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Month: January 2023

Screen Acting Tips

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by admin

Conquering hurdles Screen acting has to look and feel real!Here are a few tips to explain how to achieve this. Listen and then react. Listen to your partner, who is delivering the lines. Please do not pick up on cues! Picking up on cues makes it look artificial and unsure of your lines. Poor actors…

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Self-tape audition for actors

Posted on January 14, 2023March 16, 2023 by admin
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Tea

Posted on January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 by admin

As far back as I remember, I loved tea.My Mum used to say when I was little,I would shout out “anna capa tea,” which meant “I wanted a cup of tea.”If they didn’t understand meI used to stamp my foot and get a bit frustrated. I was even hooked back then! And if you know…

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First Blog Try Something New!

Posted on January 9, 2023March 16, 2023 by admin

Try Something New! Stepping Back. I don’t usually write long posts and am not used to bringing too much attention to myself. But just wanted to give a different perspective on how covid affected me and maybe, just stepping back and having a re-think could change things. How Covid changed things  I still believe in…

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Headshots for Actors

Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 by admin

Headshots. There is so much to say about headshots I broke it down into paragraphs.There is so much confusing advice out there about headshots, therefore I will try to make it more clear for you. 1.What is a headshot? A headshot is a professional photograph, usually, your head and shoulders, which are attached to your…

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Filmmaking solo plus one

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by admin

Yes, even the title suggests it could be an overwhelming task. The frustrating thing is that we have been doing this for 28 years and we make it look easy and if anyone knows anything about this industry, they know it’s far from easy. Why? You probably say, why do it? Well, the answer is…

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Try Something New!

Posted on January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 by admin

I don’t usually write long posts and am not used to bringing too much attention to myself, but just wanted to give a different perspective on how Covid affected me and maybe, just stepping back and having a re-think could change things.  I still believe in as much as we are moving on and want…

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First Words!

Posted on January 6, 2023March 3, 2023 by admin

    Words to me are powerful messengers that can be interpreted in so many ways.They can stir an ocean of emotions within us; happy, sad, inspirational, pain, fear, nostalgia, joy, desire, surprise, excitement ……. endless feelings of reactions. I hope you enjoy my writing as much as I love creating words.So let’s do this…

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My children's Books

Mary the Pea green Fairy The Pea-Green Fairy is a gentle rhyming story about Mary, a fairy who feels different because she is green. Teased and unsure of herself, she looks for a sign that it’s okay to be who she is. A quiet, magical tale about self-acceptance, confidence, and learning that being different can be something to celebrate. 💚 Ages 4yrs to 9yrs To Buy on Amazon
two young gilrs aged about 10 years ago with sitting with their backs to us, looking into a sunset
TESSA — a touching middle-grade story about friendship, growing up, and the choices we don’t get to make.
Age 8yrs to 11yrs
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My Poetry Book

Float away in a Bubble captures the beautiful way verses are composed but adds her magic that makes her stand out to be different. Colourful, imaginative words that will warm your heart. Float Away in a Bubble is an unforgettable journey of pathos, humour, love and a hint of mischief!
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