Truly Tan

On Saturday, at the Abbotsford Convent, Jen Storer launched Truly Tan, the first in what will be a series for middle primary readers. Tan, the main character, is the oldest of four girls in a family who have just moved from the city to the country. Although you can...

Willow House

In the city centre a new house growsIt gazes happily at earlier houses And like them, it reaches skywardThis Fed Square installation is the work of Patrick Dougherty. See more of his work here

Seadogs

My next picture book, Seadog, is due for March 2013 release. Here is our dog, Emmi, who inspired the story.At Torquay on Sunday, we saw myriad other seadogs. There’s nothing like watching a dog race along the beach to show pure joy.   

Squish rides again

Today at the wonderful Little Bookroom in Carlton North, Andy Griffiths launched Katherine Battersby’s Brave Squish Rabbit, sequel to Squish Rabbit. Like Squish’s first outing, this is a lovely gentle story about overcoming fear for friendship. Beautifully...

Tassie SCBWI Meeting

 On a coolish Saturday afternoon, SCBWI held their first Tasmanian gathering at the wonderful Fuller’s Bookshop in Launceston. All up, we were 25. Julie Hunt shared the process behind the creation of a graphic novel. Kidglovz will be released in late...