How gorgeous is this wooden bookmark for my (long) short story (feat. in the #LoveOzYA anthology edited by Danielle Binks)?! “The Feeling From Over Here” is a contemporary YA that takes place on an overnight coach from Canberra to Melbourne. How would you react if you were forced to face the person who hurt you…
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 / BOOK WEEK 4pm – 6pm / Bowen Library, 669-673 Anzac Parade, Maroubra Creative Writing Workshop with Gabrielle Tozer To celebrate Book Week, popular award winning author Gabrielle Tozer will host a fun hands-on creative writing workshop. Cost: Free More Information / Enquiries: 9314 4888 Learn tips to get a story flowing and…
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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; –…
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…
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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