Jim Spain's Blog – September 2011 Archive (4)

Bootin' about the Bush.

 

Bourke  ‘n  Back.

 

We’ve just been out to Bourke ‘n back, by train ‘n then by road

to visit with a great ol’ bloke, who once shouldered a heavy load,

makin’ roads ‘n fixin’ them, all around the ol’ Bourke Shire

but now ‘e rests, as is their due, when Tall Tale Tellers retire.

Now Outback Jack, he guided us - ‘round…

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Added by Jim Spain on September 23, 2011 at 15:49 — No Comments

Bush Burden.

Design and production

 

Jim's Jottings Publications

Topical Rhymes about Aussie Times

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Added by Jim Spain on September 20, 2011 at 18:43 — 1 Comment

A memoir ?

Birthplace, a memoir.



prologue :

My birth paper says, young Jim is a male, apparently I was - hearty and hale.Very soon after, my family went away - to another town, for just a short stay.Life in the depression, my ensuing years, were a very long session.

Now, Jim is a contraction of a much bigger name.Perhaps, the two my folks chose they thought would bring fame.Well, it never happened. I don’t really care.They’ve all served me well, no need for…

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Added by Jim Spain on September 19, 2011 at 18:12 — No Comments

Authors Beware.

Recently came across this item. Thought it worth sharing.

Suggest you check it out then make your individual decisions -

New Authors Beware!


It has come to our attention that there are a lot of new authors getting burnt out there by self-publishing houses and vanity publishers.

So this article is to help you be aware of a few pitfalls out there.



There are two general rules to keep in mind when it comes to choosing how to publish your…

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Added by Jim Spain on September 19, 2011 at 18:00 — No Comments

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