Tag Archives: Australian children’s books

How to write a picture book … on tour with ‘Samuel’s Kisses’

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

My guest blogger is Australian author, Karen Collum who, this week, celebrates the launch of her first picture book, Samuel’s Kisses. Mother to three beautiful boys, with a baby girl about to join the family this month, Karen is passionate … Continue reading →

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Once upon a time in a far away place… PART 1

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

In conversation with Angela Sunde, Australian children’s author … “I love fairytales. There’s something timeless and classic about their stories. Pond Magic is proof of this – a thoroughly modern setting and cast with a familiar ring of magic and … Continue reading →

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‘Pond Magic’ blog tour coming tomorrow!

Posted on October 25, 2010 by

AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR, Angela Sunde‘s new Aussie Chomp book, Pond Magic (for 10-12 year olds), has just been released. The book will have its very own blog tour via the sites of other Australian authors below. This site will also host … Continue reading →

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Charlie and the Red Hot Chilli Pepper – OUT NOW!

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

My second chapter book this year is out NOW! Charlie and the Red Hot Chilli Pepper is published by Pearson Australia in their new Primary School fiction series, CHAPTERS. It’s suitable for 8-9 year olds. To purchase copies: CLICK HERE

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Juggling and ‘Princess Clown’

Posted on July 2, 2010 by

Ask any author and they’ll tell you – when you write books you will sometimes end up going to the strangest places and doing the oddest things while you write your book. For one thing, you become intrigued in the … Continue reading →

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‘Charlie & the Red Hot Chilli Pepper’ up-date

Posted on May 14, 2010 by

Looks like Charlie and the RHCP will be released in July 2010. Click for more about the story. Available in July from Pearson Australia.  CLICK for details. Here’s what the cover looks like.

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Kate Forsyth … Turning Grit into Pearls Part 2

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

Today, we continue talking to Kate Forsyth about her writing… SG: Welcome back, Kate. Your fantasy stories are hugely popular for all ages. You’ve said fantasy has the ability to open up the ‘big topics’ so children are able to … Continue reading →

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Crackpot’s journey to the book shelves

Posted on April 27, 2010 by

Today, my guest is Fiona Trembath, a Melbourne author. Her first children’s novel is called Crackpot. Fiona is also a singer, a performer of comedy, a composer of children’s songs, a sound engineer, a late-night radio announcer on Melbourne’s ABC … Continue reading →

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Interviews with Aussie authors

Posted on April 26, 2010 by

Keep an eye out for my forthcoming interview with Kate Forsyth as she prepares for the launch of her new book, The Wildkin’s Curse. This is the second book in the Chronicles of Estelliana, which began with The Starthorn Tree. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my blog!

Posted on April 24, 2010 by

This blog is for kids of all ages. I live in Brisbane, Australia. I have been writing for young people for 11 years and I reckon it’s the best job in the world. You can check out my books, plays, … Continue reading →

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