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Miriam Halahmy
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About Me
I recently signed a three book contract with Meadowside Books for my teen cycle of novels set on an Island off the South Coast of England.
The first novel, HIDDEN, is due out in October 2010. It is about two teenagers who find an illegal immigrant washed up on a beach and hide him to save him from being deported. One of the teenagers was an unaccompanied child asylum seeker.
write fiction and poetry for children and adults, as well as book reviews and articles. I run creative writing workshops and I work as an Independent editor and a writing mentor. Check out my website and my blog :
http://www.miriamhalahmy.com/
http://miriamhalahmy.blogspot.com/
What are you working on at the moment?
I am working on rewrites for my editor on the first novel, HIDDEN. I am revising sections of the second novel, ILLEGAL. And I have also started the third novel in my cycle, STUFFED.
If you were asked to recommend just one children's book published this year, what would it be?
Fish in the Sky by Fridrik Erlings, ( Meadowside fiction books, 2009) Erlings is an Icelandic writer and this teen novel takes us into the mind of a thirteen year old boy as he is struggling to cope with his family life and the onset of the teenage years. As I am a total fan of anything from Iceland, it was great to read a novel set in that amazing part of the world.
What is the most important thing you learned about writing or illustrating this year?
Attending book talks and readings can give you fresh ideas and inspire you to aim high.

Miriam Halahmy On Writing

I have started a blog On Writing, giving tips and inspirations to writers. Take a look. Become a follower. HAPPY WRITING!

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Tennis and the Marathon Author

Eve wondered what playing tennis and writing a novel have in common. Take a look at my latest article and you'll find my thoughts on how Rafa, Roger, Andy and Novak have similar struggles to the lonely author struggling in their metaphorical attic. Leave me a comment, let me know what you think. Enjoy and Happy Writing.

Posted on December 2, 2009 at 7:57pm —

Miriam Halahmy

Good news. My three book offer from Meadowside.

I have just secured a three book offer from Meadowside Books, award winning publishers of picture books, who are now building their older fiction list, which is also winning awards. The first book in my linked cycle of three novels set on Hayling Island may come out as early as October 2010. Exciting times and lots of work ahead. Watch this space!

Posted on September 30, 2009 at 2:13pm — 11 Comments

Miriam Halahmy

Featuring my blog this month!

Hey Candy! Many thanks for featuring my blog this month. Scroll on down folks and you'll find me. I've just got started and I could blog everyday I have so many ideas. My blog wiill focus on tips and inspirations which I seem to have absorbed and developed over years of writing and working with developing writers. So ; follow me here and of course you can also sign up directly onto my blog to become a faithful follower. HAPPY WRITING ON THE NING.

Posted on September 22, 2009 at 4:21pm — 1 Comment

Miriam Halahmy

COME TO MY POETRY WORKSHOP ON THE HAMHIGH LITERARY FESTIVAL 15.9.09

I am running a poetry workshop on the first HamHigh Literary Festival this September and we will be focusing on Surprising ways into poetry. Click on the link and scroll down to my entry. Hope to see you there!
HamHigh Literary Festival

Posted on August 31, 2009 at 6:47pm —

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Thanks to everyone who attended my Masterclass on Writing Dialogue

We had a great Masterclass on Writing Dialogue last Saturday at the usual London meeting place, upstairs at the Theodore Bullfrog pub. Thanks to everyone who attended. I was most impressed by all the different ideas and writing which the writers presented to the class and feedback has been very positive. People have commented that they found the workshop inspiring and very practical, helping them to sort out difficulties with characters and plot, to take their novels forward. I run regular… Continue

Posted on July 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment

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At 8:42pm on December 13, 2009, Karin Groves said…
Thank you for your comments, Miriam!
Karin
At 8:52pm on December 2, 2009, Lisa Joy Smith said…
Hi Miriam, I think it's a great idea. I enjoyed the conference so much, it'll be good to keep in contact with you, Jeannie and Dennis - see how we're all getting on from time to time!
At 7:28pm on November 27, 2009, Marion E Drew said…
Hello Miriam
Thanks for your lovely comment to me. I had heard that you were doing workshops at MRC. Some of the people in Stacy's class attend both and I hear nothing but good things about you! I am trying to write, and do a little every day (better than nothing at least) but it is terribly slow work and a difficult time of year as far as my day job goes, but writing is still centre of my thoughts. I am off on holiday to Mauritius and then home (South Africa) in 2 weeks' time, and hope to get lots of writing time in. I am enjoying being a member of SCBWI, I have attended one event with Mal Peet and loved it! I am a bit shy as far as socials is concerned, but I guess I will work myself up to it! Anyway, I see that there are some comments for you about a book deal, congratulations! I'd love to hear more! Anyway, thanks again for being in touch, and we'll speak soon.
At 1:39pm on November 27, 2009, Steve Hartley said…
Thanks Mariam - a month to go! It's all very exciting! Good luck with yours too - have you been told a publication date yet?
Steve
At 6:09pm on October 9, 2009, Jeannie Waudby said…
Hi Miriam
I've just seen that you have a book deal! Congratulations!
Jeannie
At 5:13pm on October 9, 2009, Katherine Kirkland said…
Well done on your book deal with Meadowside, I bet you're writing your socks off!
At 4:52pm on October 9, 2009, Katherine Kirkland said…
Hi Miriam, Thank you for asking me to become your friend! I may see you in Winchester. Katherine
At 7:09pm on October 8, 2009, Liz de Jager said…
That is good for the soul! Thanks so much!
At 6:45pm on October 8, 2009, Gill James said…
Hi Miriam,
Nice to get a new friend.
Gill
At 10:10am on October 8, 2009, Steve Hartley said…
Hi Miriam,
nice to be a friend! See you in Winchester?
Steve

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