I love this book. Its one that begged to be written- combining a style that I enjoy- prose poetry and subject matter- rural life as it is- real sensory snapshots and real emotion.
I was fortunate to be awarded a May Gibbs literature trust residency in 2007 and 'Star Jumps' was written and dare I say written with tears- it is that close to me.
Of course a great publisher Sarah Foster and a great editor Sue Whiting at Walker make publication possible and immensely satisfying.
To the farm life that was- to a husband with whom I pioneered our own dairy farm and to six kids who loved to invent the game of Star Jumps.
The awards announcements are here:
4 comments:
So thrilled for you and your wonderful story. I was going to say book but it's more than so much more that. It's all story. SandyX
Did you do a star jump?!
i loved this book. so glad it's on the list. congratulations.
Thanks Sandy, Rochelle and Kate- there's nothing like encouragement to make a writer want to write more!
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