Pics from Norwood

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

It’s amazing just how noisy these pretty birds can be.And even more amazing how difficult they are to see, even set against the greys of the empty trees.It looked to me like the gum flowers had fallen from the dandelion…

Storylines 2

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

Last night I was lucky enough to be invited to the opening of the Storylines 2 exhibition of original picture book art. The exhibition explored the illlustration process from concept sketches to final publication.There were also contributions from Janeen Brian (poems)...

Welcome to Lorraine and her new book, A Ute Picnic

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

Today my visitor is good friend Lorraine Marwood, who has just released her first collection of poetry with Walker Books. She has two verse novels with Walker Books too: Ratwhiskers and Me and Star Jumps. Star Jumps has been short-listed for a Prime Minister’s...

Birthday parties and book launches

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

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

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

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!

by | Aug 2010 | Uncategorized

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...

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