Perth Writers Festival 2012

Posted by admin on Jan 20, 2012 in News | 2 comments

My first festival of the year will happen in glorious Perth, from February 23rd to the 26th. I’ll be doing 2 workshops on writing humour on the 23rd and the 26th (which is the family fun day!). So if you know any kids, bring them along. Check out the PWF website for more info. I’m excited for my first trip to Western Australia, hope to see some of my old and new cHEwY gum gums.

Summer Reading Club session

Posted by admin on Jan 3, 2012 in News | 0 comments

Happy New Year my cHEwY gum gums!

Libraries around Australia are hosting summer reading programs and I’ll be involved with Queensland’s own ‘Amazing Read’ program with an online session on January 17th. I’ll be joined by legends such as Andy Griffiths and Morris Gleitzman who are also doing their own sessions. Check out their website for more info on how you can join me for some summer reading fun!

I’m in Funny Buggers!

Posted by admin on Dec 1, 2011 in News | 0 comments

Looking for a great book for Christmas and wanting a laugh? Then get my book LOL…if you already have my book then grab Penguin’s new anthology Funny Buggers. Complied by comedian Karl Chandler, this joke book contains the best lines from Australia’s fave comedians. Why, yes I am in the book too! I know, funny huh? Neways, get it today!

CBCA Northern Sydney Christmas Party!

Posted by admin on Nov 15, 2011 in News | 0 comments

On November 30th, I’ll be at Balgowah RSL for the CBCA Northern Sydney Sub-branch. We have special guests Anna Fineberg and Kim Gamble, author and illustrator team of Tashi among other books. Anna will also be reading from her brand new book that won’t be out until next year! We also have loads of prizes, raffles, auctions of great illustrations and a chance to mingle with book lovers! If you love children books then this is for you! Tickets are 45 dollars, RVSP with Antonette Diorio at toni.brisland@gmail.com

Sutherland Shire Literature Festival

Posted by admin on Nov 5, 2011 in News | 0 comments

The Shire will be on fire, I’ll be there for the literature festival on November 13th and 14th. I’ll be running a workshop on writing comedy on the 13th at Gymea Community Centre. I’ll also be doing a talk and workshop for the kids day on the 14th. Check out their facebook page!

Tasmania Tour

Posted by admin on Oct 29, 2011 in News | 0 comments

I’m off to Tassie for a four day tour, visiting schools such as Rose Bay, New Norfolk HS, New Town HS and Kings Meadows HS…plus a few TATE meetings and random appearances thrown in. It should be fun to visit the Apple Isle