FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 / BENDIGO WRITERS’ FESTIVAL 12.30pm-1.30pm / Ulumbarra Theatre Text Marks The Spot: Keeping Up Appearances Gabrielle Tozer & Jaclyn Moriarty In these days of social media, authors are expected not only to create but to have an online presence that helps generate popularity and book sales. Gabrielle and Jaclyn discuss the tensions that come…
Ahoy Sydney folks! On Wednesday night, April 22, the legendary Will Kostakis, brilliant Jessica Shirvington and I will be talking books, writing, YA, career and all things in between (hot chips, if I get a chance/super-hungry) at Customs House, Circular Quay. Tickets are free and this Kinokuniya Sydney event is open to all ages – so…
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I love meeting readers and aspiring writers – it’s one of the bonuses of this crazy author adventure! Would you like to arrange something for your school, uni, book club, bookstore, festival, panel, writing class or chocolate-appreciation club? Invite me along (by dropping me a note with all the details here).
What a day, what a day! I’ve had a lovely time talking about The Intern, writing and magazines at the Sydney Montessori Literature Festival. The main highlights include meeting a writing idol (hello, Morris Gleitzman!), surprising two of my session’s guests with free copies of The Intern for being ‘amazing journos for the day’ and…
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Glad that got your attention. This just in: I’m appearing at the Sydney Montessori Literature Festival 2014 on Wednesday, April 30! And here’s the really cool bit (for you and me): my beloved childhood hero Morris Freaking Gleitzman will be there too, as well as an amazing bunch of other talented writers. Excuse me while I…