Interview with Olivia Coates! We’re honoured to be able to speak with talented author, Olivia Coates about her newest picture book, Rosie’s Garden. Stemming (pardon the pun) from a place of passion for nature, her story shines with kindness, compassion and advocacy for the people and the green spaces around us. Like in the book, […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Kristin Haynes! It’s lovely to welcome author, Kristin Haynes, to the blog, to share her beloved Weimaraner dog stories in her picture book series, Hendrix and Rocket. Following the first title, Being Brave, the second tale, Mad Monday, entertains with humorous and relatable themes where uncontrolled frustration leads to misbehaviour … […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Welcome to #TheQuickSixInterview with Angela Toniolo! We’re delighted to welcome debut picture book author, Angela Toniolo, to the blog to share her recent release; Mavis, the Little Plane Spotter. Mavis and Doreen, based on Angela’s grandmother and great-aunt respectively, are the names of the inspirational sisters behind the patriotic honour of spotting and notifying the […]
