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Rainbow Wheels (Book)

 So!!!  The Rainbow Wheels journey began a whopping six years ago when I met a lady named Jennifer Althaus. I had done some writing already at that time, but it wasn't for the appropriate age group. So, unfortunately, it could not be used for the book Rainbow Wheels. We had to come up with an original story and then, eventually, get it illustrated. During the first illustration process, I had the misfortune of having the illustrator run off on me. Then, I was tasked with finding another illustrator. Even though my new one was more pricey, she was great! This was a steep learning curve for me, as I had to learn how to handle currency exchange (AUD - USD), but it was certainly worth the time, money and effort. The illustrations did eventually come out exceptionally well!! :D Would I use this illustrator again? Yes, I will if I have a bit more money under my belt. I'm hoping to use her for a sequel to the first Rainbow Wheels. However, nothing is confirmed yet, as I still have to...

Blue Roo's Our Brisbane Story (From a Screenwriting perspective)

 This screenwriting adventure started in late March 2025. I was actually employed to some extent by Blue Roo to assist them with the screenwriting process. And to my surprise, it wasn't what I had originally thought it would be.  So, I was originally thinking I was going to help write the script, but in fact, I was helping edit it. So the screenwriting mentorship consisted of three Zoom meetings, during which I met with Dale and Sarah Jackson over several months. I would typically receive emails from either Dale or Sarah in reference to the screenwriting of things on a Sunday night; I would then do the actual editing of the documents on the following Tuesday and Wednesday nights, if possible, because my left-hand writing support worker, Alice, was kindly helping me review the document before we did the edits. I do remember getting frustrated over the fact that emails were getting into my inbox because it seemed that I would be receiving them after the time I would be able to h...

Blue Roo's Fatal Orbit Fri, 12 Jun, 6:30pm - 7:30pm Sat, 13 Jun, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

 For this production I'm a part of the audience but I still expect great things of the cast and crew can't wait to get my hands on a Program for Blue Roo's Fatal Orbit I will add more details as the time draws near but for now here's a brief description of what lies ahead. Description Don’t miss this latest, unique, interactive production from Blue Roo Theatre Company Inc.® Two performances only this June at the Queensland Multicultural Centre, Kangaroo Point . Fatal Orbit launches the Blue Roo Ensemble into a fast paced, funny, interactive and delightfully chaotic murder mystery, where the stakes are high, the suspects are shifty, and the detective work is…questionable. As clues drift, alliances shift, and logic occasionally flies out the airlock, the audience is invited to join the investigation. Grab your tickets from the link below hope to see familar faces there.  Fatal Orbit Until the next time I update this blog Thanks  Stephanie (: