Michelle Worthington is an award-winning children's author and international guest speaker on the power of storytelling. Michelle is dedicated to encouraging a strong love of reading and writing in young children and supports the vision of empowering youth through education and working on books that are purposeful, innovative and inspirational.
Monday, 13 May 2013
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Giuseppe Poli - Artist: A peaceful spot
Giuseppe Poli - Artist: A peaceful spot: I've had great fun developing my take on owls. I've experimented with a few designs and then colour combos. In the end, the artwork...
So excited to be working with Giuseppe for my next picture book with New Frontier Publishing!
So excited to be working with Giuseppe for my next picture book with New Frontier Publishing!
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Author Interview with Michelle Worthington
1) How long have you been writing? How long have you wanted to write?
I have been writing since I was 10 years old. My Grade 6 teacher and primary school principal encouraged and developed my love of words and writing.
2) What originally inspired you (if anything)?
I have always had an overactive imagination, which helps. I read a book every night as a child and I am now inspired by my children who also love to read.
3) What books do you have published, prices and where to find them.
The Bedtime Band www.wombatbooks.com.au $19.95
The Pink Pirate www.thepinkpiratebook.com $17.95
Yellow Dress Day www.michelleworthington.com $24.95
Coming Soon
Start of the Ocean
Each the Same
4) What is your favourite from your own books?
I love all by books equally, like they were my own children.
5) Name another Australian author who you admire and why?
I am inspired by all authors who write with an authentic voice, especially Australian authors who are successful in a market that is still very dominated by overseas publications.
6) What are your dreams/aspirations?
I hope to be a full time author and share my stories internationally.
7) When did you decide you had “made it” as an Aussie author or if you haven’t yet, when will you?
I don’t think I have made it as an Aussie author because I haven’t been interviewed on Channel 7’s Sunrise yet. It is another dream of mine.
8) What is the most memorable event of this journey for you?
Having my son borrow my book from his school library just to show it off to his friends.
9) What was the hardest thing to overcome or achieve along the way?
Still working my 9 to 5 job when I really want to be at home writing.
10) Other comments. Including what would you say to inspire a new author....
Dream Big. Never underestimate the power of a can do attitude and never ever give up.
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Liebster Award - Thank You!
2. Answer the 11 questions from the nominator, list 11 random facts about yourself and create 11 questions for your nominees.
3. Present the Liebster Blog Award to 11 bloggers who you feel deserve to be noticed. These blogs must have 200 followers or less. Leave a comment on their blog to let them know they’ve been nominated by you.
4. Copy and paste the blog award on your blog. Post all the items listed in item 2 on your blog also.
The 11 Questions asked of me are:
1. What are you most passionate about?
Writing empowering picture books for children.
2. What most influences your blog writing?
I am very open and honest about sharing my journey to be a successful author.
3. How do your perk yourself up when feeling down?
Pink icing has medicine qualities, especially on donuts and cupcakes.
4. Who or what brings the most light to your life?
My family. No question.
5. What is the best advice you could give a friend?
The right pair of shoes can change your life.
6. What challenges you most in life?
Being patient while I make my dreams come true.
7. What’s one thing you absolutely cannot live without?
High heels and lip gloss...and my family...
8. Your favourite part of your body?
My eyes.
9. What’s your biggest talent?
Making people feel comfortable around me.
10. What’s your simplest pleasure?
Singing along to the radio in the car
11. How do you brighten the day of other people?
Smiles are magical.
My blog nominees are:
1. http://dimswritestuff.blogspot.com.au/
2. http://nosycrow.com/blog/rhyming-picture-books
3. http://timmcfarlane.blogspot.com.au/
4. http://iheartpicturebooks.blogspot.com.au/
5. http://picturebookden.blogspot.com.au/
6. http://thekitchentablenetwork.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/networking-a-two-way-street/
7. http://atasteofmorning.com/
8. http://marshmallowfluffxo.wordpress.com/
9. http://reflectionsonlifethusfar.wordpress.com/
10. http://pennechantelartist.wordpress.com/
11. http://www.ohthelovelythings.com/
Friday, 25 January 2013
Australia Day Book Giveaway Hop
As you know, I am a fiercely proud Australian author, editor and book reviewer.
I am especially proud to be participating in the Australia day Book Giveaway Hop
To celebrate this gorgeous country we live in and all the amazing literary talent coming through as the next generation of Australian authors, I would like to offer you this amazing Australia Day Book Giveaway.
When you purchase a copy of The Pink Pirate
or Yellow Dress Day
from my website
or Facebook Fan page
you will receive a FREE copy of my bestselling children's picture book
The Bedtime Band
valued at $19.99
On for one lucky Facebook fan,
if you go to this picture on my facebook page (after you've liked it)
and comment "Happy Australia Day, Michelle!"
you go into the draw to win all three books for FREE!
thanks to Book'd Out
and Confessions from Romanholics
http://confessionsfromromaholics.com/
Entries close at midnight on Monday 28th 2013. The winners will be announced Monday February 4th.
Don't forget to check out all the other giveaways at
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