Book Week has officially kicked off here in Australia, and I’ve had an action-packed few days with primary school visits and Pages in the Park event at Samford Village, QLD. QLD Primary School Talks Huge thanks to the teachers and students at Brightwater State School, where I presented to the Years 4, 5 and 6Continue reading “Book Week Buzz – school visits and Pages in the Park event”
Category Archives: Education & learning
Now represented by Speakers Ink – book your school or library visit
A story starts with the creator but ends (most importantly) with the reader, and school author visits deliver a unique opportunity for inspiration, motivation, and education. I am now represented by Speakers Ink, which means it’s now even easier to book me for your Aussie classroom (grades 4-6), Book Week, library, or literary festival. AboutContinue reading “Now represented by Speakers Ink – book your school or library visit”
School Holiday Workshops Recap – Fun with The Feathers of Farwood!
School holidays were a HOOT! – full of magic, creativity, and curious young readers! I had the pleasure of hosting workshops at two wonderful Queensland bookstores, connecting with children and parents alike over The Feathers of Farwood. At Quick Brown Fox Bookshop in Grange (Brisbane), it was fantastic to spend the morning chatting about myContinue reading “School Holiday Workshops Recap – Fun with The Feathers of Farwood!”
Easter School Holiday Workshops for Kids in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast
I have two upcoming workshops for these Queensland school holidays: Sunshine Coast Workshop – April 8 APRIL 8, 10am-11am A Journey to Farwood – workshop, Q&A, arts and crafts Rosetta Books Maleny REGISTER ONLINE: https://rosettabooks.com.au/…/events-5766f1bb-749e-4eb8… ($5) Brisbane (Grange) Workshop – April 11 APRIL 11, 10am-11am Quick Brown Fox Bookshop – Workshop and Q&A FREE EVENT,Continue reading “Easter School Holiday Workshops for Kids in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast”
My book launch – The Feathers of Farwood takes flight
Gathering my flock – this was the theme of the day as more than 65 guests (family, friends, authors and bookish community) came to Library+ Caloundra to celebrate my book launch on Saturday, March 7. Rosetta Books of Maleny was on site as official bookseller, and sell they did! All the copies were swooped upContinue reading “My book launch – The Feathers of Farwood takes flight”
Unboxing my debut! A special moment for any new author
It’s a moment all new authors hold out for – seeing their debut book (in ‘real life’) for the very first time. And the grand unboxing didn’t disappoint… CLICK TO WATCH ON INSTAGRAM. The standout book details for me were: Pre-orders headed for readers Australia-wide It wasn’t just me who received a special delivery inContinue reading “Unboxing my debut! A special moment for any new author”
Teachers’ Resources : Ideas to bring the magic of The Feathers of Farwood into the classroom
The start of term is looming, and as parents are busily labelling books and buying new school shoes, teachers are planning their first lessons of the year. To make your classroom experience even more engaging, I’m excited to announce that my teaching notes for The Feathers of Farwood and The Gripps Curse (Book 1 inContinue reading “Teachers’ Resources : Ideas to bring the magic of The Feathers of Farwood into the classroom”
Top Fantasy Books for 8-12 Year Olds Featuring Australian Wildlife
Looking for fantasy books for 8-12 year olds that celebrate the magic of Australian wildlife? Whether you’re a teacher searching for engaging classroom reads, a parent encouraging independent reading, or a librarian curating stories for young adventurers, these books offer the perfect mix of imagination, native animals, and heart. From bush-dwelling wombats and daring dingoesContinue reading “Top Fantasy Books for 8-12 Year Olds Featuring Australian Wildlife”
Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency
For one productive (and very blissful!) week in October, I had the pleasure of staying at Varuna The Writers’ House in Katoomba, Blue Mountains. This was part of a Residency Callout Program for authors to work on their project of choice. I was in the company of some fantastic writers from right across Australia, allContinue reading “Unlocking your creative potential: top reasons to go on a writing residency”
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”