WooHoo

Some mighty words of encouragement to their members from a 'sister' Writing Group, just over the mountains -

' WooHoo!

 Rousing cheers and applause goes to local illustrator Freya Blackwood for her win today in the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards for Early Childhood Book of the Year! 

Freya won for her illustrations in the book Maudie and Bear written by Jan Ormerod.

The two honour books in the Early Childhood section were The Tall Man and Twelve Babies by Tom Niland Champion and Kilmeny Niland with illustrations by Deborah Niland; and Look See, Look at Me by Leonie Norrington and illustrated by Dee Huxley.

We have the shortlisted books on display at Orange City Library and you can also check out book reviews by the Library team who have enjoyed reading the shortlisted books over the past month.

 Way to go Freya! '

UK Publisher.

Lucky me, my poem - Tibooburra, when it's hot - has been selected for inclusion in Everflowing Ink, a special edition soft back scheduled for publication 31st October this year.

The following is an excerpt from the website -
' Forward Poetry's ethos has always been to act as a bridge to publication rather than a barrier. 
This, along with our passion for poetry and creative writing, has seen a humble family business evolve into the biggest publisher of new poetry in the world. 
We understand that poetry is subjective, that everyone writes in a different style and that what one person can love, another can hate! 
Our collections showcase a variety of themes, writing styles and poets from all walks of life. 
They are carefully edited and compiled to celebrate and complement the craft that all of our contributors enjoy poetry.'


Should members need to investigate potential publication, use these details -

Email: inbox@forwardpoetry.co.uk. Office hours: 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday Remus House, Coltsfoot Drive, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 9BF ...
www.forwardpoetry.co.uk

"Happy Hunting"
Jim.

Poddy Rider.

He'd set his sights on victory. Nothing was going to hold him back.

11-year old Ryan Fogarty from Anningie station went to the Harts Range rodeo (out around the Alice) over the weekend determined to become the 2011 poddy ride champion.

Say G'day to Ryan -

Poddy Rider.

 Anningie Station.

Now - young Ryan Fogarty is only eleven years old,

he sure has joined, the brave and the bold

by riding a calf, alone and not held,

his poddy riding prowess into history - will meld.

His style is just classical - and is sure smiled upon,

‘put left in the rope, right hand up, slope forward - hold on’

then cling like the devil to the poddy calfs back

for a second or more – of courage - no lack.

First prize is a buckle, which young Ryan has won,

riding a small bucking beast  on a day in the sun.

The sun shines on champions, that’s fact and it’s true,

he stuck to his task like sitting in glue,

squeezing his legs, listening to Dad,

prepared to be led

‘hold him real hard son,  and follow his head’.

Ryan intends to buy a big belt

for wearing his

Prize Buckle

here, there,

- everywhere -

so his friends and neighbours

- everyone -

will stop, stand and just stare.

So will

 Cameron Smith,

that famous bull rider,

maybe one day

 Ryan

will be his offsider.

©.Rimeriter. 2/8/11.

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