Rachelle Sadler
Name: Rachelle Sadler
Genre: Poems, picture books and middle grade novels
Publications: Rachelle’s poem ‘Bugged!’ is to be published in Sally Odgers’ upcoming Prints Rhyming Anthology, coming February 2015.
Social Media: www.rachellesadler.com
Facebook - Rachelle Sadler Children’s Author.
Bio:
Rachelle writes poems, picture books and middle grade novels. She has always loved reading from as far back as she can remember. As a child, Rachelle begged her parents for a tree house she could escape to and while away her time reading. It never came, so now she begs her husband! Her two young children help (and hinder) her writing, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
10 Questions with Rachelle
What draws you to writing for children specifically?
Writing for children is so rewarding as they absorb everything and let their imagination run free. I love writing picture books because these are children’s first contact with reading and are enjoyed with a loved one.
How long have you been writing?
I was awarded a ‘Student of the Week’ award in grade one for a story I wrote about dinosaurs and dreaming. I haven’t stopped writing since!
Who is your dream publisher?
Honestly, it is whoever loves my story as much as I do and is as passionate as I am about getting that story into the hands of children.
What do you do to assist you in writing?
I joined Write Links, SCBWI, and the Australian Society of Authors. I attend as many workshops and conferences as I can, some of these online. I am a member of a few online writing groups. I follow a select group of writer’s blogs. I read books and articles. And I live life! That’s when I get all of my ideas!
What are your writing goals?
To write stories for children that engage, inspire and encourage readers to laugh and love life. Specific writing goals include completing a middle grade mystery, writing manuscripts for some ideas I had while participating in ‘Picture Book Idea Month’, as well as polishing some picture book manuscripts in progress.
Was there a particular book in your childhood that had a big influence on you?
I have vivid memories of hiding away on a seat in a secret corner of my garden, whilst reading Roald Dahl’s Matilda and The BFG. These books opened my world to imagination and creativity.
What does your ideal Sunday look like?
A relaxing breakfast with my family, good coffee, attend my local church, spend the afternoon writing while sipping a vanilla milkshake, and finish the day off having a BBQ with family and friends.
Who/ what inspires you?
NATURE. For inspiration, I only need to gaze at flora and fauna. Or the stars. Or the mountains. Or the ocean. Or the rainforest. Or the storm. Or the…
Have you got any inspirational writing quotes you would like to share?
‘There is something quite delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.’ - Beatrix Potter
‘You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.’ - CS Lewis
If you could meet any 3 children’s writers who would they be?
Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, Lynley Dodd and Mem Fox. Oops, that’s four.
Genre: Poems, picture books and middle grade novels
Publications: Rachelle’s poem ‘Bugged!’ is to be published in Sally Odgers’ upcoming Prints Rhyming Anthology, coming February 2015.
Social Media: www.rachellesadler.com
Facebook - Rachelle Sadler Children’s Author.
Bio:
Rachelle writes poems, picture books and middle grade novels. She has always loved reading from as far back as she can remember. As a child, Rachelle begged her parents for a tree house she could escape to and while away her time reading. It never came, so now she begs her husband! Her two young children help (and hinder) her writing, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
10 Questions with Rachelle
What draws you to writing for children specifically?
Writing for children is so rewarding as they absorb everything and let their imagination run free. I love writing picture books because these are children’s first contact with reading and are enjoyed with a loved one.
How long have you been writing?
I was awarded a ‘Student of the Week’ award in grade one for a story I wrote about dinosaurs and dreaming. I haven’t stopped writing since!
Who is your dream publisher?
Honestly, it is whoever loves my story as much as I do and is as passionate as I am about getting that story into the hands of children.
What do you do to assist you in writing?
I joined Write Links, SCBWI, and the Australian Society of Authors. I attend as many workshops and conferences as I can, some of these online. I am a member of a few online writing groups. I follow a select group of writer’s blogs. I read books and articles. And I live life! That’s when I get all of my ideas!
What are your writing goals?
To write stories for children that engage, inspire and encourage readers to laugh and love life. Specific writing goals include completing a middle grade mystery, writing manuscripts for some ideas I had while participating in ‘Picture Book Idea Month’, as well as polishing some picture book manuscripts in progress.
Was there a particular book in your childhood that had a big influence on you?
I have vivid memories of hiding away on a seat in a secret corner of my garden, whilst reading Roald Dahl’s Matilda and The BFG. These books opened my world to imagination and creativity.
What does your ideal Sunday look like?
A relaxing breakfast with my family, good coffee, attend my local church, spend the afternoon writing while sipping a vanilla milkshake, and finish the day off having a BBQ with family and friends.
Who/ what inspires you?
NATURE. For inspiration, I only need to gaze at flora and fauna. Or the stars. Or the mountains. Or the ocean. Or the rainforest. Or the storm. Or the…
Have you got any inspirational writing quotes you would like to share?
‘There is something quite delicious about writing the first words of a story. You never quite know where they’ll take you.’ - Beatrix Potter
‘You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.’ - CS Lewis
If you could meet any 3 children’s writers who would they be?
Enid Blyton, Roald Dahl, Lynley Dodd and Mem Fox. Oops, that’s four.
