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Wrapping up 2024 with a successful Arts Grant!

Successful Arts Grant to take my middle grade manuscript to the next level. Here’s to inspiring kids and authentic Aussie storytelling.

Shortlisted for the Text Prize 2024

Exciting update in my journey to publication as one of my middle grade manuscripts is shortlisted for the 2024 Text Prize! Text prize shortlist – new Aussie authors Five manuscripts have been shortlisted for the 2024 $10,000 Text Prize. The winner will be announced in mid-June. The Feathers of Farwood by Jayne McIntyre (Middle grade)When Eva Feather’sContinue reading “Shortlisted for the Text Prize 2024”

Professional Business Woman of the Year finalist – celebrating trailblazers on the Sunshine Coast

Earlier this month I was announced as a Professional Business Woman of the Year finalist as part of the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network (SCBWN) Awards. The Awards feature a number of categories, from Corporate and Micro Business to Sustainability. Living and working here on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, Queensland, I was thrilled to beContinue reading “Professional Business Woman of the Year finalist – celebrating trailblazers on the Sunshine Coast”

You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books

Thrilled to be sharing this news… I have been accepted into the latest round of Residency Callouts from leading literature institution, Varuna. Located in the Blue Mountains, Varuna offers highly sought-after residencies and professional development programs for writers throughout the year. I will spend one week (later this year) at Varuna working on my latestContinue reading “You’ll find me in the mountains…I’ve been accepted for a Varuna Residency! Time & space to work on my children’s books”

Night of Notables: CBCA longlist announced

If there’s one thing I like as much as writing children’s books, it’s seeing Aussie writers and illustrators celebrated for their incredible and varied works. This week, the Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) announced its longlist for the 2023 CBCA Notables. The list acts as the longlist for the CBCA Book of the YearContinue reading “Night of Notables: CBCA longlist announced”