Whether you've googled up writing and publishing or you came here by browsing. One thing is quite certain...you've come to this website because you want to write.
With proper preparation and encouragement you will learn from this site the necessary information on how to develop your writing skills. How to mature your writer's eye, and most importantly, where and how to publish and market your end product.

READING CLINIC:
In our reading clinic if you have a problem that concerns books. We want to hear from you. Do you know someone who never reads and want some suggestions as to what might entice them into the world of literature? If you want a full and frank discussion of your particular literary conundrum, then our clinic can prescribe the right material from qualified writers.

You can browse through the site at your leisure and pick up hints about short story writing as well as how to write a novel. Access to the site is free to everyone without logining in.  As this site is a new version of the Billabong Valley site it will take some time to build it up to a point where newcomers to the site will gain knowledge free and have the option of using the members section to have their work edited and prepared for the publishing world.

THE SAFE PLACE:   

When you purchase your copy of this terrific book you will be able you will be able to join John, Gill and the  vets and volunteers as they tirelessly work to save the unwanted, unloved dogs of Phuket.You will befriend Sanea a young Thai boy who works with the team of dog catchers and vets and learns all about the street dogs as well as how to live his life meaningfully as he journeys through these pages.

At times poignantly sad, and at others hilariously funny, the team battle diseases, rampaging monkeys and even the tsunami in their efforts to provide a safe place for the stray dogs and cats. Based on a true story with many real and revealing situations, you will come to love the characters of canines such as three legged Milo, Snouser, the Sgt. Major and a very wicked Black and Tan Doberman who is hopelessly out of place on the island of Phuket.

This is a book for children but also for anyone who cares about the street dogs and cats as they battle for their very existece on an island paradise.

Any adult who cares about animal welfare will want to read this book.

The best thing is, every time you buy a book, every cent that the Soi Dog Foundation makes from the sale, will go into a fund to prevent and treat distemper.

The author Don Cronk is best know for his Billabong Valley series for younger children and also for his tireless efforts to encouraging creative writing with young people. Don carried the expenses to produce the book, and generously donated every cent of profit to the Soi Dog Foundation.

At only $19.99 plus postage and packaging this quality book is a bargain, so why not buy a copy for yourself, for any children you know, for the school library, for your neighbours, and even great Aunt Agatha.

If you're looking for a website that tells you the truth about writing and its pitfalls. If you want an honest look at what  other websites are REALLY offering (for example: The following is a statement from another website. "We make your book available FOR ORDER in the following places.")

FOR ORDER doesn't mean they place it on the book shelf. It means your book is listed on their website in hopes that a book store will browse a list of books printed by said company. Why would a book store take the time to browse for more books when they are already inundated with books from sales reps?

Become a member of the Billabong Valley site and learn from a professional writer how to get your story out of your head and onto paper.

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