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Theo at Upper Coomera Library...
Next Wednesday the 24th of April, The Ten Penners will be at Upper Coomera Library. Carly will read her story from 'Backyard Beasts &...
smithjillwrites
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Robina Library today...
The Ten Penners are at Robina Library today between 10.30 am and 11.30 am. If you'd like to hear about our latest anthology 'Backyard...
smithjillwrites
Mar 9, 20241 min read
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Monthly meetings begin again...
The Ten Penners begin our monthly meetings this coming Saturday the 4th of February. January has passed us by quickly, but we have big...
smithjillwrites
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Colour the Quoggle Winners...
Congratulations to Hailey for winning our major prize, a copy of Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers, The Activity pack with Wordsearch,...
smithjillwrites
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Watch out for more exciting news, events and plans for 2024 with The Ten Penners and Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers! Have a safe and...
smithjillwrites
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Mentoring Writers audio interview...
The Ten Penners is an off-shoot Group of the Gold Coast Writers organisation in Australia. Recently they launched their latest anthology....
smithjillwrites
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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The Last two events before Christmas...
Bookness Bookshop on Saturday the 9th of December, Carly and Kate will be showcasing our book Backyard Beasts and Curious Capers. The...
smithjillwrites
Dec 2, 20231 min read
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Gold Coast Writers book promo...
On Saturday the 18th of November Jennifer and I went to showcase our beautiful anthology for children, 'Backyard Beasts & Curious...
smithjillwrites
Nov 19, 20231 min read
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Children who love our book...
The Ten Penners are passionate about sharing the love of reading with children. Here are recent examples of discoveries being found in...
smithjillwrites
Nov 12, 20231 min read
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Next Event Gold Coast Writers...
On Saturday the 18th of November, most of the members of The Ten Penners will be at Firth Park Mudgeeraba to share our enthusiasm for our...
smithjillwrites
Nov 11, 20231 min read
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Colouring in competition...
Please get your children to colour in the Quoggle. Add your name and phone number and email it to thetenpenners@gmail.com by the 9th of...
smithjillwrites
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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The Big B Books promotion...
Our second promotion for 'Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers' was on Saturday 28th October at Big B Books, in Burleigh Heads. We had a...
smithjillwrites
Nov 1, 20231 min read
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The Ten Penners book launch...Saturday 21st October 2023
We set up our table displaying our Activity Kit which is the prize for the colouring Competition. Our Books for Backyard Beasts & Curious...
smithjillwrites
Oct 22, 20231 min read
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Launch of Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers...
Saturday 21st of October we'll be dressing up and showing off our beautiful book. We've been busy getting ready for the day with cupcakes...
smithjillwrites
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Day 7 Blog Tour - Jennifer Scicluna
https://jenniferscicluna.wixsite.com/.../hohoho-new-book... HOHOHO!🎅New Book Launch & Christmas it's a Crazy exciting time!!🎄🤶📘 It's...
smithjillwrites
Oct 20, 20233 min read
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Day 6 – “Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers” – Blog Tour!
https://katharinerpepperauthor.wordpress.com/ Hi everyone! And welcome to Day 6 of the Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers (BBCC for short)...
smithjillwrites
Oct 19, 20235 min read
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Day 5 Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers blog tour...
THE TEN PENNERS ‘BACKYARD BEASTS AND CURIOUS CAPERS’ REVIEW HIGHLIGHTS BLOG TOUR & MORE The Ten Penners have created an anthology of...
smithjillwrites
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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Welcome to my blog tour day!
I am so happy to be able to chat about our new book “Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers”! It is our fourth anthology from The Ten Penners,...
smithjillwrites
Oct 18, 20234 min read
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Day 4 Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers Blog tour
Revamping the blog! Posted on 15/10/2023 | 1 Comment It is always a good time to start new things, now! Don’t put it off “Just Do It” as...
smithjillwrites
Oct 17, 20231 min read
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Day 3 Backyard Beasts & Curious Capers Blog tour
Just Write For KidsOctober 16, 2023Interviews, Just Write For Kids, Romi Sharp Welcome to a special #TheQuickSixInterview with Jill Smith...
smithjillwrites
Oct 16, 20234 min read
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