 on January 23, 2012, Donna Vann said…

Hi Louise,

I've been months behind with my Ning thing too! Look forward to seeing you at an event some time.

 

At 12:06 on October 1, 2011, Anita Loughrey said…
I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for ning-mobbing me :)
At 21:38 on September 14, 2011, Katherine Lynas said…
That was spooky! Me and Maureen were looking at your profile, and she said 'why are you not on Louise's friends list'. Then ping, your message arrived!
We are up to all sorts, it's hard to fit the day job in. The cover for the first Florence and the Meanies book is nearly ready, so will be up on the Ning soon :)
At 22:41 on January 11, 2011, Jane Yates said…

Hi Louise! Great you have joined!

Jane

At 17:08 on January 11, 2011, Maureen Lynas said…
Brilliant!
At 22:04 on January 8, 2011, Maureen Lynas said…
Did you get this message?
At 16:48 on November 18, 2010, Maureen Lynas said…
I had no idea you had no friends!!!!!!!!
 
 
 

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    May 28, 2013 from 7:30pm to 11pm – CB2 Cafe

    We are having a Cambridge social gathering at CB2 Cafe, Norfolk St, Cambridge, on Tuesday 28th May at 7.30. All writers and illustrators very welcome.

    Organized by Helen Moss | Type: social

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    August 24, 2013 from 1pm to 5pm – North West Region - Manchester

    Children's Author Steve Hartley's workshop 'Keeping up Appearances' is both entertaining and interactive, giving you a simple behaviour model that will aid you in giving distinctive and consistent ch…

    Organized by Stephanie Williams - lilyboo147@googlemail.com | Type: workshop

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