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Steph vs Democracy 26 Aug 2013 | 12:31 pm
When I was twelve, I ran for primary school captain. I have been telling this story to students a whole bunch during this past Book Week. This is because if I were a fictional character in a novel, t...
Awkward conversations with writers 29 Jul 2013 | 06:09 am
1. Another author: "So I read your book." Me: "You did?" Another author: "Yeah." *silence* *silence for three minutes* Me: "So... are you working on something new?" 2. Me: "I... write books. F...
I write stuff. Did you know I write stuff? 19 Jul 2013 | 09:24 am
I haven't written anything on this here blog for a couple of weeks now, mainly because I have been writing lots of non-internet stuff. Like novels! Which is great! You want to read my novels, right? I...
Can you please stop using the word "sexy" in relation to YA novels? 2 Jul 2013 | 11:40 am
I have noticed this trend of every flipping YA paranormal romance or urban fantasy or dystopia being described as 'sexy' in the blurb or in the puff piece. I have noticed it creeping into contemporary...
How to be nice to your author friend, for non-writer folks 28 Jun 2013 | 11:48 am
1. If you have a book dedicated to you, you should probably read it. It's generally a nice thing to do. If a book is dedicated to your memory, try floating your ghostly presence towards someone who is...
Brisbane Writers Festival! The State Library! Awards for young writers! 9 Jun 2013 | 03:43 pm
1. Guess who's going to be at Brisbane Writers Festival this year? Me! I am very excited. I have a session for grades 8-10 on Thursday September 5 at 11am. (I am sure you can sneak in if you are older...
Brisbane Writers Festival! The State Library! Awards for young writers! 9 Jun 2013 | 03:43 pm
1. Guess who's going to be at Brisbane Writers Festival this year? Me! I am very excited. I have a session for grades 8-10 on Thursday September 5 at 11am. (I am sure you can sneak in if you are older...
Meanwhile, elsewhere... 6 Jun 2013 | 07:39 am
1. I'll be at the State Library of Queensland in the Library Cafe this Saturday (the 8th), for the Queensland Writers Centre's Whispers reading salon event. It's from three until five in the afternoon...
Meanwhile, elsewhere... 6 Jun 2013 | 07:39 am
1. I'll be at the State Library of Queensland in the Library Cafe this Saturday (the 8th), for the Queensland Writers Centre's Whispers reading salon event. It's from three until five in the afternoon...
Wildlife by Fiona Wood 27 May 2013 | 08:31 am
Wildlife is lovely, lovely and a bit more grown-up than Six Impossible Things. I suppose it is a sequel, or a companion novel, and I daresay I like Wildlife even better. I have been in Melbourne for ...
