Non Fiction:
Not Just a Piece of Cake: Being an Author
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Title:"Not Just a Piece of Cake:Being An Author"
ISBN:1922175803 978-1922175809 e-book 987-1-925367-23-2 Author: Hazel Edwards Publisher: Brolga Formats: Print (OUT OF PRINT) , but Audio and eBook Audio: AUDIBLE, Kobe, Booktopia , Scribd , Google Play Alchemy lists Hazel's e-books to buy online. ReadHowYouWant accessible formats. Kindle available |
. Author Hazel Edwards (photo Say_Heidi)
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NEWS
Australian Book Lovers podcast re 'Voices of Today' audio recording of 'Not Just a Piece of Cake'.
Challenges and satisfactions from producer, author and narrator viewpoints.
Spin-off Words and Nerds Podcast The Regular interviews Hazel with Voices of Today producer Sarah Bacaller about the audio-book. Listen here.
Copyright Agency Newsletter: Audio recording from author and producer perspectives. PLUS Garry Ginivan's Hippo music intro.
Just out! AUDIBLE Audio of memoir .Recorded by Voices of Today and narrated by Erin White
Available Kobe and others online soon.
PRINT version reprinting in early 2022.
Hazels_Audiobook_Links.pdf (792.16 KB)
Includes being beset in polar ice while researching on an ANARE Antarctic expedition to Casey Station.
And some fun hippo intro music.
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Cake-eating hippo celebrates 40th anniversary! 40 Fun memories The Two of Us .pdf .
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'Not Just a Piece of Cake' takes the reader behind the books. It's about risk-taking: intellectual and physical. This quirky memoir shares the diverse workstyle of a long term author, who also has a family.
Collaborating with illustrators, performers, co-authors and even family. Heart tugging fan mail. Literary speed dating with characters. Dealing with the Plateau of Boredom and the Map of Serendipity. But also sharing 'the process of the process of writing' and why storytelling matters culturally, and personally. And why a 6 year old knew she wanted to be an author.
6 year old Hazel: 17 year old ready to travel :
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A memoir is only a slice of a life.
Of interest to:
- Nostalgic fans across three generations
- Aspiring writers & creators
- Those interested in the realistic process of creativity
- Family/worklife time/energy balance
Leaking roof inspired hippo. Original trio of hippo story creators.
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Curriculum Links:
English:Understand how content, structure,voice and perspective in texts, shape responses and interpretations.
'Not Just a Piece of Cake'...Chapters include:
- Anecdultery
- Deadlines
- Back to School Day
- Literary Speed dating
- Plateau of Boredom
- Story Stealing
- General Store and the Cobwebs of Ideas
- Fan Mail
- Highlights of Hippo History....100 memories
- Choosing Apt Titles
- Come and Meet My Camel
- Is Writing Your Family Trade?
- Domestic Survival; Being a Parent and a Writer
- Mentoring Minties and Hazelnuts
- Do You Put Real People in Your Stories?
- Banned
- Trekking in Nepal
- Antarctic Writer on ice
OAM for Literature 2013 Government House.
Interviews, Reviews and Profiles
'...quest to master the art of intrinsic motivation ,so vital to a creative life.' Anne Ryan
'Realistic for aspiring writers.' Megan Higginsons
'Practicalities of juggling family life with creative time.' Felicity Marshall
'Workload Involved.'Errol Broome
'Encouraging friendships within the book world...'.Mich Layet
'Couldn't put it down...' Wendy Tuckett
'Resembles how memories really surface & poses questions.' Ryan Kennedy
'Breaking Down Stereotypes ... ' Anna Ciddor
a most valuable resource for aspiring writers pdf...' Juliet Sampson
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'A must- read ...Should be read by anyone who loves good anecdultery.' Shauna Hicks historian.
'Inspires those who wish to begin the author's journey and those on that journey.'
'An easy to read biography ...'Robyn Floyd . Amazon.
'memoir of an author... .' Pauline Luke . Amazon.
'...a rather unusual book...'The Senior Review
'how to find inspiration...'..' Lynette Williams. Amazon
George Ivanoff Literary Clutter, ...'...a lovely conversational tone...
Jam-Packed with sage advice. Mark Carthew. Booktopia.
..shares creative process via anecdultery.pdf Kids' Book Review. Anastasia Gonis
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Booksbywomen ' Situation Vacant.Writing my Memoir pdf ' candid process.
Firebirdfeathers ...thoughtful interview by Sophie Masson re memoir.
Varuna Alumni ...profile re memoir
The Great Raven & 'Anecdultery' Q & A.
Gippsland Blog Interview 'general store' childhood influences on becoming a writer.
The Weekly Review Where I Grew Up :Alamein
Lee Kofman's The Writing Life: Guest Blog on Mapping Creativity and the Plateau of Boredom.pdf
Latest News
Stay connected with Hazel!
Events & Appearances 2022
Private online mentoring 'Complete Your Book in a Year'
2022
PROV 'Complete Your Book in a Year' starts on first Friday of each month, 10am-1pm. North Melb Archives.
Flexibility to go online.
JUNE
3rd 10 am -1pm PROV North Melbourne
4th OAM dinner
5th 4pm Filming doco panel
JULY
1st PROV 10 am North Melbourne
17th Eltham Bookshop 3pm 'Inside Story' panel & signings
AUGUST
5th PROV North Melbourne
23-25th BRISBANE 'Hijabi Girl the Musical' Premiere of Larrikin Puppets
SEPTEMBER
18th Witty Women Lunch: Hazelnuts