Snowy’s Christmas- by Sally Murphy

Claire talks to the author of Snowy’s Christmas Sally Murphy is visiting today to talk about her new picture book, Snowy’s Christmas, illustrated by her brother-in-law, David Murphy.   Is there a difference between writing a fiction story and a...

Coffee at Williamstown

Walk, Photos and Coffee at Williamstown My son works in a Williamstown creperie, Breizoz, most Sundays. Although he’s worked there for a while, I’d not quite managed to have him make me a coffee, although the offer has been there. So today, after a break...

Phar Lap is launched

Phar Lap is launched Today I attended the launch of a picture book I’ve watched grow from a simple spoken idea nearly eight years ago. Phar Lap the wonder horse (the picture book) began as part of a conversation while watching children do circus classes (okay so...

Sheep and Goat

Sheep and Goat – my next picture book Illustrations are in the early stages for my next picture book, Sheep, Goat and the Creaking Gate. I’m starting to plan how I’ll share this book with school groups. I’ve developed a few strategies, one of...

Author Talks in Canberra

Author talks in Canberra I’ve just returned from Canberra after a week in our capital. It’s a long time since I’ve been there and the first time I wasn’t just a tourist. I had Author talks in several schools. Most were primary school, but I...