Away, Away-O

I’ve been away this weekend and it’s been lovely. A writing retreat by the beach. I’ve written 2/3 of a 0 draft of a new picture book (a 0 draft isn’t even good enough to be called a first draft but it’s a start) and a preliminary edit of...

Christmas at Grandad’s Farm

Look what I found yesterday! Very excited to unpack book box yesterday and discover my new picture book, illustrated by Janine Dawson and published by Five Mile Press. Officially published 1 October. Think Jingle Bells in the Australian countryside. 

Happy Fifth Birthday Newport Community Choir!

Our local choir celebrated today. It’s five years since the first group gathered to sing. Why join a choir? Many reasons really. My primary reason was because it’s fun and my boys weren’t supportive of me singing at home. I also hoped to improve my...

SCBWI Creative Retreat Maldon

 The conference begins.  The SCBWI Maldon Creative Retreat aimed to provide stimulus and support to Childrens’ writers and illustrators.  Attendees ranged from newcomers to well-published Australian creators. While mostly Victorians, we also welcomed two...