Tag: Cambridge

SCBWI Event: From Tots to Teens Why Children’s Literature Is So Important.

March 17, 2019 1 Comment

Yesterday I attended a wonderful event at Cambridge Central Library in conjunction with The Society of Childrens’ Writers and Book Illustrators: SCBWI. I had the opportunity to hear from not one, not two, but three authors: Rosemary Hayes, Gillian McClure, and Pippa Goodhart who are all based in East Anglia and published by http://www.troikabooks.com/ Rosemary Hayes happens to be the […]

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#SCBWI Author Event – Cambridge Meet Your Local Children’s Authors #Library #Authors #Illustrators #YA #MG #PB

January 26, 2019 2 Comments

I am thrilled to say that I am one of several SCBWI MG and YA authors and picture book illustrators at this very special event in the central library in Cambridge. Doesn’t it sound just amazing? If you happen to be in Cambridge on the 9th of February do pop over to the central library and say hello! If […]

Etheree

COLLEEN’S WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 109, HAPPY NOVEMBER – “POETS CHOICE OF WORDS”

November 11, 2018 9 Comments

This week Colleen has given us total freedom with a free choice of words so I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to explore a new form of poetry too. Etheree poem… Etheree The Etheree poem consists of ten lines of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 syllables. Etheree can also be reversed and written 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, […]

Art Sculptures

COLLEEN’S WEEKLY #TANKA TUESDAY #POETRY CHALLENGE NO. 91, “Magic & Green,” #SYNONYMSONLY

July 8, 2018 10 Comments

Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to visit Pembroke College with the SCBWI group – writers and illustrators. We had a fantastic time. A statue – Figure in a Shelter – by Henry Moore caught my eye and I wrote a short piece of flash fiction using it as inspiration. So today I thought I’d share with you the photos […]

Poetry

Colleen’s Weekly Tanka Tuesday Poetry Challenge No. 88 Praise and Excite

June 16, 2018 12 Comments

I’ve been so busy of late trying to find a new job – I was meant to be starting a new contract just after the bloggers bash in London – but found my proposed terms of the new employment unacceptable which is a story in itself! When I read through the company pack it seemed that perhaps they might have […]

Media Kit

MEDIA KIT: M J Mallon

February 13, 2018 22 Comments

I am a debut author who has been blogging for many moons at my lovely blog home Kyrosmagica: https://mjmallon.com. My interests include writing, photography, poetry, and alternative therapies. I write Fantasy YA, middle grade fiction and micro poetry – haiku and tanka. I love to read and have written over 100 reviews: https://mjmallon.com/2015/09/28/a-z-of-my-book-reviews/ My alter ego is MJ – Mary […]

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Kindle Countdown Deal: The Curse of Time – Book 1 – Bloodstone

September 29, 2017 17 Comments

Today, I have some wonderful news for you, my kindle book is on promotional offer. The kindle countdown deal starts today. So hurry, get the best price reduction today!!! Here’s a short editorial review from author Colleen Chesebro: “This delightful book will appeal to teens and young adults who love stories filled with magical crystals, dark family curses, and mysteries […]

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Launch Party!!!! The Curse of Time #1 Bloodstone – Kindle E-Book

August 26, 2017 59 Comments

At last! It’s my launch party today for my kindle e-book and I can’t believe it – I am beyond thrilled. Welcome! Come in and let me share with you some news. I’ve been keeping a very special piece of art tucked away to reveal to you today! It’s a wonderful portrait that Carolina Russo of Yesterday After created for me […]

Photography

Colleen’s Weekly #Poetry Challenge # 47 – #Haiku #Tanka #Haibun: Shadow & Light

August 23, 2017 17 Comments

This is a perfect poetry prompt for me as I love to explore shadows and light in my writing. Here’s an extract from The Curse of Time – Book 1 – Bloodstone followed by my Tanka. The evening descended, and darkness filled my room. I couldn’t sleep. I tossed and turned, but the stagnant dead air in the house tightened […]

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Of A Book Tour: The Curse Of Time

August 17, 2017 1 Comment

Originally posted on Becoming The Muse:
GuestPost: If you were having coffee with me, we would have a quick chat with MJ (whom is neither Michael Jackson nor from Spiderman) and a sneak insight into the characters from her up coming book Bloodstone Book 1 The Curse of Time………. Book 1 – Bloodstone Thank you to Beaton for inviting me…