Helping not for profits and businesses make an impact and create connections through copy and strategy. AND ... you are in the right place ... I am also an award-winning children's author, writing stories that families love and children connect with.
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I WRITE ALL THE THINGS! STRATEGIC MINDSET. ENGAGING COPY. STORYTELLER AND BEST-SELLING AUTHOR.
I connect people and purpose through copywriting, content and communication strategies.
If you’re a not for profit, social enterprise, community group or association, government agency or small business in need of copy – you’re in the right place.
After compelling copy and content that moves people to take action? I’m your writer.
Struggling to meet your deadlines? Looking for strategic communications with perspective and practical steps?
Want to follow the story of my CBCA award-winning children’s picture book authoring life? Come along for the ride!
Strategy
Refine your organisation or business communications and make a difference.
I identify your direction, chart your pathway, articulate your voice, map content, develop smart, shareable content, nurture connections, engage customers and inspire action.
Copywriting
You want your words to work. I get that you want to share relevant, worthy content that reflects your values and talks directly to your target market. Copywriting is how you tell your story.
I write easy to read and engaging copy for newsletters, websites and blogs for not for profits and businesses.
Children's author
Wondering if you are in the right place? Yup! I'm also a published children’s author with Hardie Grant with the best-selling picture book Jetty Jumping. It's the winner of the 2022 Picture Book of the Year - Early Childhood, 2023 Aust Speech Pathology Book of the Year 0 - 5 yrs. I'm also the author of Sunday Skating and the 2024 Notable Picture Book of the Year - Early Childhood for In the Rockpool. Plus more on the way! My passion is writing children’s books, YA and short stories in a uniquely Australian voice for families to enjoy reading. I write to delight and inspire conversations.
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Jetty Jumping reaches a record sales milestone
Dear readers, and booksellers, and educators, and librarians thank you! Thank you!!! Over 30,000 copies of our book have been sold. That's is absolutely incredible. I remember when I was happy to learn of my FIRST reprint!! Hannah Sommerville and I are...
Proud to be a Big Summer Read ambassador
This library kid is thrilled to have grown up to become a library ambassador. The Big Summer Read is here, and I am super-dooper chuffed to be one of its 12 ambassadors. This free program challenges kids to read all summer long, running from December 1 to January...
Amid the Sand Dunes officially launched for little readers
Amid the Sand Dunes is launched for little reader story times and book love Illustrator Hannah Sommerville and I whooshed, whizzed, cooeed & rolled through our AMID THE SAND DUNES storytime launch with a bunch of beaut kids - and we were joined by the first...
Looking for templates?
Helpful, affordable copywriting and communication planning templates for nfpos, organisations and individuals.
There’s also FREE stuff to download.
COPY – A helpful script to ask for a testimonial for your website
CAMPAIGNS – A handy document for your media and influencers
Speaking, events & workshops
After author speaking engagements, tailored school talks, story times, and workshops?
I can be booked through the following agencies:
Buy my books
My website has affiliate links with retailers such a YourBookstore.IO which means we are all supporting local bookstores in our community. I receive a commission for a sale that I refer for my books Jetty Jumping, Sunday Skating, In the Rockpool and Amid the Sand Dunes at no extra cost to you. And these books are packed and sent straight from your local bookstore to support them as well.
Book in Homes Role Model
I support inclusive access to books and empowering kids, literally through volunteering as a Books in Homes Role Model.
Australia Reads ambassador
I’m proud to be an Australia Reads ambassador to encourage kids to read more often
WORKSHOPS AND TALKS
I regularly host webinars, workshops, training courses and talks for small not for profits and businesses. I am also available for author talks as a published children’s author with Hardie Grant. You’ll next catch me at:
7 Feb, 2024 Natured Kids author outdoor visit
I visit Natured Kids with my new book In the Rockpool. Seaford.
22 - 24 March, 2024 Clunes Booktown
I visit Clunes Booktown for the love of story and interview Sofie Laguna, Sharon Plozza and Sharon Postlewhite on the Coming of Age panel! Book here
13, 20 & 27 March, 2024 Vision Australia Writing picture books for children workshop
For 3 Wednesday’s online in March, I’ll share knowledge, tips and guidance for Vision Australia members. Supported by Writers Victoria.
12 April, 2024 Searoad Ferries storytime
Author afloat! Join me for Jetty Jumping storytime family fun on Searoad Ferries.
20 April, 2024 Busselton Library Story Time Way Family event
Booking details soon in support of the Busselton Library Story Time Way event with Jetty Jumping.
26 April, 2024 Storytime activities and author chats at Sorrento Writers Festival
Writer’s on Childrens Writing panel and author event with the Festival School’s program
1 - 29 May, 2024 May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Fellowship
Writing in residency at the May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust-owned house in Adelaide. Watch this space for SA visits and bookstore signings.
3 May, 2024 CBCA SA Night with the Notable Stars
Join me and my fellow 2024 Notable CBCA SA stars for a chat about books, books, wonderful books. Book here
18 May, 2024 David Jones Adelaide book signing
I’ll be signing copies of my books in-store in David Jones Adelaide at 10:30am.
You’ll find me on Level 2 in the Kids Department.
