Author and illustrator interviews by selected theme.
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Elle McFadzean! We’re delighted to welcome debut middle grade author, Elle McFadzean, with her new fantasy fiction for readers aged 8 to 12, The Potion Experiment. Here is a novel that cleverly combines and draws similarities between magic and science, all the while conjuring fun and whimsy with characters who embark […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Catherine Bauer! It’s always a privilege when award-winning author, journalist and history-enthusiast, Catherine Bauer comes to share her latest news! Catherine is the talented author of many brilliant, poignant books, including Australia Remembers 3: Len Waters, Colourful Memories and Tulips for Breakfast, and not to mention the Winner of the 2019 […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Bella Traynor! We’re delighted to have new author, Bella Traynor, to the blog, alongside her friend and illustrator, Irin Hurren, here to share the inspiration behind their delightful picture book, Nature’s Magic Potion. With its gorgeous Australiana touches, this imaginative rhyming tale takes two children out adventuring into the bush to […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Marcus Addison! It’s a pleasure to welcome creative writer, Marcus Addison, to the blog to chat about his latest picture book, The Not-so-little Tree. This is a fascinating philosophical tale of ‘growing’ to learn the insights, foresights, knowledge and wisdom as passed down through the generations – all told gently through […]
Interview with Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern! We’re so thrilled to speak again with the talented international award-winning author, Jacqueline de Rose-Ahern, about her latest series for early readers; Ariana Treasure. Jacqueline has a knack for touching hearts with her stories, often centring around important life values and virtues. The first two titles, The Missing Book and […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jennifer Bain and Scott Stuart! What an honour to welcome two impressive creators to share their new picture book title – author Jennifer Bain and author-illustrator Scott Stuart are here to discuss their insightful journey into creating Don’t Fall For The Trick. Both creators, like many of us, have seen first-hand […]
Interview with David Lawrence! We’re overjoyed to welcome back superstar comedian, Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassador and award-winning author, David Lawrence (previous interview), to share his insights into his spectacularly magical middle grade ‘Pen‘ series and its third title; Finn and the Pen! No doubt you’ve already read Ruby’s and Xander’s adventures, navigating real-life conundrums with […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Lynne Stringer! It is with delight that we welcome passionate author and editor, Lynne Stringer to the blog for a chat about her work on a special collection of stories; Stepping Sideways. Alongside editor, Emily Larkin, Lynne and ten other talented Australian authors have combined to produce an exciting, original collection […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jodi Toering and Valerie Brumby! We’re welcoming back the superlative Jodi Toering, following the success of Night Watch! (illus. by Tannya Harricks, interview here) with her newest picture book, Rain on the Rock. What can I say? WOW! This book is incredible! Jodi’s beautiful, poetic prose seamlessly amalgamates with the exquisite […]
Interview with Maura Pierlot! It’s such a pleasure and honour to welcome back the incredible and multi-talented, Maura Pierlot, who is an international award-winning author of books in various genres. Today, and over the next few months, we are thrilled to be a part of her launch for her latest picture book; Clutterbugs, a vibrant, […]
