Like many writers, I started on the bottom rung of the magazine ladder. I’ve been the annoyingly enthusiastic work experience student. The over-worked intern. The stumbling, fresh-faced young writer. Fast-forward to 2015: I’m now about 137 years old, and I’ve been a senior features writer, deputy editor, managing editor, chief sub-editor, author, and chocolate addict…
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So, this happened and I came preeeeeeeetty close to wetting myself in excitement. Yep, my first book, THE INTERN, has been shortlisted for the Inside A Dog Gold Inky Award, which celebrates high-quality young adult literature (still not sure how I wriggled my way in, but I’m taking it!). Now, here’s where you come in: if you’re…
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The fringe and I have some exciting news to announce… my third novel will be released in early 2017! Things I can tell you: – I signed the contract this week, so it’s finally official. Meep! – Yes, it’s YA contemporary #loveozya; – My faves at HarperCollins Books Australia / Between the Covers / HarperCollins Children’s Books will be publishing it; –…
Miss my radio interview with ABC’s Rhianna Patrick and literature expert Sarah Mayor Cox from La Trobe University on YA, books, THE INTERN, FAKING IT and much, much more last night?* Clickity click right HERE. If that wasn’t enough fun, I also did a Facebook chat on the ABC’s Rhianna Patrick Show page afterwards. Here’s what went down. Ben: Gabby.…
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Hello to you, my peanut-butter-and-honey-covered crumpets! Sorry I’ve been MIA, my laptop took me hostage, but I wrestled it to the ground and broke free so I could fill you in on what’s going on in my world. How’s everything with you? Your hair’s grown a lot since we last spoke. And is that a…
My little Nettie, Happy Mother’s Day! Before we begin, maybe ask Dad to bring you a Kleenex – I know what you’re like, well, what we’re all like in this family, and it’s best to be prepared. Ready? I’ll get one, too. Let’s do this… I was 19 when I first saw you as more than a…