Cairns here I come!

I will be signing books at Angus & Robertson Cairns City Central on Saturday the 27th of March, from 12-2pm. Please come and say Hi.

Books are still selling well. With the Pyjama foundation ordering some for their libraries. The Pyjama foundation are a group of dedicated people who read to foster children. I hope they enjoy one on one time with Eric.

Angus & Robertson Grand Central are organizing holiday activities over the Easter Vacation and are having a fun day with Eric on Saturday the 11th of April from 10-12pm. Activities include making masks, drawing, enjoy a reading and I will also be on hand to sign your copy.

New Year, New Hope

2010 brings the start of a new year and for me it's the start of being cancer free. I've had all my scans and tests and have been given the all clear. It also means more book promotions and another donation to breast cancer charities. This time $1000 to the BCNA. Thank you to those of you who have a copy on your book shelf, may you always enjoy that special bond that comes with reading books to children.

Signing in Store

I will be signing in store at Angus & Robertson bookstore at Grand Central, Margaret St Toowoomba on Saturday the 28th of November, 2009 at 10am. Come in and say hi and get your copy signed.

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Officially Launched!

Children's Librarian Margy Heuschele officially launched Eric the Echidna at the Toowoomba Library on Saturday the 12th of September. She is pictured (center) with Illustrator Mick Grace and Author Deb Pacholke.
The children in attendance had a wonderful morning making Echidna masks and eating Echidna cupcakes, as well as listening intently to the story. Michael happily shared some of his drawing secrets.

Book Launch Details

Hi Everyone, I invite you to my very first book launch. It is all happening at the Toowoomba City Library on Saturday the 12th of September, 2009 at 10.30am. We are having a drawing competition, craft activities, Author & Illustrator book signing, story reading, morning tea, and books will be on sale. It should be a lot of fun. Hope to see you there. Deb

Proceeds Fundraising for Breast Cancer

Proceeds Fundraising for Breast Cancer

Part proceeds from the sale of "Eric the Echindna Has Lost His Spikes" will be donated to help raise awareness and funds to assist women with Breast Cancer. More details available when book is nearing completion, currently it is at the printers. It will be available at selected outlets or via email and receipt of cheque/money order.

Great News

A big thank you to my son Josh for the wonderful digital enhancement you have done to help make "Eric the Echidna" possible. Josh is currently in his second year of University at USQ in Toowoomba. He is studying a combined degree, majoring in I.T. and Multi-Media. Your expertise, skill and patience has paid off. A job well done. Thanks.

Love Mum. "Anyone would be crazy not to hire you!"

Great News

Great news the book is getting closer to completion, with the proof approved and printing in process. It looks like we will have a special advanced release prior to the launch, in aid of the Nurse of the year entrant Joyce Buckley. This is set to be held at the St Vincents Hospital Daffodil Day Breakfast on the 28th of August, 2009.

Tentative dates for the official launch are being chosen. It will probably be mid September at the Toowoomba City Library. This will help focus on the up and coming school holiday activities for the children. Online order forms will be available soon, along with outlet purchase details.