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”
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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”
It’s a journey: Celebrating the wins along the way
I had three personal goals this past month: submit my latest middle grade manuscript for a chance at a Varuna Residential Fellowship, promote my workplace in the leadup to the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network Awards, and compete in the Sunshine Coast Marathon (10km event). I approach my writing, fitness, and career goals in aContinue reading “It’s a journey: Celebrating the wins along the way”
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