Looking back before going forward

The final week of this decade is nearly done. I’ve been trying to sum up what ten years has meant...

Writing in circles

It’s been a while since I posted but I have a good – if not original – excuse. I won’t...

The picture above shows the window display at Readings Books (Kids) in Lygon Street. Isn’t it gorgeous! And below are...

Stone Girl won the Readings Book Prize for Young Adults!! This is a huge honour. Here is a rough version...

When I was a little girl, from as far back as I can remember, I liked elderly people, specifically women....

This week is busy. It includes starting a new casual teaching role at Deakin University (yay, can’t wait!), it’s my...

I was completely thrilled to discover that Stone Girl is one of the six books shortlisted for this year’s Readings...

Soon I will be part of an exciting panel at the Emerging Writer’s Festival talking darker subjects in Young Adult...

Some wonderful things have happened this year. Stone Girl was shortlisted in the Ethel Turner Prize for Young People’s Literature...

Firstly I want to say a giant thank you. To YOU. If you’re reading this then I appreciate you taking...