Birthday parties and book launches

I’ve come to Adelaide with a bucketload of projects. My worst fear is being here and running out of things to do. At present my focus is my historical novel, but I’ve also brought a non-fiction project, a contemporary novel and three picture books that...

Ute Picnic

My good friend Lorraine Marwood will be here on Friday to talk a bit about her new poetry collection, Ute Picnic (Walker Books). I love Lorraine’s poetry and she has been a wonderful mentor for my poetry, so it was a thrill to have this beautiful collection...

Adelaide here I come!

Note to self: Plans are not always the best way to proceed. My plans to prepare for my May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Fellowship were upset by a tiny virus which sent me to bed for a few days. Those were the same days that I’d planned to stock up...

Tall Ted’s Storytime

Last night, Jackie Kerin and I caught the train into town. Destination: Tall Ted’s Storytime set. We carried change of clothes, props, lipstick and more. And it was pouring.But the studio was warm and dry. Tall Ted was very welcoming as were the crew. There were...

To Adelaide

I’m off to Adelaide and this time next week should be there. I’m thrilled to have a May Gibbs Children’s Literature Trust Fellowship for a month, staying in their wonderful Norwood burrow. I am looking forward to solid writing time but also to...