Josephine Pennicott's Blog, page 18

Rainbow on a rainy night

Hello,
the beautiful Belinda Alexandra is not only a wonderful storyteller but also happens to be an angel when it comes to helping out wildlife and animals. And so when she requested I help to try to place this very pretty rescue cat, Rainbow I couldn't resist.



 I'd take her myself except my Smuchie cat would never speak to me again. If you live in Sydney and could provide a loving home for Rainbow, then all the information you need for her is HERE

I was sent this beautiful photo today of Poet's Cottage at the airport. And friends have been kindly sending me photos of when they see my book out in the wild making her way.


Here's a link also to a recent radio interview that I did with Penny Terry of ABC Tasmania if you would care to listen HERE.
And apart from that – it is school holidays. I have been busy with playdates, cinema and trying to finish the first draft of my latest mystery.
Tonight it is raining in Sydney. The weather has suddenly become crisp and cold and I'm heading to bed with Agatha Christie. xx
Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. – from The Lorax by Dr Seuss

Doing the bed dance

carla - image by carla coulson

I'm so thrilled to announce that I won the photo shoot in Sydney with the amazing Carla Coulson. I've loved Carla's work for years and so I cannot wait to meet her in person (and it's also perfect timing for a scene in my current book that I'm writing). Although I'm nervous at the thought of being photographed by her – I'm overjoyed that I shall be able to work her work at such close range. Thank you, Carla for selecting me and if you don't know her work – check out her beautiful new website HERE and I highly recommend all her books if you enjoy photography. xx

Poet’s Cottage in Good Reading

Hello,
The current edition of Good Reading magazine (April 2012) in Australia features an extract from my Reader’s Letter in Poet’s Cottage. It’s a two-page spread and features personal photographs taken at Stanley when I was first inspired by the sea-fishing village. It also has photos of some of the books I used for research.
Here is a link to the Good Reading magazine website HERE where you can purchase a copy online. It is a very lovely layout so thank you, Good Reading Magazine!

I’ve done another couple of radio interviews this week. On Thursday I’ll be speaking with Penny Terry from ABC Tasmania for the Statewide Afternoon programme. I’ll let you know when it will be aired.
On Monday I spoke with David Woods from ULTRA 106.5 – this one is meant to go to air this Saturday in Hobart at 9.20am, all going to plan.
And that is all for now my birds as I am very weary and going to curl up with my book. Thank you for visiting me. xx

Poet's Cottage in Good Reading

Hello,
The current edition of Good Reading magazine (April 2012) in Australia features an extract from my Reader's Letter in Poet's Cottage. It's a two-page spread and features personal photographs taken at Stanley when I was first inspired by the sea-fishing village. It also has photos of some of the books I used for research.
Here is a link to the Good Reading magazine website HERE where you can purchase a copy online. It is a very lovely layout so thank you, Good Reading Magazine!

I've done another couple of radio interviews this week. On Thursday I'll be speaking with Penny Terry from ABC Tasmania for the Statewide Afternoon programme. I'll let you know when it will be aired.
On Monday I spoke with David Woods from ULTRA 106.5 – this one is meant to go to air this Saturday in Hobart at 9.20am, all going to plan.
And that is all for now my birds as I am very weary and going to curl up with my book. Thank you for visiting me. xx

Muses and Photography

So many lovely and special things are happening that I can't keep up with it all.
Last Sunday I was a cover-girl for the Sunday Tasmanian which was totally fab.

My interview with Blanche Clark of the Herald Sun (Melbourne) ran this weekend, which you can read at this link HERE – soon I'll add a proper media section for all Poet's Cottage related articles and reviews.
I've also done a few radio interviews – I'll post dates of when they go to air when I get a moment.

Josephine Pennicott in the Herald Sun. Interview by Blanche Clark

The wonderful Carla Coulson is holding a competition where you can win a photo shoot with her in either Sydney or Paris. I didn't want to share this, being a true Scorpio woman who is determined to win when she wants something. I've admired and loved Carla's work for years and followed her Blog from its humblest beginnings to the incredible Blog it has become. And one of my dreams was that Carla would photograph me one day, as I would love to see her at work.
But to be fair (and to hopefully score more points for me to win because I blogged about it as well! It's that ruthless Scorpio thing)… here's the link HERE. But you have to be quick as the competition closes on the 3rd April. See, I told you but I didn't give you long…



Carla is the person who inspired me to purchase this magnificent Monica Bellucci photography book which is far more divine in the flesh than here. The red trimmed pages and the smell of this glorious massive book has to be experienced. My husband must think this is the best book that has ever come into the house with all its Monica nudes. And so if you wish to channel your inner-Bellucci then head to Carla Coulson's Blog to enter. And if you do happen to win, don't forget who sent you…

One of my favourite images of Monica and her husband Vincent.

 
Check back later in the week to read about a pretty cat called Rainbow and bones, friendship, women and story. Thank you for visiting me. XX

Thank you, Hobart.

Thank you, Hobart for getting Poet's Cottage on its debut week NO 4 at Fullers Bookhop. This was my father's favourite bookshop so means a lot to me! Have just spoken on radio to Hobart so will let Tasmanians know when the broadcasts are going to be played. xx

image via Fullers

Sadie Jones on Creativity. Love her office wallpaper.

Airport Grooviness

Today was one of those teacher's days off. I played Lego with my daughter all day. I am not a Lego lover in any way shape or form. I've just reached the final chapter of the first draft of my Currawong mystery and so intensely frustrating to have to stop AGAIN. But my lovely writing mate, Nathan Burrage cheered me up when he sent through this picture of Poet's Cottage at the airport. How divine to see it presented and looking so grand whilst I sit at home constructing Lego cars. Thank you, Nathan! xx

'Love' for Enid Blyton inspires – People – News – Inner West Courier

'Love' for Enid Blyton inspires – People – News – Inner West Courier.

A stylish thank you.

Elizabeth Taylor is one of the patron saints of my garden writing shed. For everyone who has been so wonderful to my book the last few weeks I wish I could thank you with as much style and beauty as this stylish beauty. xx