Like a lot of authors, I spend most of my working day in a room at home by myself, which is fine by me. August is a time when I venture out into the world and meet some of my readers, lots of them actually. I’m going to Adelaide to visit some schools for Book … Continued
I’ve had a bit of a rest from public appearances. I’ve been chained to my desk writing my latest book, but now I’m ready to go out and about again. Here is where I’ll be over the next few weeks: First up is a local Melbourne event. Sat 28th August 12 noon at Collins Booksellers … Continued
Borders has rearranged its Carlton branch and they are having a relaunch tomorrow evening. A number of authors will be there talking about their books—including me. I will be talking about my latest book Sugar Sugar which is set in the 1970s on the hippy trail across Europe and the Middle East. I will be … Continued
I have one more public event before I finish a busy couple of months promoting Sugar Sugar. If anyone in Melbourne wants to come along and hear me talk, get me to sign a book or have a chat. This is where I will be: 11.30 am Saturday 29th May Ringwood Angus & Robinson Shop … Continued
I will now talking and signing books at two Sydney bookshops next week. So if you want to come along and hear about my latest book Sugar Sugar, see some photos of what I looked like in the 70s and say hello, this is where I’ll be. Both events are free but please ring or … Continued
Over the next month or so, I’ll be touring around a bit to celebrate the release of my new book, Sugar Sugar. I’ll be talking (about the book), answering questions (about anything) and signing (books, bookmarks, bus tickets). Bookings are necessary at some of these events. I hope to see some of my readers there. … Continued
Next Saturday I will be at the Angus & Robertson bookshop in Melbourne as part of the Kids’ Fun Day to celebrate the launch of the new Angus & Robertson Kids’ Top 50 list. I’ll be doing a reading and signing books. If any one has books they’d like me to sign or if you … Continued
Tomorrow I am off to Brisbane, where I am speaking at the Brisbane Writers Festival, word play 2009 for young readers, writers and illustrators. I have three sessions speaking to students in the flesh and one online session. I’m looking forward to it. I hope to see some of my Queensland-based readers there.
I’m just about to leave for Perth where I will be speaking at the Perth Writers Festival. There are heaps of other authors there, so check out the link. This will be my first public event this year. I hope I won’t lose my voice! The venue is the University of WA. I will be … Continued
Last Friday I was invited to be a member of a panel of authors and illustrators at the annual Dromkeen Literary Lunch. For those who don’t know Dromkeen is a lovely colonial homestead at Riddells Creek in Victoria which houses a collection of original illustrations, artwork and manuscripts from Australian children’s literature. Statues of characters from favourite … Continued