Hello world! This writing caper sure is a rollercoaster ride. Dizzying ups, such as the buzz of creating a new story, getting some positive feedback, an acceptance, a good review, an invite to speak at a festival or a gorgeous letter from a fan; followed by screaming, white-knuckled downs, such as a[…]
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I have just signed with BOLINDA AUDIO for SIX of my middle grade novels to be made into audio books. Thank you CURTIS BROWN for brokering the deal. I am beyond excited.
So excited that Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan has been shortlisted for the YABBA Awards. Woohoo!
And doubly thrilled because Pearly and Pig and the Lost City of Mu Savan has also been shortlisted for the KOALA AWARDS! Here's cheers to Children's Choice Awards!
Thrilled to bits that THE WHEELBARROW EXPRESS and PEARLY AND PIG AND THE LOST CITY OF MU SAVAN have both made it onto the 2024 CBCA Book of the Year Notable list. This is such wonderful news.
Absolutely thrilled that TILDA has been longlisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel Prize, CYA category. Such an honour!
WOOHOO! The Echidna Near my Place has been shortlisted for The Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards, 5-8 years category. We are thrilled!
THE ECHIDNA NEAR MY PLACE has been named a CBCA Notable Book in TWO categories - Early Childhood and Eve Pownall. Cate James and I are thrilled to bits! Go Echidna!
