Yesterday we had a photo shoot in the lounge room. My daughter Lili and I both needed new author shots. When authors get invited to speak at festivals etc, the organisers usually like you to send them a photo for their brochure. You have to have a reasonably recent photo, otherwise when you arrive they … Continued
I had a good time at the Perth Writers Festival. Lots of people came to my sessions, which was great. One session was with Leigh Hobbs who writes the Old Tom books (among other things). It was interesting for me to hear how he writes his books and illustrates them. I’ll be back in Perth … Continued
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
It’s been such a long time since I’ve done a post, I’ve just about forgotten how to do it. I’ve got a couple of ideas for ongoing posts but first up I wanted to show everyone the lovely cover for the Japanese edition of Garden of the Purple Dragon. It is so sweet. Look for … 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
Last week was when the announcements were made for various Australian children’s choice awards—YABBA in Victoria, KOALA in NSW, COOL in ACT and KROC in Northern Territory. I went to the YABBA award ceremony at Ashburton Primary School. Dragon Moon was shortlisted for the new category of Fiction for Years 7-9. It didn’t win the … Continued
The Dragonkeeper trilogy is being reprinted and this time they will all have new covers. This is called rejacketing in the book trade. The book is exactly the same. It is just the covers that are different. The covers have been created by Sebastian Ciaffaglione, who did the cover for Dragon Dawn and also illustrated … Continued
My new book Dragon Dawn will be launched here in Melbourne next week. Everyone is welcome to come along and help me celebrate. I hope to see some of you there. 6.30pm on Thursday 9 October at Reader’s Feast Bookstore Melbourne Midtown Plaza cnr Bourke and Swanston Plaza
I have said many, many times that I am not going to write a fourth book in the Dragonkeeper series. And I haven’t changed my mind about that. However, I have written another Dragonkeeper book. It doesn’t continue the story after Dragon Moon though. It is a “prequel”. It is called Dragon Dawn and is … Continued
Next week I am going to Canberra to do some research, and while I’m there I will be appearing at Jacaranda Bookshop. There will be a book signing at 3pm and a presentation for teachers and librarians at 4pm. Both are free events but bookings are essential. Date: Thurs 18 Sep Place: Jacaranda 15 Bowman … Continued