Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog about wizardy things. This week I’ve reached the end of my tether. Me and Horace have got to have stern words I’m afraid. He’s just taken this too far. I mean we’re on week 17 and he only took me 100 metres in week 5 when I had to negotiate a peace deal. Wish me luck!
Author: Barry S. Brunswick
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Sixteen
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog about a wizard’s adventures. This week I’ve got to tangle with a fearsome swamp monster, that’s giving the swamp goblins a terrible time. I’d better don my wellington boots, and go and have a gander.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Fifteen
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog about the life of a wizard. This week I’ve heard that dark forces are at work in the frozen lands to the south by the foot of the Misty Mountains. A great battle is soon to take place and the meadow faeries need my help!
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Fourteen
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog about the happenings that happen within The Enchanted Woods. This week I’ve had reports of weary travellers going missing in the darkest part of the woods. The word is foul play is suspected. I’d better check it out.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Thirteen
Hey friend! Welcome! This is where we take the diary of a wizard and turn it into the best blog around for your entertainment purposes. This week I have to help free a village of dwarfs from a deadly lake monster. Wish me luck, monsters in my experience tend to be scary!
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Twelve
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog about stuff that wizards do. This week I’ve got to pet sit for Henry the sasquatch who lives in the shady part of the woods.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Eleven
Hey Friend! Welcome back to the best blog about wizardy things. This week I promised King Harold I’d get the bats out of the tower tall at the top of his castle. I know it doesn’t sound like the job for a wizard, but they are vampire bats and they’ve been making meals out of the kingdom’s livestock. The unicorn farm’s been decimated.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Ten
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog for comic wizardry. This week I’m staying at home. I have many adventures I could be on, but I have a slight pest problem that needs resolving and I’d love to catch up in writing cool stories for you.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Nine
Hey Friend! Welcome to the best blog about the happenings of wizards. This week I’ve had a report of dragon fire in The Village at the Edge of the Woods. Sounds like the village folk are as jumpy as a jiggly jack rabbit about it. I’d better see if I can assist in any way.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Eight
Hey friend! Welcome to the what I’m sure by now, is the world famous, best blog about all things wizard. This week I have to help out Good King Burt of Gonkingshire, he’s having trouble finding his daughter a suiter of royal blood. I don’t like to get involved with matters of the heart, but I guess as we’ve been friends for 53 years, I can’t really say no. Wish me luck, I’m probably gonna need it.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Seven
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog for wondrous wizardry. This week I’m headed to the mountains to see my old mate, Percy the cyclops. It’s been many a year since I saw the old boy. Should be a blast!
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Six
Hey friend! This week in the best blog full of weird wizadry, I’ve heard a rumour that a family of yowie have come to vacay in the woods. I’m gonna try and meet them. I can’t wait!
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Five
Hey friend! This week on the best blog for all things wizardy, I’ve got to negotiate a tricky peace deal between some ill-tempered Cave Trolls and some disgruntled Swamp Goblins. There’s been bloodshed for 103 years. I’ll need to be on top form for this one, it’s going to be tough.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Four
Hey friend! Welcome to the best blog written by a wizard. This week, I’m going to see my best friend Caladium Crane. She’s a 500-year-old cave witch, don’t you know? She says she has a special quest for us to go on. I can’t wait to see what she’s got for me.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Three
Hey friend! Welcome back to the best blog about wizardly things.
This week I’ve decided it’s time to rehome the pixies that have been living in my bread bin for the last six months.
The Diary of a Wizard – Week Two
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This week I will be spending a few days with the merpeople. The King Gillian, has been having trouble with feral sea horses and the kelp garden needs some pruning. I have to say I’m looking forward to this one!
The Diary of a Wizard – Week One
Hey there friend!! Welcome to the best blog about the life of a wizard!
This week I’ll need to get to the library to do some research. Sounds easy right? Well if was the run of the mill, high street library you’d probably be right, but this is the ancient library where all wizardly knowledge is kept. I know, I keep telling them to go digital, but these wizards are really set in their ways.
The Shoemaker and Some Elves
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the eleventh in the series about The Shoemaker and Some Elves.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the tenth in the series about The Kraken.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the ninth in the series about The Frog Prince.
What The Book? A Great New Podcast and My First Interview
What the Book? While this looks like a typo, and I was really trying to say something rude, it is in fact a new podcast. If you like authors, books or more particularly, laughing, you may well enjoy a listen.
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Barry’s Favourite Fantasy Books: Gaeamundi by J.S. Larmore
Hey there friends!
As you know, I write some fantasy books, and sometimes I like to read fantasy books too and one of the fantasy books I read recently, I enjoyed so much, I invited the author to tell you about her and her amazing book. Her name is J.S Larmore and I am lucky to now, call her my friend. I think she may be your friend too but, I’m going to let her tell you all about that.
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Inner Outer: A Poetry Book
So, I don’t know whether you know or maybe you don’t know, either way, you will in a second, I have my first poetry book coming out, Inner Outer, I know right?! Here it is…
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the eighth in the series about The Dark Knight.
