AWARD-WINNING AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN'S AUTHOR Writing stories that families and children love and connect with while navigating the world with curiosity and compassion. RESPECTED COPYWRITER & STRATEGIST Helping not for profits and businesses make an impact and create connections through copy and strategy.
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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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Cover reveal: Dogs with Jobs
Dogs with Jobs cover reveal Wag your tails for new book news! Julia Murray and Andrea Rowe are thrilled to share the cover of our first non-fiction picture book together, Dogs with Jobs. For hundreds of years, dogs with jobs have helped humanity and the environment,...
Amid the Sand Dunes receives a 2025 CBCA Notable
Well, I can honestly say, the thrill of stickering your book never gets old! The CBCA Notables are a long-listing for the Book of the year. As we celebrate 80 years of our beloved Children's Book Council of Australia this year, it’s an absolute thrill to celebrate...
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...
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 2025
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:
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.
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.
4,11,18,25 March, 2024 Vision Australia Writing picture books for children workshop
4,11,18,25 March. I’ll share knowledge, tips and guidance for Vision Australia members. Supported by Writers Victoria.
23 March - Clunes Bookstown Festival
Join me for a children’s author workshop event. Details TBC.
24 April, 2025 Schools program and Free Family Day Sorrento Writers Festival
Family Day – free but please book https://sorrentowritersfestival.com.au/whats-on/
30 April - 4 May, 2025 Sharjah Children's Reading Festival, UAE
Thrilled to be representing Australian authors at the 2025 Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival
18 - 24 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.
25 August, Book Week fun with CBCA Vic
Details TBC
September, Junior Creatives writers camp - Portsea Children's Camp TBC
Unlock your imagination – Join this fantastic Junior Creatives writers camp at Portsea Children’s Camp
Details TBC.
September, Teen Creatives writers camp - Portsea Children's Camp TBC
Unlock your imagination – Join this fantastic Teen Creatives writers camp at Portsea Children’s Camp
Details TBC.
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