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Ruth Ellen Parlour

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Ruth Ellen Parlour

Category Archives: Writing

I want it all and I want it right now!

July 3, 2020

So you’ve got an urge to write a story, to spill your thoughts, ideas, emotions, and the essence of your …

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The Creative Yearning

June 26, 2020

Creative Writing. It’s something I’ve put on the back burner in recent years as self-doubt got the better of me. …

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Top Tips for Creating a Children’s Picture Book

January 8, 2016

Just because you’re writing for kids doesn’t mean it’s going to be an easy ride. On the contrary, children are …

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Five Ways to Get Book Reviews in 2016 by Lexington Alexander

November 13, 2015

I want to thank Lex for writing this guest post for me. Read my review of Lex’s book, The Curly-tailed …

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What do you look for in a Children’s Book?

July 14, 2015

I’m looking to start reviewing children’s picture books, partly for fun and partly for market research. I’d like to know …

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The Water Dragons is Available to Buy!

July 4, 2015

The day has finally arrived! My children’s book, The Water Dragons: Too Heavy to Fly, is now out in the …

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Boy Vs Girl Fictional Gender Roles for Characters.

July 1, 2015

I have to admit, I wasn’t a girly girl. I used to play with my brother’s toys, climb trees, and …

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My Biggest Compromise with The Water Dragons

June 17, 2015

There’s a famous writing saying that gets banded around the internet: It means that sometimes, no matter how much you …

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Is it Ok to have Morals in Children’s Books?

June 10, 2015

People ask me what the moral is in my book. My Aunt works in a library and often does readings …

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Creating the Artwork for The Water Dragons

June 3, 2015

As a child I remember holding one of my brother’s Warhammer books and studying the image. It was so full …

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About Me

Hi! My name is Ruth Ellen and I am a surface pattern designer, illustrator, author, and artist, from Durham UK. I create designs to liven up your life, with fun, bold and quirky florals. I love gardening, reading, rabbits, and playing the kalimba (badly).

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