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I’m Jayne McIntyre, an Australian children’s author writing middle-grade fiction for kids aged 8–12. When I’m not dreaming up feathered heroes and bushland adventures, I work in digital marketing and corporate communications.
On this blog, I share my journey to publication, marketing tips for authors, and behind-the-scenes updates on my debut trilogy, The Feathers of Farwood. Whether you’re a fellow writer, book-lover, or curious reader, there’s something here for you.
Stick around for new posts on book launches, social media for authors, and the magic of writing for young readers.
From the blog
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 also…
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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 one…
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Top Spooky Reads for Kids This October
From haunted houses to ghostly sidekicks, daring detectives, and eerie seaside towns, these stories prove spooky doesn’t have to mean nightmare-inducing. Middle-Grade & Junior Fiction Spooky (but not too scary) reads 1. Lockwood & Co. series – Jonathan StroudJoin a ragtag team of teenage ghost-hunters as they tackle Britain’s most chilling hauntings. Fast-paced action, witty…
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Read more blog posts on writing & reading middle-grade books:
- 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
- Top Spooky Reads for Kids This October
- Top Fantasy Books for 8-12 Year Olds Featuring Australian Wildlife
- The hidden book nooks in your neighbourhood: Street Libraries in Australia
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