As a kid I went through ups and downs with my reading. My mum and grandfather were very encouraging but there were times I struggled to read regularly. My brothers and I were quite active kids so we spent most of our free time playing sport or riding through the bush on our BMXs or nearly injuring ourselves on the next door neighbours’ wildly unsafe trampoline. Luckily my school librarian […]
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On my final episode of ‘Author Hangout’ for the season, I’m joined by ‘Specky Magee’ and ‘The Boy and the Spy’ author, Felice Arena! Felice reveals his theatrical past, explains how he uses music when writing and completes a particularly unusual French challenge (which gets a little Star Wars-y). Ooh la la! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZdAFswD_18[/embedyt]
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In the second last episode of ‘Author Hangout’ season one, I have an absolute ball with the highest selling female author in Australia, Sally Rippin! Sally shares her writing tips and she shows how to draw Buster from her hit ‘Polly and Buster’ series. Plus, Sally also does a rather impressive monster impersonation! Enjoy! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JN_i7WgUIUU[/embedyt]
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On this week’s Author Hangout episode I’m joined by Tim Harris. An ex-teacher, Tim is the man behind the hilarious ‘Exploding Endings’ and ‘Mr Bambuckles Remarkables’. He shares his writing tips, reveals how much time he spends napping and is challenged to drink a SUPER GROSS smoothie! Lots of fun! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlwSf3cw2sI[/embedyt]
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On this week’s Author Hangout I’m catching up with Jen Storer! Jen is behind the hugely popular Truly Tan and Danny Best books (plus heaps of others!). We discuss writing tips, find out what job Jen had before she ended up writing, and we even challenge her to taste a rather nasty concoction. Ha! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTPsA97B9dE[/embedyt]
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Joining me in Ep 2 of my ‘Author Hangout’ youtube series is the man behind the bestselling ‘My Life’ series, Tristan Bancks! Recently, Tristan also started releasing thrillers like ‘Two Wolves’ and ‘The Fall’, so we chat about how he balances his different styles…. But mostly we have fun! He tells the grossest story I’ve ever heard and we attempt an inflating fake chicken challenge. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBf2Tccp2Z8[/embedyt]
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I’m pumped to be launching a series of YouTube clips for kids that feature Aussie children’s authors. First up, I’m hanging out with Tony Wilson. Tony is the author behind The Selwood Boys, The Cow Tripped Over The Moon, Stuff Happens: Jack and much more. Enjoy our chat! And stay tuned, because I’ll be catching up with many more authors over the coming weeks. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZytBKGf5-l0[/embedyt]
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After another wacky appearance on Kids’ WB, Jacqueline Harvey has a quick chat about her latest Alice-Miranda book AND gives an update or her new series, due in 2018. For further details on Jacqueline, check out her website. Woohoo! Great to catch up with fellow authors! [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OtGmNxEv9I[/embedyt]
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[embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vga0jpxbspQ[/embedyt] A huge CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of our ‘Design-An-Alien’ competition, for Alien Zoo 2. Heath and I were blown away by the hundreds of entries we received and we’d like to thank everyone for getting involved. We were so impressed with the amazing quality of the entries – well done to all. But especially WELL DONE to our winner, who will have their creature featured in Alien Zoo 2! Woohoo!
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You could design an alien for the next Alien Zoo book! Seriously! Entries can be in the form of ANYTHING! I’ll accept drawings, a clever description or even paper mache. Once entries close, I’ll choose my fav – based on creativity or just what makes me laugh the most – and then superstar illustrator Heath McKenzie will bring that creature to life in The Alien Zoo 2. Please Note: no one […]
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