Towards the end of 2017, I was selected for a Fellowship at the Katharine Susannah Prichard (KSP) Writers’ Centre for 2018. This was a wonderful honour that both humbled and inspired me. What is the KSP Fellowship Program? The KSP Fellowship Program is ‘a dedicated creative development initiative’ that offers writers the opportunity to ‘develop a … Continue reading
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2017 Writerly Roundup
Well what a big year 2017 has been! From the launch of our new children’s book Dancing Charli to some amazing events to come in 2018. Here’s a quick rundown of what happened: Dancing Charli launch Dancing Charli arrived in late 2016 and a launch date organised in early 2017. It was wonderful to receive … Continue reading
Dancing Charli Review – The Mummy Project
Thankyou to the wonderful Reena over at The Mummy Project for a wonderful review for Dancing Charli. If you would like to read more of the story, head on over to the website. Don’t forget to take moment to like and browse some of the other great stories while you are there! Dancing Charli Review Continue reading
Dancing Charli has landed
I am excited to announce that our new children’s picture book Dancing Charli has landed Dancing Charli is aimed at preschool to Year 2 students and is published by envirobook. It is the second book in the ‘Charli’ series, the first of which was Flaming Charli. The books are a result of the collaboration between author Ant Wood … Continue reading
Newcastle Writers Festival Kids Program 2016
2016 Kids Program @ Newcastle Writers Festival. We are thrilled to be appearing at the Newcastle Writers Festival Kids Program on Saturday April 2 2016 for the Family Fun Day. There’s a stellar line up of authors and illustrators who will be conducting workshops and readings during the festival. The festival is hosted by the Newcastle … Continue reading
‘Weaving Baskets’ – Finalist 2016 Newcastle Herald Short Story Competition
I’m thrilled to have my short story ‘Weaving Baskets’ included as a finalist in the 2016 Newcastle Herald Short Story competition. The story was first published in the Newcastle Herald on Friday, January 15, 2016 and can be read at the following link: http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3666059/short-story-weaving-baskets/ Congratulations to the winner! http://www.theherald.com.au/story/3694818/best-news-ive-ever-had/ Continue reading
Grieve Project 2015 Live Read
Yesterday afternoon I had the privilege of reading a couple of fine poems for the Grieve Writing Competition Live Read. The competition is held as a part of Grief Awareness Month (August) and is in its third year. The top 20 poems and stories are read on the day and the awards for all place … Continue reading
