January 24, 2017

Blogging for Writers, Byron Bay Writers Festival

What started as an online diary, to be shared with friends and family, has flourished as an effective means for individuals and businesses to connect with readers. Bloggers develop strong online communities, which lead to unlimited opportunities, as well as genuine friendships. Having a blog helps...

By zanni
December 11, 2016

New series with Bonnier Publishing

It's not every day you get an email offering you a four book deal with Bonnier Publishing Australia! On Friday, I received confirmation that Bonnier Publishing Australia will publish the first four books from my series for early readers, [working title] TIGGY AND THE MAGIC PAINTBRUSH. I...

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Archie and the Bear
November 22, 2016

Korean and Simplified Chinese Rights sold for Archie and the Bear

It's a good news week when you hear that both Korean and simplified Chinese rights have sold for your next book nearly a year before it hits the Australian shelves! Archie and the Bear will be published by Dolphin Media, China and Lime Co., an imprint of Prunsoop...

By zanni
November 22, 2016

Too Busy Sleeping off to China!

Anna Pignataro and I were very excited to learn that the simplified Chinese rights have been sold to Shanxi, and will be published in 18 months. Eleanor will be seeing China before I do! I am a bit jealous...

By zanni
September 15, 2016

Archie and the Bear

I am very excited to reveal the cover of my next picture book, Archie & The Bear, illustrated by the formidable David Mackinstosh. Archie will be released next August with Little Hare....

By zanni
July 20, 2016

Blogging workshop, Bumbuku Creatives Workshop Series, Amsterdam

Today I had the pleasure of running the first workshop in the Bumbuku Creatives Workshop Series in Amsterdam. Bumbuku Creatives are an Amsterdam based collective who partner with socially and environmentally responsible companies. I am their copywriter. The workshop series is designed to help inspire and educate...

By zanni