Storm Rises
Storm Rises When I wrote Iceberg, I had no thoughts of writing more books that would loosely fit an ‘elemental’ theme. But here we are – Storm is here. This book completes the four elements: water (Iceberg), earth (Tree), fire (Volcano) and air (Storm) explores...A Volcano is born, and the puns begin
A Volcano is born, and the puns begin I should know by now just how long it takes to make a book, but there are always parts of the process that seem to take forever.Actually, most parts take longer than I’d like. Volcano is our new narrative non fiction book. Finding...Dealing with Rejection: author’s view of the Rollercoaster
Writing Rollercoaster needs a Seatbelt for Rejection Writing is such a rollercoaster. I recall a big rejection of a project that looked very promising. I plunged. Gnashed. Wailed. All that sort of thing. Then by the next day, I was more philosophical. There were many...Presentation Skills Workshops + Practice Produce Results
Making Presentations Better (and Easier) On a cool Saturday in May, 15 years ago, thirteen other punters and I attended a whole-day Presentation Skills Workshop. We listened, observed, practiced and presented. I really wanted to improve my presentation style and...Which book to read next?
Which book will I choose to read next? My idea of hell has two parts. One is to be somewhere without a pen and paper. It seldom happens, but I still have nightmares about how I’ll capture that phrase, that idea. The other is to be somewhere, even at home, with...
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On my reading pile. So many questions.
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Yesterday began with two sessions in a fabulous school library, complete with fabulous library staff (and special wow! to the art teacher)Together with their teachers they have crafted a rich, immersive world for their students. It was so lovely to see art and literary offering that referenced so many of picture books I've co-made with so many great illustrators. And watch out, there are many developing creators being nurtured. *particular mention of the newly invented 'kitty basketball fish! The day ended with a visit to the Little Bookroom for an event with primary school teachers where Jess and I talked about the books we make together and separately. Thanks Michael and Jenny for our welcome. You could even say my day was 'bookended' ;)
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