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’!”
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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 oneContinue reading “Cover Reveal: The Feathers of Farwood – The Gripps Curse by Jayne McIntyre”
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”
School holiday fun at your local library
School holidays are here – in Queensland, at least. As a busy working parent, you usually fall into one of two groups: jumping for joy at the prospect of having the kids home for two weeks (I applaud those with the energy to pack up the tent and go camping) OR racking your brains forContinue reading “School holiday fun at your local library”
Story Dogs: The paw-fect combo for building confident readers
It’s official. I’ve become a dog person. I don’t know exactly how or when, but I’ve gone from that child begging for a cat, to an adult having an exuberant Staffy and even fostering additional dogs. Not that I’m complaining. So, it only seemed fitting that this month we became involved in the Story DogsContinue reading “Story Dogs: The paw-fect combo for building confident readers”
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