Small Wonders: Huge thank you to Ginninderra Press for publishing my poetry pamphlet, 'Small Wonders', a poetry collection celebrating creatures cute and quirky.
Poetry for the Planet: Showcases the work of ninety-seven poets from Australia and New Zealand, edited by Julia Kaylock and Denise O'Hagan. My poem, Bowerbird Blues is on page 88 of this 'anthology of imagined futures'.
Cicada Sing Song: ‘The cicadas are above ground at last. This will be the loudest sing song ever. Who knew that cicadas could rap?’
The Cat Thief: Olive would love to own a pet cat but her plan to steal one doesn’t seem to be working. Olive has another idea. Will she finally find the cat of her dreams? A humorous picture book for young children up to eight years. The book includes some intertextuality which will amuse adults reading the book out loud. Cheeky, fun illustrations encapsulate Olive’s unfortunate efforts as a cat thief.
Gargoyle's Garden: Gargoyles come in all shapes and forms. They live at the top of olds buildings. They have a spout in their mouth which takes the rainwater away from the sides of the buildings so they don't get damaged. But this gargoyle is bored. He wants to find a friendly garden to live in. One night, the moon beams down on Gargoyle.
Little Spiral: He may be small but he loves exploring.
Join Little Spiral on his journey through the rainforest.
Stay safe Little Spiral.
Ziggy's Zoo: Ziggy's creating her very own zoo.
She wants to find ten exhibits.
What will they be?
Who will they be?
In the garden in the sun is where she finds exhibit one.
Can you spot the hidden numbers and the little green beetle on every page?
50 Funny Poems for Children, from Thynks Publishing is very special for me as I won their competition and subsequently the book cover was designed around my poem, ‘Mr. Pickle’s Pet Shop.’
Alphabet Soup Magazine Spring 2011 includes my poem ‘Trim.’ (Thank you Rebecca Newman)
Alphabet Soup Magazine Autumn 2013 includes my poem ‘Frog Pie.’ (Yes, they existed!)
My poem ‘The Visit’ is included in this 2014 Anthology from Thynks Publications (This poem also appeared in the 2013 anthology Short and Twisted from Celapene Press)
(March 2015) - and it was a blast to have a poem published in School Magazine. ‘Mrs. Chippy’ is all about the cat who sailed with Ernest Shackleton.
The Looking Glass, a magazine published by a lovely team of people from Dublin University, included my poem, ‘Zoe’s Zoo’ in their May 2015 edition.
Lucky Draw published by Prints Charming Books and edited by Sally Odgers is a collection of 50 stories by 33 authors. My story ‘Teach Me to Dance’, set during World War 2, is included.
Pop a Poem on a Postcard, an anthology of poems from Thynks Publications, includes my poem ‘Creepy Stuff’
Short and Twisted 2012 published by Celapene Press includes my short story ‘Snapdragon.’ This story also appears in the lovely Dee White’s e-book ‘Heat’ anthology.
Short and Twisted 2017: My 100 worder 'Reckless' on page 109. I've always been obsessed with towers. I suppose Freud would have something to say about that. I love them; the Tower of London, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Eiffel Tower, even Centre Point Tower. Then there are the wonderful stories where a tower is of great significance; Rapunzel for example. I shouldn't have done it. It was foolish, reckless and dangerous. But for once I wanted to live on the edge. So I had to do it you see. I just marched into the supermarket, produced my trusty umbrella and knocked down the tower of baked bean cans.
The Ball of the Future, stories long and short from Earlyworks Press includes 2 of my flash fiction 100 worders, ‘The Garden’ and ‘The Gamble.’
Happily Ever After from Forward Press includes my poem ‘Trim’ (yes, another cat poem)
Countdown March 2016 (The School Magazine) Hope you enjoy my poem ‘A Goat Afloat.’
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: An anthology of Christmas Tales
Freelance writer Pat (Tricia) Simmons is passionate about words and the difference they can make in day-to-day life. For Pat, this website serves as an ideal place to spread her words, make connections in the world of writing, and get her name out there. For more information about Pat or her work, contact her today.
I’m delighted to announce that my picture book text, ‘Ziggy’s Zoo’ has been accepted for publication by www.littlepinkdogbooks.com
My book ‘52 Twisted Tales’ can be ordered by contacting me directly.
Cost is $10.00 which includes postage within Australia.
'We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.'
Author, poet, playwright
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