Big Red Kangaroo at Melbourne Clayton’s Night
Last night with two fellow authors I attended the Melbourne Clayton’s Night where five speakers talk about their predictions for the upcoming CBCA Awards. It’s always interesting to hear others talk passionately about books in general and specifically. The...OOPS! Perhaps this is why I never won at games of tag …
I’ve been tagged! This is part of an ‘Author Process’ blog tour where authors answer four questions. I was tagged by Chris Bell who was tagged by … visit Chris at the address below to see who’s been tagged and what they have to share...First day of autumn, Torquay-style
shadow-timecatching the wind and taking it for a ridestaying bright as afternoon fleddogs and people and fairy wrensSundial, story-styleA weekend at the beach
The beach teemed with seaweed, as varied in colour and texture as any garden.The sand painted the tide flow, in minute patterns.Seaweed disguised as a skeleton, complete with seafoam and sandtracks.The beach collapsed, one crack at a time.Meanwhile, at home, the basil...Making stories
I led a workshop on the other side of town on Monday, at Glen Waverley library (thanks Lisa). There were 20 well-prepared young writers/illustrators there, raring to go. Together we created characters, wrote them and drew them. Then we developed plot outlines. An hour...From Facebook
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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Quick trip to Melbourne yesterday and who should I meet? Hello @matt.cosgrove , it was great to meet you at @dymocks234 and your camera-shy companions too. Hope today goes well.
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