Well, now this is exciting! The Pitch It! Competition is back for its third year running! And the team at Just Write For Kids Australia are deliriously overjoyed to share the new developments this year! If you’re like most writers, you’re probably itching for the chance to skip the slush pile and get your manuscript […]
If you’re like me you’ll be the first to want to get your hands on the uncovered secrets of the book world. Imagine a world of books at your fingertips that only you have the exclusive right to hold, smell… and taste! Well, now is your opportunity to discover some hidden literary delights by self-published […]
Guest Post by Adam Wallace As always we thoroughly enjoy the thrill of including funny, Zombie-obsessed author-illustrator, Adam Wallace on the blog. Today he gives us chilling goosebumps – of the good variety – with his ‘inspirational’ (of the non-zombie kind) and encouraging article about what it means to be involved in such a supportive […]
Welcome to Day 9 of our Christmas giveaway. You can still enter previous days. Anyone who enters all 12 days go in the draw to win a voucher from Boomerang Books: Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 To enter, answer the following question: What is […]
Rusty, Buster and Patch Versus the Opera, Adam Wallace (author), Serena Geddes (illus.), Krueger Wallace Press, 2017. Dynamo Adam Wallace punches out yet another sharp-witted tale in his new series, an ode to his favourite brother-combo – the Marx Brothers. Teaming up with the impeccable Serena Geddes to illustrate the graphic chapter book, you can […]
I’m still buzzing after a day of encouragement, empowerment and energy. A day filled with camaraderie, connections and reverence. KidLitVic Meet the Publishers Conference 2017 in Melbourne on May 20th certainly achieved its goals for attendees to network, showcase talents, and “kick-start, build, reinvigorate and strengthen” our creative journeys. Conference organisers, Alison Reynolds, Coral Vass, Jaquelyn […]
There are some books that really stick in your mind long after you’ve read them. They grip your heart and delve deep to the core. They lift you up and make you realise that those inner most desires are attainable, no matter what challenges are in your way. Just believe in yourself. Here is a […]
2016 has been a tremendously eventful year on the blog, with establishing the Directory, a cascade of amazing interviewees and guest posters, and invaluable tips and news updates made available. And I couldn’t have done it all without the support and dedication of my wonderful team of bloggers and the Australian kidlit community. So, thank […]
Title: Zombie Inspiration Author: Adam Wallace Illustrator: James Hart Publisher: Krueger Wallace Press Genre: Zombie/Comedy/Personal Development Age Group: 9-13 Please tell us a bit of what your book is about. Well, this is a totally, absolutely, fully, nearly almost true story about me when I was at high school and the zombie apocalypse hit the […]
Shut your eyes tight (no don’t, you’ll want to see this!) because Adam Wallace is here to scare us senseless with his answers to our ‘Thriller’ themed interview! Thanks, Adam! 😜 What is the scariest book you’ve ever read? Ummm, well, this is kind of a tricky one, because I don’t scare easily. I […]
