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We were writing, talking, working all day
(- except for those who went to their bungalow for cheese and wine – you know who you are!!!!)
We all piled into Rottnest Lodge for dinner but what’s next was the cry from the writers and illustrators?
Karaoke:-
Special mention goes to:-
Walker Publisher Sarah Foster for wild singing and dancing.
Author Norman Jorgensen for being the wildest and funniest author there
‘I AM WOMAN’ sung be authors Patricia McMahon, Dianne Wolfer, A J Betts, Wendy Binks, me – Susanne, Jan Jorgensen, President of the CBC WA
Illustrators, Samantha Hughes, James Foley … all of them.
EVERYONE for Abba’s ‘Dancing Queen’.
The creative life is an exploration of places within and beyond – filled with community, ideas, sharing and friendships.
Rottnest Retreat, Western Australia – 10-13th June
SCBWI Western Australia headed by author Dianne Wolfer and WA authors and illustrators have a retreat in beautiful Rottnest Island – off the coast of Perth. www.rottnestisland.com
You can come for a day, but I’m staying in a cabin with Sarah Foster Publisher Walker Books and brilliant illustrator Ann James.
It’s casual, personal and fun and while I’m doing some talks, I’ll also be happy to discuss your writing.
Many of the best of WA authors & illustrators will be there workshopping, sharing writing and publishing news .
Here’s the brilliant, talented, welcoming SCBWI WA team. Do I think they’re fantastic? YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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www.scbwiaustralia.org
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