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Rebecca Toltz @rebeccatoltz.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

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What I am currently reading: - ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social - ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick - ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The Design of Books was an interesting and informative book on book design, cover and interior for different kinds of books. I liked its accessibility for non-designers - it steps through books and explains terms and considerations for readers and self-publishers.

Gleebooks @gleebooks.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

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Love this Rebecca! Hope you had fun and see you again soon! #globalbookcrawl

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

I went to a talk by Tristan Bancks at Apple Sydney on storytelling and how to use Freeform to work through story ideas. He's an interesting speaker and gave some useful tips for writing, including free writing and storyboarding. If only the iPads were free not just on loan!

Tristan Bancks presenting at Apple Sydney

Sometimes you have a day when both good and bad news comes. I had some disappointing news. I also had someone order multiple copies of both #Septopus and Princess Hayley's Comet. Thanks for putting much-needed sparkle in my day! Order at owltitude.com

Princess Hayley's Comet and Septopus both by Rebecca Fung and illustrated by Kathy Creamer. Next to them is a blue plush octopus

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On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social is a WWII middle grade historical fiction bringing up the dilemma of whether wrong things can ever be right, exploring how families were affected by the Darwin bombing, and exploring the wartime pigeon postal service. Very interesting read.

Yet you're still expected to do all the marketing. Not to mention carry all the other expenses as you're not going through a publisher. There has to be some better way for this to work.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 27/04/2025

The annoying thing that many of us authors, especially self-published authors, find, is that even when self-published there are so many others who demand a hefty cut of your sales yet you seem to be doing all the work. Platforms for selling. Distributors. Bookstores.

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Last day of #globalbookcrawl! I visited @gleebooks.bsky.social Here is Septopus in the kids' section. I am honoured to be placed next to some amazing books, including On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social which I'm reading right now. Trot into Gleebooks and check us both out!

Septopus by Rebecca Fung illustrated by Kathy Creamer in Gleebooks next to On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards (left) and The Spirit of the Crocodile (right)

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Congratulations to @drhelenedwards.bsky.social Legend of the Lighthouse Moon has won first place in Category 2 of the Forevability Awards, for books about disability, illness and inclusion.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Legend of the Lighthouse Moon @drhelenedwards.bsky.social - is a middlegrade historical tale that blends mystery and magic, set at a lighthouse. I love the sea atmosphere and the warmth that pervades the book - a beautiful sense of family while exploring the magical environment.

Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Dr Helen Edwards

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Should I not have visitors, so there is no need to scurryfunge?

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Signed copies of #Septopus are now available at Read on Books in Westfield Eastgardens. Support this wonderful independent bookstore - the staff are an absolute delight. I saw some kids peeking at my book as this photo was taken - I hope the shark didn't scare them!

Rebecca Fung outside Read on Books Westfield Eastgardens with her middle grade novel Septopus, illustrated by Kathy Creamer. This charming independent store is on L1.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Thank you to Better Read Than Dead bookshop at Newtown for stocking my book, #Septopus! For those who buy the book in this store, there's a fun little surprise between the pages - more fun with Septopus! Happy reading.

Rebecca Fung at Better Read Than Dead Newtown with her book, Septopus. There is a surprise hidden in the pages of the book!

Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Most of the time. I've gone back and tried to write in order but I have an ending I haven't caught up to yet.

Allison Tait @allisontaitwriter.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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Super excited to be on both the adult and kids’ programs at SWF this year! www.swf.org.au/writers/al-t...

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

- Try topics that excite you - Biographies/memoirs of interesting people - Children's/youth non-fiction, picture book non-fiction - 'Fun facts', trivia Try getting recommendations for something non-dry, but give a topic area. Do you want music, art, a certain period of history, maths?

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

All five stars just means not very many reviews yet.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

A super sad book. So impactful in just a slim volume. I think about how short it was yet so much happened, how the relationships and emotions were portrayed so meaningfully, how thought provoking it was, how it portrayed the class differences ... Superb story.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Two lovely-looking reads by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social arrived today! I look forward to exploring them both. On Gallant Wings and Legend of the Lighthouse Moon.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

I love unusual #words like this. I'm looking forward to dropping this in a conversation sometime. I have a meeting today so maybe I will absquatulate just so I can say it!

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

It's March, so march into Abbey's bookshop in the Sydney CBD and pick up a signed copy of #Septopus! Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!

Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Thank you to readers of #Septopus and Abbey's bookshop in Sydney CBD! We had to restock twice in two weeks because of your eagerness. Keep buying and keep telling your friends - signed copies still available. Join the Septopus Admiration Society! (find out more in the book!)

