DEB PAK

This month there are two crazy events happening in the life of 'bug guts'. Firstly, from 17 to 23 August it's BOOK WEEK! And to celebrate, I've slashed the price of my book to a CRAZY $17.00! That's over a $5 discount!!!! To take advantage of this one time only offer head to my website at www.debpak.com OR email me at debpak_author@yahoo.com. Pick up/delivery can be arranged for anyone living in Maryborough/Hervey Bay. Also from 6 August to 1 September illustrations from my b

I believe that in this life a person has the capacity to leave footprints on our soul, even though they might not know it.

Australia day Green and gold "Shrimp" on barbie Beer that's cold Backyard cricket Can't go wrong? Davo blows out Plugger thong!! Kookaburra Laughs out loud Revving up The noisy crowd Here comes red dog Holden ute Johnno's driving Cuts a hoop Esky filled up To the brim XXXX gold For after swim Blow up pool toy Push Shaz in Eat a pie Or lamington Fair dinkum mate Weathers hot! Flys are gonna Cop a swat! Night descends Singin' starts 'True Blue' bellowed From the heart Davo, Joh

In 2018, we as authors are lucky enough to have three publishing options available to us! These include self publishing, traditional publishing and something that lies in the middle which is relatively new to the publishing scene - assisted independent publishing. Outlined below is a brief description of each, in the hope that it will assist you in finding your best publishing option. Traditional Publishing Many authors aspire to be published by a traditional publishing house

What better way to bond and connect with your child than by curling up together with their favourite book and making story time the best time of the day or night! Surround your child with reading and books and you will find that the benefits are more than worth the effort. The benefits of family reading time are extensive and well researched. Many studies haven shown that early reading helps to build a stronger connection with your child. Not only that but it also helps them

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." What a powerful quote this is by Martin Luther King Junior! It all boils down to fear doesn't it? Fear of failure and fear of the unknown. Below I'm going to give you some personal examples with the end result being how I felt the fear and published anyway in the hope that you too might feel inspired to take that first step. In 2002 I was living in London on a working visa like most good Kiwis. Duri

Are you feeling a bit 'stuck' and in need of some fresh new ideas? Check out this list for 17 ways to boost your creative thinking for free! 1. Hang out with kids. Kids really do have the best ideas! Observe their fantasy play and story-telling. Watch as their inventive story lines unfold in their role playing. It might just give you that brainwave you've been searching for! 2. Open your mind. This is a really hard thing to do but... try to forget everything you know (sounds