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I am rolling right along with the release of Sunday Skating roll and visiting bookstores and libraries, and even skate centres for story times and signings. While there's quite a hefty list of wheelie fun visits with bookstores (34 and counting!) ... there are also...
As Sunday Skating rolls right out into bookstores today, join us in celebrating this special milestone. Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing, Hannah Sommerville and I invite you to colour and win super skate prizes. All you need to do is download the colouring...
This is kind of a big moment in my story stratosphere My latest picture book Sunday Skating launches this week with the incredibly talented illustrator extraordinaire Hannah Sommerville. This month, it’s on the cover of Readings Monthly, produced by one of...
Sloth selfies and storytime We were the fittest bunch of storytime readers at Rosebud library that you ever did see! Thanks to all who joined us for Australian Library and Information Association National Simultaneous Story Time at Mornington Peninsula...
When your local bookstore asks you to write a few words …. And then they put it on their wall!!! Thank you to Sorrento's Antipodes Bookshop & Gallery for such an honour...
Rolling out a new book Get your skates on and come join the Book Launch fun as we roll out our brand new picture book, Sunday Skating. Illustrator Extraordinaire Hannah Sommerville and I have teamed up once again, along with our publishing crew at Hardie Grant...
Podcasts are a super way to learn about authors' writing style, motivations, and blockages, and to take inspiration for your own writing life as well. They're also a great way to share the news when there's a new book out and learn what to watch out for in the...
Senior Mag cover girl - better late then never! I am currently contemplating my new career as a cover girl at 53! Thanks, Go55s for the lovely chat … I loved reflecting on the picture book writing journey so far. And much thanks to the wonderful Sarah Halfpenny...
A swell time at Sorrento Writers Festival When book worlds comes to your patch of the coastline. A whole lot of fun is had. So many incredible authors unpacking country crime, kids books, memoir and writing journey’s, hijacked histories, short stories, poetry,...
Between the lines - writing from a bookstore window "Hey! Come sit with me and share your story, I’ll whip it up into a microfiction tale. I’m the WRITER IN THE WINDOW at Antipodes Bookshop & Gallery during Drift Arts Festival There are so many super...
Student story telling and literacy love Super thrilled to share that I'm partnering with Ardoch as a schools-based 2023 Writer in Resident I go way back with them from my corporate communications days so it's lovely to connect again. Ardoch is a children’s...
The Zine people have spoken! I'm bringing back my popular TeenZine workshops for teens Come write and design your own zine with me. Thanks to Mornington Peninsula Shire for their Creative Economy Grant support, I'm hosting a free Teen zine-making workshop for...
Australian short story win A little bit chuffed to share that I've been awarded 2nd prize in the Mulga Bill Writing Award coordinated by Eaglehawk Library. I've been a huge fan of the works produced from this award, and of course, its namesake Mulga Bill, who was...
Another saltwater and sandy book contract signed A tiny bit thrilled to sign my next contract for a tiny book about rockpools with Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing. Hannah Sommerville and I are back together again to share our seaside love. This one is close to...
Grade 5 Little Me is beside herself! Letters in the post form a real live author. The funny thing is that the author is me! I am super excited to be a part of the new Author Pen Pal program initiated by authors Kate Foster and Dee White. That means I'll be sharing...
Mansfield Readers and Writers Festival The magic of the first ever Mansfield Readers & Writers was … well, I’m lost for words. Odd for a writer! But this inaugural celebration of stories in the high country was a literary event to savour. So many incredible...
Sunday Skating cover reveal So thrilled to share the stunning cover of our new picture book SUNDAY SKATING You might recognise this crew - our jetty jumpers are back to share a story of self-doubt, courage, friendship and wonderful wheels! I can’t wait for you to...
The three big questions I am often asked are 'Do you have any writing tips?' or 'How can I get published?' or 'Could you please read my manuscript?" Can I help you? Yes, and no. I'm flattered that you've thought to ask me, especially when there are so many...
BOOK WEEK AND EDUCATION WEEK REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN Educators, Librarians, and Community and Event Programmers ... I still have a few author talks, workshops and story time spots left for 2023's Children's Book Council of Australia Book Week (19 - 25 August with...
We two! At last! The most talented Hannah Sommerville and I are finally in the one place, together. Between us we’ve wrangled: two states across Australia two years of lockdowns life and all the other flotsam and jetsam But this weekend my friends, this weekend...
Seas and Greetings ... that's a wrap on 2022 Whoa, what a year that just was! It's been quite an incredible ride. Returning to life after 2 years of rolling COVID lockdowns, supporting a VCE Yr 12 child, reassembling my business after pandemic interruptions ......
