My Books – Jayne McIntyre Author

Why Australian Middle Grade Books Are Essential for Growing Readers

Middle grade stories for primary schools kids and why I like to write. How fantasy and magic work in children’s books. Book ideas for kids.

The Feathers of Farwood is Now on Goodreads – Mark It ‘Want to Read’!

Welcome to 2026! As we near the one-month countdown to release day, The Feathers of Farwood and The Gripps Curse is officially listed on Goodreads, and you can mark it as ‘Want to Read‘! Goodreads is where you can meet your next favourite book. Whether you’re looking for new releases or hidden gems, this platformContinue reading “The Feathers of Farwood is Now on Goodreads – Mark It ‘Want to Read’!”

The travel itinerary of a debut middle-grade book manuscript: from Brisbane to Vancouver and back

If you take a peek at my Instagram, you’ll see me sipping hot cocoa, warming myself by the fireplace, and squirrel-spotting in the maple leaf-strewn streets of Vancouver and Toronto. These are not my usual end-of-year activities. November marked more than sightseeing in Canada as part of my ‘day job’ work trip. I was alsoContinue reading “The travel itinerary of a debut middle-grade book manuscript: from Brisbane to Vancouver and back”

Cover Reveal: The Feathers of Farwood – The Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre

I’m so excited to finally share the cover reveal for my debut middle-grade fantasy, The Feathers of Farwood – & The Gripps Curse! This beautiful cover was illustrated by the incredibly talented Tamlyn Teow, and it perfectly captures the heart of the story — lush Australian forests and landscapes, a hint of magic, and oneContinue reading “Cover Reveal: The Feathers of Farwood – The Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre”

Feathers, Talons & Book Magic: An Owl Encounter

My owl experience - incorporating nature in children's books. Birds and wildlife.

As a children’s author creating a middle-grade book series featuring native Australian wildlife, I want every glide, gaze, and beak click to feel authentic on the page.

The book deal! My debut series announced

Debut book deal, middle-grade books for kids. Feathers of Farwood trilogy coming in 2026 with Riveted Press.

Ever since I was eight years old, I’ve dreamed of this moment. Now, after years of perseverance and plenty of detours and learnings, it’s happening—I’m going to be a published author! As announced in Books + Publishing, Riveted Press has acquired the worldwide rights to my three-book magical middle-grade series, titled The Feathers of Farwood.Continue reading “The book deal! My debut series announced”