Things to do in School Holidays
Looking for more fun things to in school holidays? This list will get your ideas flowing. Remember to schedule in some downtime days at home, chilling out at home can be fun too.
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Each year it becomes increasingly difficult to find ‘good’ Christmas gifts for kids. By ‘good’, I mean gifts that will stimulate the mind, encourage creativity or get the body moving. Most importantly, be FUN and make memories! Last year I gave you some gift ideas that helped you buy presents for nieces and nephews and this year, I am continuing this theme but with some super cool new ideas.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the seventh in the series about a mermaid.
Halloween: Spooky Short Story
Four days until Halloween! Over the last few weeks we have got you ready for your Halloween party with home made decorations and spooky food ideas.
Halloween: Home Made Food
The count down to Halloween has begun – 13 days to go! Last week we helped you prepare with some crazy home made decorations. This week it is all about catering for Halloween.
Halloween: Spooky Decorations
It’s time to get ready for a Halloween party! Over the next few weeks I will be helping you with all the preparation needed for the best Halloween party ever. From decorations to food and ending with a scary story to entertain your guests.
The Things that Happen on Earth: A Poem by Barry S. Brunswick
This week for my blog I’ve written a poem that’s not in my usual style. This is about humanity, about the arguments we have, about how divided we are as a species and the winds of change that are threatening to blow a storm. Enjoy and thanks for reading!
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Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
This week it’s another one of my poetry for kids in my crazy blog. Have you met this little boy who became a musical genius?
A Fantasy Book
Take an exclusive sneak peak at the first three chapters of the epic adventure of a generation. Part one of this fantasy book trilogy available now on Amazon.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the sixth in the series about a goblin.
Benji the Wonderdog in Space, a Comic Strip for Kids
Part 2
This week it’s the second part of my comic strips for kids Benji the Wonderdog: Benji in space. Read part 1 here if you missed it.
The last time we saw Benji he was stuck under a huge pile of rocks with his friend Ruby Red, and if that wasn’t bad enough, he was surrounded by 12-foot alien robot cats! Will he meet a grisly end? Will he escape the jaws of death? Find out now.
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Benji the Wonderdog in Space, a Comic Strip for Kids
Part 1
This weeks blog, is one of my comic strips for kids. Meet Benji the Wonderdog, he’s a secret agent dog and this is the story of when he went to space to help a race of alien dogs. So, if it’s comic strips for kids you’re looking for this is the place for you.
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Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids, I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the fifth in the series about a Pixie.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
Normally I wouldn’t do two poetry for kids blogs back to back, but I’ve been feeling very poetic lately. So, this week it’s a hilarious poem about a tyrannosaurus. It’s a fun poem to read aloud, enjoy!
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the fourth in the series about The Faeries Three.
Kids Activities: Cool Stuff to do in the Garden
Are you looking for some new ideas for kids activities? This week I’m talking about stuff to do in the garden and some hacks that will help you if you don’t have a garden.
Free Family Quiz Game About the Biggest Animals
Hi, if your kids are bored play this, What’s the Biggest Animal Quiz game with them. It’ll keep them busy for a few minutes and keep them sharp.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids, I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the third in the series about a giant.
Kids Sports in Smaller Spaces
Playing kids sports in smaller spaces requires special rules to fit your space but if you’re inventive enough many sports can be played in a limited area.
Games to Play in the Car
With the school holidays upon us you might be planning a road trip and needing some new games to play in the car. As we all know, road trips can seem so boring to kids with them constantly asking: ‘Are we there yet?’ Just as you pull out the driveway.
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids I am writing a fantasy series. With each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the second in the series about a unicorn.
Story Time: Sewer Poachers
This week it’s story time. Check out this free short story for kids, Sewer Poachers. So, sit down get a nice cup of coco and enjoy this mini adventure full of twists and turns. It’s story time for you and your kids, enjoy!
Poetry for Kids: Fantasy Series
For my latest works of poetry for kids, I am writing a fantasy series, with each poem being about another creature of fantasy. So, if it’s poetry for kids you’re after, check out the first in the series about a troll.
Jokes for Kids: Part 2
I’ve been writing jokes for kids for quite some time now, so I thought I’d compile a few of my favourite ones. I’ve added a few limericks too, so it’s limericks and jokes for kids. Hold on to your sides and away we go!
Kid’s Cooking: The Power of Flour
‘Kon’nichiwa one and all, I am chef Inamoto and welcome to my kitchen. I have a couple of great, lip-smacking, belly-satisfying and yummy recipes for you. Kids cooking is inventive, creative and fun, so let’s give it a go.’
Free Crossword and Word Search for Kids
Hello, for a little fun I’ve made some printable puzzles for you. Check out this sport crossword and word search for kids. The word search has fifteen answers that are all about sport. They are the same as the crossword answers, so you can solve the clues to find out which words you need to find or find the words to work out the answers to the crossword. The choice is yours!