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!”
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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”
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.
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”
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”
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, wittyContinue reading “Top Spooky Reads for Kids This October”