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…
Above: with some of the talented kids at the Woollahra Council writing workshop this month. Above: with my fellow YA authors and panellists – the talented Will Kostakis and Jessica Shirvington – at the first SpeakerSpace event at Customs House Library this month.
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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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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My exciting news for the week: my debut YA novel THE INTERN has been longlisted for the Gold Inky in the Inky Awards. I am so, so, so honoured to be included in the top 10 Australian YA novels of 2014 – talk about a dream come true! Look at this incredible line-up. A little…
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