Category Archives: News

We have a winner!

Posted on 20 April 2011 by Stephanie

I am very pleased to announce the winner of the Easter Book Voucher Competition from Random.Org  Congratulations, Lisa Forde-Piggott!  Lisa has won US$20 to spend on a book or books from TheBookDepository  I have emailed Lisa, privately with the details.   Happy Easter, everyone, and I’ll write … Continue reading →

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Easter Competition – WIN a Book Voucher

Posted on 12 April 2011 by Stephanie

I am pleased to announce a competition!  I have a US$20 book voucher for The Book Depository to give away for Easter.  And you can have up to seven chances to win! Here’s how to enter: Simply leave a comment on … Continue reading →

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A Song for Christchurch

Posted on 5 March 2011 by Stephanie

My songwriter friend, (wrote ‘Brother, Let Me Be Your Servant’) Richard Gillard, has written a song, a tribute to Christchurch. Listen to it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rplobKsj54Q This song is a gift to the people of New Zealand, royalty free for, and … Continue reading →

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The Horror That Unfolds

Posted on 22 February 2011 by Stephanie

Living in a small country like New Zealand with a population of just four million people, we are naturally very affected by any big event.  The Prime Minister said “We may well be witnessing New Zealand’s darkest day.”  I fear … Continue reading →

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A Homeschool Success Story

Posted on 27 January 2011 by Stephanie

Here’s a note from my friend, Heather Ducat. I had the pleasure of teaching her son English and Latin for a few years.  And I was delighted to hear her good news this week.  Read on…  My 14-year-old son has … Continue reading →

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Stop, Listen and Enjoy

Posted on 26 January 2011 by Stephanie

This week I have a new article in the Guest Writers section. Please take time to treat yourself to a lovely article written by my Spanish friend, Silvia Cachia.  The article is called Stop, Listen and Enjoy and Silvia tells … Continue reading →

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