Thank you for being a Septopus fan! Books in Abbey's bookshop

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gazrj @gazrj.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Hey! I have a #newrelease 🏳️‍🌈 A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe. #historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

My top tips for #NationalStorytellingWeek: 1) Write the story YOU want to read. 2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz) 3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP! sfsaid.com/2017/01/thre...

Cartoon showing Snoopy by Charles M Schulz writing and rewriting. Caption: "Good Writing Is Rewriting"

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Don't know about tonight but last night I watched some eps of Hard Quiz Kids. It was so fun watching brainy kids answer questions about Greek mythology, birds of prey, caterpillar earthmovers, The Wizard of Oz etc and pay out the host Tom Gleeson. Hilarious stuff. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_Qu...

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Hard Quiz Kids - Wikipedia

Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

I heard someone use the word 'cad' yesterday. I used 'pash' today. Does anyone else use these words or do they sound hopelessly dated? Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words

DeRicki Johnson @derickijohnson.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

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“Foolscap” is A yellow notepad’s Funny Nome de plume Don’t know why They call it that Tradition I assume As #umbrella Friend used one To shield self From the rain His poems Got washed away Wet “fool’s cap” Is to blame To be fair— Tho friend’s no fool It’s funny All the same #vss365

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a person is holding a yellow notebook with a green pen in their hand .

Alt: a person is holding a yellow notebook with a green pen in their hand. They draw a raindrop on the paper.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Children's books are everyone's books! I told this to someone just the other day. You can derive much from reading children's books as an adult. And if you read and enjoyed a book as a child, if it was great it often lives on inside you in adulthood. Even when you're not thinking about it.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Sydney Writers! Are you interested in joining or starting a writing group? There's an information session on writers' groups hosted by Writing NSW this Saturday 15 February - free but you have to register. I thought it may be good to meet other writerly types. writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/eve...

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Writing Group Information Day: Find Your People

Join Writing NSW for an interactive session of activities and information for everyone interested in starting or joining a new writing group.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

I went to the opening of Sydney CBD's Dymocks' new children's book department. It's a lovely fun new space and today's event included activities, giveaways, colouring-in and talks/drawing lessons from Jacqueline Harvey, RA Spratt, Jade Goodwin and Bill Hope.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Happy #YearoftheSnake! In #Septopus, Stanley involves some sea snakes in a special mission - here I read from Chapter 4 - Stanley and the sea snakes. www.instagram.com/reel/DFcggbK...

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

In terms of questions, start with your idea and think of questions a reader might have. Why does she do that? What would he do next? How does she feel about that? Would he pick that or this? Where would they go next? What would make sense to happen if X does Y?

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

There are many different ways to start. Write an outline Start writing a scene and see where it goes Do some research on stuff related to thoughts on it, jot down notes, see what unfolds Ask questions to develop the story Mindmap, draw pics Character profiles Figure out the ending, write toward it

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

#Septopus has been restocked, signed copies at Abbey's Bookshop in the Sydney CBD! We want to thank those who bought all the last stock and please ... Head down and buy more and tell your friends! This 7-legged octopus is so grateful to have readers #middlegrade #childrensbooks

Septopus by Rebecca Fung restocked and signed at Abbey's bookshop

Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

1. Check you have the ingredients. 2. Run down to the supermarket in a panic. 3. Modify the recipe because supermarket didn't have 'that item' and convince yourself it won't really matter.

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Rebecca Fung @rebeccafung.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

I agree, very good point. I don't think I have got the balance right ever, I've moved from extremes. But it's good to get some short term wins/see those milestones to keep you motivated while also planning longer term for the big picture, and I need to work on that more.

I have put things in the attic and I swear they have disappeared years after when I looked for them. Truly a black hole.

The advantages of short people, where you can stand almost anywhere in the attic.

Ghosts and hostages need reading material too though.

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Isn't a positive emotion expressed at the end? Surely look at the happiness in that and celebrate it! 🤔🥳

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I cannot even remember which day of the week it was when I felt that loving feeling.

From Nine Nasty Words: John McWhorter's observations on Russian usages of some nasty words!

Table from Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter showing some usages of the Russian word for 'dick' and English equivalents

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Excerpt from Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter. I have a fantasy that someone 'fires my ass' someday so I can say this!

Excerpt from Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter. 'The boy ate the ham - you put the accent on ham. But here, it isn't 'I'm gonna fire your ASS,' but 'I'm gonna fire yer ass.' That is, you accent your ass exactly as you would accent - or better, unaccent - you. This means you ass means you, and thus your ass is a pronoun. You only notice the butt facet if you have occasion to think about it. No one sane would ever respond, 'Okay, but even if my ass is fired, the rest of me will still be coming back to work, and I hope you don't mind me working assless.'

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