Category: career
[news] the intern wins the 2015 gold inky
What a week it has been! I’m shocked – and, of course, thrilled – to reveal THE INTERN won the 2015 Gold Inky Award, which recognises high-quality young adult literature, with the longlist and shortlist selected by young adults, and the winners voted for online by the teen readers of InsideaDog.com.au. Winning the Gold Inky Award…
[news] riverina high school author talks
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…
[writing] truth can be stranger than fiction
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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[news] the intern shortlisted for the 2015 gold inky award
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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[news] next ya book out in 2017
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; –…