Posts written by Romi Sharp.
Just Write For Kids Australia’s fifth Pitch It! Competition for Australian writers of children’s and young adult books was held throughout September this year. The aim was to craft a manuscript pitch to a publisher that is focused, concise and appealing; showcasing a strength in voice, marketability and writing ability. Our judging panel meticulously analysed […]
#cheeseontoast #bookcampaign #booksontourpr What is your favourite ‘cheesy’ meal? Cheese On Toast is a funny, quirky and delicious rhyming story about trying new tastes at dinnertime. Will it be toast, or will it be roast? With the all-too-familiar themes of parenting struggles, reluctant children and having a go, this picture book by Kelly Louise Jarris and […]
#thechristmasdoor #bookcampaign #booksontourpr A Christmas poem borne from a love of this magical time of year and the inspiration from the classic, A Night Before Christmas, Penny Macoun (Gorkle, Rollo’s Wet Surprise) shares the joy and journey behind her latest picture book, The Christmas Door. Thank you so much, Penny! Congratulations on the release of […]
#thechristmasdoor #bookcampaign #booksontourpr What is your Christmas / Holiday Season wish? The Christmas Door is a fun, bright and magical poem about the mysterious door in the floor on Christmas Eve. What kind of magic awaits? With beautiful themes of family, kindness and togetherness, this picture book by Penny Macoun and Paul Nash is also bursting […]
It was so exciting to announce the Longlists for the 2022 Pitch It! Competition last week! Today, we are absolutely BUZZING, because we are about to reveal the fabulous Pitch It! Shortlists! These talented writers will all receive feedback on their pitches from our hard-working judges. Although the standard across the board was phenomenal, with many entries […]
#littlepeoplebigemotions #bookcampaign #booksontourpr A passion project that stemmed from her personal goals and journey with motherhood and teaching, Kylie Mort shares how her recently published book, Little People Big Emotions was written as a gentle comfort and reassuring guide to children and parents in achieving their own goals to positive mental wellbeing. Thank you so […]
WOW! What a result! CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who tackled the enormity of writing a knock-out pitch for our 2022 Pitch It! Competition! And to elicit so much in only 150 words or less! The judges were all in agreeance – this year’s standard was extremely high; the pitches impressed with their well-crafted elements of intrigue, […]
Author and history-enthusiast, Catherine Bauer (Australia Remembers 3: Len Waters, Dreaming Soldiers, Colourful Memories), generously shares her research and writing journey of her latest release; Tulips for Breakfast (Ford Street Publishing) is a powerful, heart-rending novel based on the real-life accounts of Hanneli (Hannah) Goslar-Pick, friend to Anne Frank and Holocaust survivor of WW2. It […]
#littlepeoplebigemotions #bookcampaign #booksontourpr *** UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED *** Why do you need Little People Big Emotions in your collection? Little People Big Emotions is a heartfelt and beautiful resource that encourages positive mental health in a gentle, playful and loving manner. This valuable, much needed picture book by award-winning, best-selling author, Kylie Mort, and […]
#littlepeoplebigemotions #bookcampaign #booksontourpr It is a huge honour to introduce award-winning, best-selling author, entrepreneur and psychologist-in-training, Kylie Mort, to the blog to celebrate the release of her new picture book, Little People Big Emotions! Together with talented illustrator and graphic designer, Tiina Morton, their valuable, heartfelt resource on encouraging positive mindsets is a beautiful, prevalent […]
