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BALLOONS LIT. JOURNAL

Interviewed by Aaduna

12/3/2018

 
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I was interviewed by publisher of aaduna Bill Berry, Jr, for the kick-off of his "Chat Me Up Sundays" series. Check it out here:

http://aadunanotes.blogspot.hk/2018/03/talk-talk-talk.html

BLJ @ HKU Again

2/3/2018

 
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Having done my guest lecture at the University of Hong Kong in the evening of 28 Feb on teaching the high-ability, I grasped the chance in the end to promote BLJ to the master's students as well as the two hosts! Thanks to Dr YUEN Man-tak (first on the left) and Dr Serene CHAN (first on the right) for inviting me for the session and showing great interest in BLJ.


​Pete

BALLOONS Lit. Journal Introduced in Word Matters

23/1/2018

 
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I recently have an article on BALLOONS Lit. Journal published in Word Matters, the journal of The Society of Teachers of Speech and Drama (UK). It introduces the journal to speech and drama educators and practitioners as well as sharing with people the experience I have using different parts of the magazine as valuable teaching materials. Click the image or here to read the article in full.


Pete

Happy Xmas!!!

25/12/2017

 
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Dear all, may your days be filled with blessings, happiness and love! Merry Christmas🎄and have a fantastic 2018!!!🎊🎉🎊🎉

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Pete

BLJ Turns THREE!!!

17/11/2017

 
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Tom Kwok, student, Hong Kong
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Marco Chan, student, Hong Kong
BLJ turns three this month! Glad to share with you artwork (above) from 2 local students, Tom Kwok for the painting and Marco Chan for the mixed-media work - both immensely heart-warming for BLJ's anniversary celebration. Thanks guys!
Also, the following pieces came to me equally passionately to bless this humble literary journal:

Dear BLJ

You remind me 
of that lacquered doll
my parents 
gave me as a gift --
the kind of doll
I could twist open
again and again,
always to find
another gift
waiting inside.

Happy Birthday!

— Jacqueline Jules, poet, USA
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Balloons, rejoicing and happiness, hopes and dreams.

Since its publishing three years ago, BALLOONS has striven to bring in the magic of language into people's lives. From contrasting and dramatic art pieces, to witty cute poems, the beauty of literature is shown vividly through intricate words and graphics. This magazine brings one venture through audacious journeys, travelling across dimensions and worlds in different perspectives.

While thought exists, words are alive and literature becomes an escape, not from, but into living'. BALLOONS LIT JOURNAL, an intellectual and visual delight, has inspired young readers and writers to appreciate the wonder of literature. Marking the third year of its publishing, this magazine has brought allurement and fascination to readers throughout its previous five issues.

Balloons, rejoicing and happiness, hopes and dreams. Looking forward to more magic to come.

— Oscar Au, student, Hong Kong
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For small readers of ‘Balloons Lit’
When you let go of a balloon
and dream of soaring someday soon
...far away into the blue...
your imagination will be flying high
long before you take to the sky.

You read stories in your favorite magazine
that carry you there in the meantime.
Perhaps you want to say: ‘thanks’ 
and ‘may the heavens bless you.’

Travel angels love to listen
to grateful children’s wishes
and happily help young wings unfold
for journeys of tomorrow.

— Monika John, writer, USA
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Words of blessing
to Balloons Lit Journal,
with inspiring thoughts
sent your way.
Turning three has filled us with glee.
Balloons are floating in the air
bringing lots of joy to you and me.

— Mary Bone, poet, USA
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Thanks to all of you who have contributed to BLJ by writing, reading, and/or enjoying. I'm looking forward to exploring many more three-years of BLJ!

Pete

Birthday Challenge!

2/10/2017

 
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-ANNOUNCEMENT-

Dear friends of BLJ, our journal turns 3 in November!!!
Now here's a challenge for you guys!

To celebrate the occasion, you are invited to submit a text (loosely defined) of blessing words for our journal!

Format: poetry/passage/artwork/photograph/video/sound clip or anything in between!

Please send your work to: editorblj@yahoo.com 
(Title it “Birthday Challenge”)

Please include your short bio, occupation, and country of origin.

Deadline: 31 Oct 2017

*Selected 10 winners will receive a print copy of BLJ Issue 6 by post and the winning pieces will be published online in November.

Thanks for your support and we hope you will continue to enjoy our work! Happy reading and writing!

Mary Ann Tear records for BLJ again!

23/9/2017

 
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Happy to visit speech and drama expert Ms Mary Ann Tear this afternoon. Mary Ann is visiting Hong Kong for a workshop and stage performance in verse-speaking. She recorded a poem for BLJ before and I grasped the chance to ask her for voice donation again for our current issue and am truly honoured to have her voice again for a few poems. I gave her print copies of 2 recent issues of BLJ (and sorry for BLJ 6 being printed by my own printer!).

Looking forward to seeing her concert on Monday!

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Pete

BLJ Issue 6 Launched!

14/9/2017

 
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We are delighted to announce the launch of BLJ Issue 6 today! Check it out here:

http://www.balloons-lit-journal.com/issue-6.html

Issue 6 displays a brilliant set of creative work from 17 creators from different parts of the world, with foreword written by Susan Gundlach. This issue will again fly you to different dimensions of literary and artistic innovation, be it imaginable or unimaginable.

You may print out the PDF file for non-profit-making purposes and/or read the issue online. I hope you enjoy the work as much as we do! We are so happy to see it come out!

Again, it goes without saying, if you enjoy our work, please do tell more people to read it and submit their good works to us! Your help to promote creative art/writing and quality reading will keep BLJ running a long way. And that's the only thing we ask for.

Happy reading!!!

​Pete

Meeting Prof McCready

25/8/2017

 
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Visited the renowned Irish artist, actor and stage director Prof Sam McCready in Belfast this summer. What a sweet, wonderful and talented man! I gave him copies of BLJ Issue 5 featuring his incredible artwork as cover art, and in return, he gave me his published work "The Great Yeats!". I'm surely looking forward to reading it!
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And by the way...BLJ Issue 6 is on the way!!!

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Pete

BLJ's Submission Tips posted on "Six Questions For..."

7/5/2017

 
Website "Six Questions For..." interviews BLJ for submission tips. Read the report here:

http://sixquestionsfor.blogspot.hk/2017/05/six-questions-for-dr-ho-cheung-lee.html


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