19 May, 2024 May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Meet Andrea Rowe Devonshire Tea
Join me for a special May Gibbs Literature Trust Devonshire tea to talk childrens books and how this gift of time enables me to deep dive into new stories. Tickets $20 pp but children free. Burnside Library. 215pm – 4pm Book here
4 June, 2024 Burra Community School, SA
A fun day ahead for the students of Burra Consolidated School with story creation and author tips
13 June, 2024 In conversation with Rosie Batty, Antipodes Bookstore Sorrento
Join me for this compelling conversation with Rosie Batty OAM, during a special WORDS AFTER DARK event at Antipodes Bookstore, Sorrento.
22 June, 2024 Wyndham City Library Picture Book writing workshop
I’ll be sharing an informative and insightful workshop about picture book writing for those wanting to learn more or start their own kidlit creation journey.
26 June, 2024 In Conversation with Steve Carroll, Antipodes Bookstore, Sorrento
Join me for a lively chat during WORDS AFTER DARK with author Steve Carroll at Antipodes Bookstore, Sorrento.
6pm start. Book here
17 July, 2024 In conversation with Alice Robinson Antipodes Bookstore Sorrento
Join me for a fabulous conversation with Alice Robinson during this WORDS AFTER DARK event at Antipodes Bookstore, Sorrento.
6pm start. Book here.
16 - 18 August, 2024 Creative Kids Bendigo Writers Festival
illustrator Hannah Sommerville and I can’t wait to share story fun and writing workshops at Bendigo Writers Festival Creative Kids sessions.
19 - 25 August 2024 - CBCA Book Week Author Talks / Workshops
Throughout Book Week I join libraries and schools virtually and face to face to share author storytimes, writer’s notebook workshops and activities tailored for school and preschool children. Booked out for Book Week, but event availability before and after.
Now taking bookings via Lamont Authors.
24 August, Book Week fun at Rosebud Library
I’ll be sharing seaside story times with library families with Jetty Jumping and In the Rockpool to celebrate 2024 CBCA Book Week.
10:30am at Rosebud Library. Free event. Book here.
13 - 15 September, Junior Creatives writers camp - Portsea Children's Camp
Unlock your imagination – Join this fantastic Junior Creatives writers camp at Portsea Children’s Camp
Friday 13th – Sunday 15th September. Book here.
13 - 15 September, Teen Creatives writers camp - Portsea Children's Camp
Unlock your imagination – Join this fantastic Teen Creatives writers camp at Portsea Children’s Camp
Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September. Book here.
28 September & 5 October - Peninsula Hot Springs school holidays story times
Bring your family and join me at 10am on both dates for a story while you soak at Peninsula Hot Springs. I’ll share stories and crafts from my award-winning picture books – Jetty Jumping and In the Rockpool.
Book here.
2 October - Searoad ferries school holidays storytimes
Join me for a fun, fast-paced and interactive story telling of her award-winning picture books – Jetty Jumping and In the Rockpool.
9 November - Amid the Sand Dunes Book launch
Join illustrator Hannah Sommerville and I in her home patch for the book launch of our latest book Amid the Sand Dunes with family coast crafts and story telling.
10:30am at Ulladulla Civic Centre with Harbour Bookshop Ulladulla.
17 November - Fishy Stories Festival
Join me for a FREE Wild Writing workshop at Fishy Stories Festival
30 November - Storytime of my new book Amid the Sand Dunes at Antipodes Bookshop
Join me for a free family-friendly story time and craft session of my new book Amid the Sand Dunes.
At Antipodes Bookshop in Sorrento. Book here.
1 December - Little Worlds Story Time at Mary Martin Bookshop Queen Vic Market
Join me for a free family-friendly story time and coast craft session for my Little World’s book series with In the Rockpool and Amid the Sand Dunes. I’ll be joining the team at Mary Martin Bookshop at Queen Vic market
7 December - StoryTime Takeover at Carnegie Library 2 - 3pm
Ocean loving stories for kids who live our wild places – come join me as I share our Little World’s series and coastal crafts for kids too. Free event and no need to book just show up.
14 January - StoryTime Takeover at Parkdale Library 10:30 - 11:30am
Ocean loving stories for kids who live our wild places – come join me as I share our Little World’s series and coastal crafts for kids too. Free event and no need to book just show up.
16 January - StoryTime at Phillip Island Library 10:30am - 12noon
Two stories. Two jam-packed, leap from your seat story shares where kids who like to move can step into the pages of my Little World’s series! Free family event.
16 January - StoryTime at Inverloch Library 2:30pm - 4pm
Two stories. Two jam-packed, leap from your seat story shares where kids who like to move can step into the pages of my Little World’s series! Free family event.
6, 13 and 20 January - Summer Storyteller Residency at Antipodes Bookshop 11am
Each week I share the wonderful work of other children’s writers I love, and sometimes my own, engaging families with summer stories and crafts to make too. Tickets just $5.
10, 17 and 24 January - Young Writers Workshop Residency at Antipodes Bookshop 11am
Each week I host an exciting writing skills workshop created for young writers to enjoy writign their stories, and finding new skills too. Tickets just $5.
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