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I have a new blog about writing and books and things, so do drop by. It is called BOOKWORDS at writingthebookwords.blogspot.com

I am looking forward to the New Year and I have all sorts of exciting things planned. I will be updating the information on my EVENTS page in the next few days and my picture gallery will also be getting a facelift with lots of new photos and a chance to see work done by children in some of the schools I have visited.

In the meantime you might like to have a look at my guest blog on  farmlanebooks blog where there is also a GIVEAWAY of 2 copies of my book Writing For Children. but you have to leave a comment before 5th January to be entered into the draw.

And why not drop into an Awfully Big Blog Adventure varied thoughts each day from the SAS (Scattered Authors Society) members.   I will be blogging every couple of weeks, but here is my latest pre-Christmas blog. – Ghosts on the Street.

On Saturday (28th November) The Homecoming 2009 Art Car Parade will be  part of the official opening of Edinburgh’s Christmas and a celebration weekend around St Andrew’s day, there is to be a parade of illuminated fantastical cars including our own favourite vehicle, Hamish McHaggis’s Whirry Bang, complete with lights! 

The Whirry Bang is seen here at the Clan Gathering in July this year- where Hamish was the children’s mascot.

Come along and join in the fun! The cars will all be on display from 3pm   in Edinburgh’s Parliament Square (High Street)  and I will be there with Sally  and Hamish himself, so come and say hello! and get some stickers for the children.  The parade starts a 5pm and will finish in St Andrew’s Square Gardens. see Edinburgh’s Christmas for more details