Author and illustrator interviews by selected theme.
We are intergalactically excited to welcome Stephanie Ward to the blog to share her universal adventures with the creation of her exuberantly playful story of Allen the Alien – an (overly) enthusiastic space dweller on an earthly mission to make human connections. Thanks, Stephanie, for introducing us to your exceptional new friend! 🙂 Congratulations on […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Caz Goodwin! We’re delighted to welcome back Caz Goodwin, talented internationally published author, to talk about her absolutely gorgeous new picture book; A Wish for Baby. Told in enchanting rhyme, there are so many joyous wishes for baby that melt your heart because of all the glittering warmth that shines out […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jess Horn and Zoe Bennett! It’s such a pleasure to have wonderful debut picture book author, Jess Horn, together with the supremely talented illustrator, Zoe Bennett, here to share in the celebration of their new title, Bernie Thinks in Boxes. This beautiful story delves into the mind of Bernie, revealing the […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kylie Howarth! We’re deep-sea excited to welcome the talented author-illustrator, Kylie Howarth, on board our blog to share her epic adventure in creating her new junior fiction graphic novel series – Kev and Trev. The first to walk the plank is the hilarious Snot Funny Sea Stories!, which is literally wildly […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Jade Goodwin! Magical adventures through a Story Realm – this sounds like our kind of book! And even better, it’s a whole series with three imaginative tales ready for delving straight into. The fantastical Yarn Quest is written by debut author, Brooke Scobie, and has been brought to wondrous life by […]
Welcome to The Quick Six Interview with Sarah Speedie! We last welcomed Sarah Speedie to the blog to talk about her gorgeous picture book, Boss Cat (interview here). Today she’s here with another vivacious title; Wild About Book Week. With the impending arrival of our favourite bookish time of the year, this book couldn’t come […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Eva Collins! Described as “an affecting and timely contribution to the genre of the immigrant voice” (Dr. Jordie Albiston) and written with a “distinctively sparkling verse” (Professor Kevin Brophy AM), this poetic memoir of postwar history by Eva Collins is an important read for our times. Receiving prestigious literary award nominations, […]
It’s the biggest pleasure to welcome R.W.R. McDonald to JWFK as we literally celebrate his extravagantly cheerful picture book release, Happy Millionth Birthday! So much heart, humour and energy has gone into this book, and we couldn’t be happier to join the party and learn more about it! Thanks, Rob! 🙂 Congratulations, Rob, on the […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Rebecca Fraser! We’re delighted to welcome back the talented award-winning author and editor, Rebecca Fraser (interview on Sea Glass) to share her latest middle grade novel; Jonty’s Unicorn. If you love speculative fiction and fantasies with an old-world charm, you’ll love this heart-racing, galloping adventure full of thrills and darkness in […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Joe Weatherstone! ‘When the going gets RUFF, Maddy’s on the case!‘ Here is the perfect introduction to a gorgeously heartwarming dog detective story! We’re wagging with excitement to welcome talented TV producer and author, Joe Weatherstone, to share the story behind her debut middle grade novel for dog lovers everywhere – […]
