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Sunday, September 15, 2013 11:42:07 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Creative Retreat Maldon:
Claire said, " The conference begins. The SCBWI Maldon Creative Retreat aimed to provide stimulus and support to Childrens' writers and illustrators. Attendees ranged from newcomers to well-published Australian creators. While mostly..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 3:45:26 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled It's a circular thing ...:
Claire said, "I was having some new pics taken when I needed to check my hair (as you do). No mirrors being handy, I used the 'selfie' camera on the phone. That's when I noticed the photographer was taking a photo of me. So I took a photo of her taking a picture..." more
Sunday, September 1, 2013 6:45:17 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Out and about:
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:07:02 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Why I love preps and their teachers:
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Monday, August 19, 2013 8:59:01 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled In our local park:
Claire said, "Sunday was a wild one here in Melbourne, and that was just the lunch for my mother's birthday! After eating way too much, we ventured into the windy outdoors to walk off some of the excess ... so there'd be room for afternoon tea! All the..." more
Saturday, August 10, 2013 5:05:12 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled National Booksellers' Day:
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Monday, August 5, 2013 3:49:05 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled By the seaside:
Claire said, "Sunrise Moon set still waters cardiac stairs Sea monster driftwood More driftwood Into the forest ... A photographer needs an assistant "
Monday, August 5, 2013 3:03:03 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Brisbane:
Claire said, "I was in Brisbane last week, mainly to see the Rajah Quilt which was visiting from Canberra and keeping company with some very fine quilts from V&A and elsewhere. I had a spare day and courtesy of a writing friend was introduced to Sandgate..." more
Monday, August 5, 2013 3:03:03 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Spotted at Brisbane Airport:
Claire said, "Seadog on the bottom shelf Still there Not any more!"
Monday, August 5, 2013 3:03:03 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Fabulous Seadogs:
Claire said, "courtesy of Mack and his classmates "
Monday, July 22, 2013 9:14:40 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled This is what our sourdough workshop looked like:
Claire said, "... but not for very much of it. It wasn't long before we had everyone crowding around, mixing, peering at bubbles in the mixture etc. And then we cut our loaves and there was a bit of tasting ..." more
Monday, July 22, 2013 9:14:40 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled He's nearly here and he's back:
Claire said, "Big Red has been sighted in bookshops. Very exciting. And Seadog is back in stock. Fresh from his shortlisting in the Speech Pathology Award."
Sunday, July 14, 2013 4:34:35 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled History:
Claire said, "What were you doing on this wintery-type day in Melbourne? I spent the day with my cousin's daughter (so ... my second cousin?) revisiting our shared history. She was keen to see where my aunt - her grandmother - had worked. We did that,..." more
Thursday, July 11, 2013 8:24:29 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Brisk:
Claire said, " It's been cold in Melbourne. Yes, I know there are many colder places, and our weather is mild in comparison. It hasn't been cold enough for it to snow on Victorian mountains, which was very disappointing for our recent visitors from North..." more
Saturday, July 6, 2013 12:56:01 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Google alert:
Claire said, "It's always fascinating to hear someone else read your work. Here's There Was an Old Sailor being read by Tetera Faulkner from Emirates Western Force. :)"
Wednesday, July 3, 2013 11:01:58 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Seadog is short-listed:
Claire said, "Very excited to see Seadog on the Speech Pathology shortlist. :)"
Monday, June 17, 2013 7:39:36 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Toddlers, Tweens and Teens Festival:
Claire said, "I'll be here on Sunday, courtesy of the wonderful Book and Paper Bookshop, as part of a day of activities for the younger set. :) If you're nearby, or have small people, come on down!"
Thursday, June 13, 2013 11:41:53 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Beginnings:
Claire said, "I'm not sure whether I love or loathe this part of the writing process. When an idea breaks away from the clamour of my brain and insists on attention. What seems brilliant in concept form can falter spectacularly in the transition from idea to..." more
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 9:43:33 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled They see him here, they see him there ...:
Claire said, "My friend Jackie K writes about Seadog and the launch here Thanks Jackie."
Monday, June 3, 2013 12:49:28 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled The weekend that was:
Claire said, "Saturday morning saw the official opening of the 10th Williamstown Literary Festival and the presentation of the Ada Cambridge Prose and Poetry Awards. My poem, Accidental Historians, was a Commended Poem. All short listed stories and poems are..." more
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 8:15:19 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled This weekend:
Claire said, "Melbourne is the place to be at the moment. Emerging Writers Festival, Reading Matters, Williamstown Literary Festival. It's all happening. The launch of the Willy Lit Fest is 10 am Saturday and that's also when the announcement will be made of the..." more
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 8:25:07 PM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Weekend Walking:
Claire said, "Last weekend, we took our dog to Brimbank Park - surely one of Melbourne's secret fabulous places. From the park entrance, it looks almost industrial, but wind your way down the entry road and you're in a riverside oasis. You could be in the country..." more
Friday, May 17, 2013 1:36:57 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled Holidays 2:
Claire said, "A North Stradbroke Island inhabitant, worn out by the island's pace No filters (except for polarising). How's this blue? Another worn out inhabitant Brown Lake. Clear as weak black tea. Stained by ti tree leaves. Smelt..." more
Monday, September 16, 2013 2:28:07 AM
Claire Saxby wrote a blog post titled I've been a-visiting ...:
Claire said, "Last week I visited Dee White's blog for a bit of a chat about picture books. Fun it was. Thanks Dee :)"