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Sunday, July 24, 2011 4:32:59 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Snowy:
Karen said, "I was on a mission.Two cats for two kids, ages 5 and 8.It was a few weeks before Christmas, work was crazy busy and I hadn't even started shopping.I dropped into the local animal shelter, unprepared for the emotional impact of so many tiny, fluffy..." more
Thursday, July 21, 2011 7:39:30 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled What are they teaching kids at school?:
Karen said, "It's great that I learned about the Aztecs and the Elizabethans and alluvial soiland the square root of things when I was at school,but what would really have been handy would beto have learned about:How to read my superannuation..." more
Monday, July 11, 2011 5:12:25 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled 101 Things to Do instead of writing:
Karen said, "I sat down to write yesterday.But first I had to check my emails and respond to them.Then I checked out Facebook to see what I was missing out on.Then I cleaned up my desktop.Then I read the last chapter I worked on and did a bit of editing.Then I..." more
Wednesday, June 29, 2011 5:55:05 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled News from home:
Karen said, "I pushed Tully out into the world in 2009 and I hear about from every now and then. Heard back from her last week — she's found her way to Germany, hanging out with El and the gang from Chasing Boys at Arena publishing, which was very exciting..." more
Monday, June 27, 2011 7:15:32 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Today:
Karen said, "Some dayslack inspirationmotivationsatisfactionany actionSome dayssparkle like the sunpushing pastgreen leaveslike a breezeSome daysjust are."
Saturday, June 25, 2011 5:44:25 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled What Katy Did:
Karen said, "'As or your algebra,' she said, 'if it is that very dirty bookwith one one cover and scribbled all over the leaves,you will find it under the kitchen table.'(What Katy Did, Susan M. Coolidge)I suspect Katy may have had some influence on my own maths..." more
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:02:24 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled A hard habit to break:
Karen said, "Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man,but coaxed downstairs a step at a time.Mark TwainMark Twain - he looks grumpy, doesn't he? By all accounts the man had a wicked sense of humour and I would have like to have met him...." more
Friday, June 17, 2011 7:22:21 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Take Cover:
Karen said, "When I was a young 'un my music came on vinyl records and the cover art for the album was nearly as important as the music. Bobby Dazzler (1974 vintage apparently) was quite laid back compared to some of the covers coming out then, and included such..." more
Thursday, June 16, 2011 4:13:42 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Writers can learn from Olympic Athletes:
Karen said, "“Quantity produces quality.If you write only a few things, you’re doomed.”—Ray BradburyWhen strangers learn that I write books for children, two responses that continually pop up are:1) When are you going to write a book for adults?2) I'm..." more
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:56:01 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled When is a book a children's book and when is it something else?:
Karen said, "Okay, a long title, but that's basically the gist of my thinking today.There are books that kids love to read and there are books that kids might come to like and then there are books like my lemon crocheted dress my great-great aunt made me when I..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:18:58 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled She's back...:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship 1st JuneIn the last week of my fellowship, I had an issue with the blogger template which would not allow me to log on. I decided to stop playing with technology and concentrate on the writing. Good plan. When I logged on..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:18:58 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Under the Milky Way Tonight:
Karen said, "I have returned home to a raft (I hate this term) of little urgent jobs that need doing, so have been holed up in my study working my way through them, accompanied by my party music mix on my iTunes. It's kind of like working with a bunch of friends..." more
Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:18:58 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Peace, sister:
Karen said, "I have a friend who is her own worst enemy when it comes to criticism. No one can be as hard on her as she herself is. When her friends look at her we see a caring, warm, funny human with a lot of special qualities and untapped talents. While most..." more
Monday, May 23, 2011 5:25:41 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Maggie Beer - champagne taste!:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship Sunday 22nd MayBernadette Kelly came by for a visit to the Burrow on the weekend and after an intensive writing day we took time out to visit the gorgeous Barossa Valley. Unfortunately, BK suffered a bout of car sickness..." more
Thursday, May 19, 2011 5:50:25 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Taj and the Great Camel Trek Book Launch:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship Thursday 19th MayLast night I attended the launch of Rosanne Hawke's latest book Taj and the Great Camel Trek. This book took Rosanne four years to write, as it changed focus over that time to become the story that it is today...." more
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 6:12:22 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Adelaide Style:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship May 2011Wednesday 18thTop Two Pics: Last night I attended a meeting of the Adelaide SCBWI group. The session was chaired by Barbara James and our guest speaker was Val Van Patten who has been involved with the CBCA for the past..." more
Monday, May 16, 2011 4:07:20 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Magic Long Weekend in Melbourne:
Karen said, "I spent a magic long weekend in Melbourne which was noticeably colder than the town I left behind. Saturday night was Dr Zhivago - a birthday present from friend Bernie and an incredible tour de force from the cast, including the amazing Anthony..." more
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 7:34:32 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Ow hanow yv Karen:
Karen said, "May Gibbs FellowshipMay 2011Today I found myself in a time warp as I visited the Cornish Festival, Kernewek Lowender, at Moonta, on the Copper Coast in South Australia. I took a two hour crash course in the Cornish language (ie My name is Karen)..." more
Monday, May 9, 2011 11:18:36 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled The Little Red Book:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship May 2011Day 10This is my little red book. It's a Filofax and it was superseded when I got my iPhone two years ago. Not sure what made me dust it off and bring it along for the ride to Adelaide, but I've started using it again...." more
Sunday, May 8, 2011 5:44:37 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled To the Starman Waiting in the Sky:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship1st WeekendDear Alien from a distant planet.Saturday's fun began at 8.30am.I watched a lot of twiggy-legged boys running about and trying their hardest to grab a piece of leather and kick it between two of the tallest sticks in a..." more
Friday, May 6, 2011 6:52:00 AM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Dulwich and the Cave of No Return:
Karen said, "May Gibbs Fellowship May 2011Day 6It was the sign that stopped me.A promise of hidden treasures.There were two entrances, but one was blocked.I stood undecided.There were chores to run.This was not my quest for today.But something was drawing me..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:34:15 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Come first of May:
Karen said, "Day OneMay Gibbs FellowshipFirst pic - an 'are we there yet?' moment, I finally reach Border Town, so take a photo to prove it. I was met by the lovely Sally Chance (fantastic name) at the end of the freeway. Sally took me to the Burrow, helped me..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:34:15 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled And so, to begin:
Karen said, "Day TwoMay Gibbs FellowshipToday I wrote a list of things to do and spent the day ticking them off. Internet and emails are up and running. Already chatted to several of the May Gibbs people. Ventured out with my Tom Tom.Pic One: First stop was the..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 7:34:15 PM
Karen Tayleur wrote a blog post titled Settling in at the Burrow:
Karen said, "May Gibbs FellowshipDay 3You know you're feeling comfortable with a place when you organise a major haircut. Or is that just me? So had a Surreal experience then off to Officeworks. Today I worked out that it was going to be cheaper (and much..." more
Friday, August 21, 2015 9:01:17 PM
Karen Tayleur made friends with Dimity Powell