I’m a proud gal from Wagga and, even though I’ve lived in the big smoke since I was 18, I love getting back to the Riverina whenever possible. Family time, the lake, the river, the people – I love it all. So, it’s probably no surprise that I am THRILLED to be doing three author…
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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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…
GUYS! One of my favourite parts of being an author is working with aspiring writers and passionate readers. So, I am proud to be offering a FREE author talk and workshop on Monday in Sydney and I would love to see you there. Don’t forget to register and may the words be with us! :)…
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