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Made this while in Copenhagen last weekend, spent this Saturday running in Lidingö (I managed to run 6 seconds faster than Börje Salming, Swedish hockey legend) and was so tired yesterday .that I didn't manage to blog.

I tried to kick start the out door season while doing a short stint abroad but alas it was to cold and I had to abort the mission. It would be cool if someone could spot where in the world the sketch were made. I have a piece (can't remember exactly what I did though) in the Mail me Art exhibition at: Red Gate Gallery, 209a Coldharbour Lane, London. the show opens tomorrow 6 pm. I will not attend unfortunately.

my friend's dog lara. she's very quiet and can be drawn with not much difficulty. my dog doesn't stop moving for two second together...

Bizzy, The Busy Dog is a manuscript I wrote many years ago, with the help of my son who was four years old at the time.

I have been writing on and off for children for about ten years. However, until recently, I have not actively pursued publication. I am finally in the position to dive into a profession I love, regardless of the consequences, because my son is an adult. When he was small, I had not the heart to put him in the position of enduring the joys and pitfalls of the writing profession. Now that he is an adult and beginning his own writing career, I do not have the heart not too.

I started this blog to share my love of writing, especially for children, with parents and other children’s book writers. I love the act of telling a story, plotting in out in rhythm that will inspire, encourage and entertain children. Bizzy, The Busy Dog is one of many manuscripts I wrote with my son and the only one I am posting on A Nice Place In The Sun. I have submitted my other manuscripts for publication at publishing houses; therefore, I am unable to share them with my blog readers until publication. However, every month I will post a new title for my character, Bizzy, The Busy Dog.

I wrote Bizzy, the Busy Dog for the picture book or young reader age group, however I hope parents will enjoy reading each adventure about the little dog. The rhythm and pace of the verse is intended to be fun to read, and the sound of the rhythms help children develop a love for the sound of language. I want to help inspire a love for the sound of words, characters, and books, and I hope to begin with this blog.

Right now, I am searching for an illustration or photos of Bizzy to add to the series, since Bizzy’s photo is from Public images. I am new to the blogging world, so I have to look into the best ways to include pictures in the series. In the meantime, have your children draw them along with the story, it includes them in the process of telling the story, and will make it fun for both of you-.

I hope to bring imagination coupled with an ongoing enthusiasm for the craft of writing for children, particularly writing in rhyme. I find the prospect of communicating with parents about children’s issues and other writers about their writing, and mine, engaging, and feel my energy and love for the craft will shine through on this blog.

Thanks to everyone to has been reading this blog in the last month for a great first month in blogging, and thanks to my readers who are not bloggers.

Bizzy, The Busy Dog is on the front page and my first story in my Bizzy series. The next story posted will be on July 2, so please remember Bizzy’s name -

Ann

The Photo of Bizzy taken from public images

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