Long Live ‘Said’
Let’s debunk the ‘Said is Dead’ myth, and instead promote fabulous written dialogue. Said is alive and well. Long live Said!
The Remarkables Won a Publishing Contract!
The Remarkables and I won the TIMES | Chicken House | IET150 Children’s Fiction Prize, and I couldn’t be more delighted and honoured.
Can Books Heal?
I’ve been fascinated with the practice of bibliotherapy, a therapeutic approach that uses literature to support mental health and wellbeing, and it all started with —you guessed it — a book.
Must-Have Books on Writing
Here’s a list of my favourite books on writing. What are yours?
My First Book Contract – Happy Dance!
Happy Dance! I signed a publishing agreement for my first picture book! Illustrated by Sandra Severgnini.
Secret Spy Business, Victorian Style
The Remarkables, my current Work-in-Progress, won the Historical Novel Society Australasia’s Elizabeth Jane Corbett Mentorship Prize, and I couldn’t be prouder!
Year of the Mole
I know it’s late November, and the year is winding down to its last few weeks, but I’m going to call it: 2020 is the Year of the Mole.
Naming the Times: Quarantime
I’ve been trying to come up with a neutral expression to label this current situation we find ourselves in. I propose ‘Quarantime.’
Story Forge 