by Maria Tumolo | Sep 14, 2020 | Lifestyle, Trinidad and Tobago, Writing
Lauded as a story that chronicles the lives of various characters who are connected in very unnatural ways. They pursue an understanding of these connections which leads to a journey of discovery and growth. ‘Evolution’s Edge’ is co-authored by two...
by Maria Tumolo | Apr 9, 2019 | Blogger Event, Lifestyle, Writing
In my teens, I dabbled with poetry that was before I discovered journaling. My style was closest to blank verse, it I ever got my head around ‘iambic pentameter’. At university I majored in English which meant I studied a fair bit of Shakespeare which I thoroughly...
by Maria Tumolo | Mar 11, 2019 | Children's Literature, Lifestyle, Writing
During a recent conversation about my future plans, I mentioned that I’m currently looking for work in the Social Media/Publishing area and I have a book to revisit. Then, it occurred to me that I’ve not spoken about my book for about a year. The last time was when my...
by Maria Tumolo | Oct 25, 2016 | Book Events, Storytelling, Travel, Writing
As some of you may know, two weeks ago, the children and I visited the Discover Stories Centre. It was amazing! We were fortunate to follow it up last weekend, by attending a story writing and drawing event hosted by Emirates Airlines and lead by Sarah McIntyre and...
by Maria Tumolo | Mar 13, 2016 | Writing
Last month I discovered a writing challenge on Instagram #rockyourhandwriting. The timing could not have been better. My handwriting has always been poor. Now that Angelo is in Reception, he has begun to learn the basics of cursive writing. Sitting with him to...
by Maria Tumolo | Jun 11, 2015 | Book Events, Diversity, Lifestyle, Publishing, Writing
When I began researching and writing my picture book with my children and other mixed race children in mind, I realised how limited the book industry is in the UK. I had to purchase books from the USA. In one instance, I waited over a month for a book to arrive. How...
