Riley and the Sleeping Dragon in My Child Magazine

Huge thanks to Emma Davidson from Brindabella Baby for nominating Riley and the Sleeping Dragon as her editorial product to promote her business. Emma has been such an avid supporter of my work, and is an amazing gal to boot. Be sure to check out her beautiful online (and real life!) store.

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Riley and the Sleeping Dragon in Little Star magazine, Shanghai

Riley and the Sleeping Dragon is an Editor's Pick in Little Star magazine, Shanghai. The magazine covers the enormous Beijing and Shanghai expat communities and has a focus on international schools and education.

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Writer in Residence Article in The Chronicle

Great feature article in the southern suburbs Canberra Chronicle from 10 November, covering my work as a Writer in Residence for Caroline Chisholm School Junior Campus. Many thanks to Peter Reynolds for a great piece. Here I am with the lovely Brooke Harder, with her book 'Angelina Goes to School'.

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Riley Triumphs at Handmade Upmarket

I had a wonderful turn at Handmade market in Canberra, selling all three books - Riley and the Dancing Lion was a triumph. Beijing Tai Tai and Riley and the Sleeping Dragon also did well, and it was an utter pleasure to share signing responsibilities with my fabulous new illustrator, Kieron Pratt.

See my blog entry for more.

Hello Wikipedia!

Really thrilled to learn my interview with talented Australian author, Jack Heath, made it to Wikipedia. Click on the pic to see the entry or read my interview on Jack's blockbuster novel, Third Transmission, here.

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Riley and the Dancing Lion, Canberra Times

Riley and the Dancing Lion was featured in the Gift Guide for Handmade's illustrious Christmas Upmarket - Canberra Times Food & Wine supplement.

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Riley and the Dancing Lion Competition on Australian Women Online

Australian Women Online are hosting a book giveaway of Riley and the Dancing Lion - what a marvellous opportunity!

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Riley and the Dancing Lion Giveaway at Canberra Weekly

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Huge thanks to the lovely Julie Samaras at the Canberra Weekly for featuring Riley and the Dancing Lion in this week's magazine... with a book giveaway.

Love the Canberra Weekly!

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Riley and the Sleeping Dragon Review at CanberraKids

The beautiful Ingrid Jonach, Canberra-based children's author, has written a fabulous review on Riley and the Sleeping Dragon for the sensational CanberraKids website. CanberraKids is a one-stop shop of all things steeped in fabulousness for little ones and their big supervisors. Love it.

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Thanks Ingrid! and thanks also to the lovely Janette from CanberraKids.

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Reading of Riley and the Dancing Lion at Book Buzz

Thursday 3 December 2009

Queanbeyan Library

Book Buzz Christmas Party

3.30pm

I will be reading Riley and the Dancing Lion during the end of year Christmas party at Book Buzz - a fabulously fun book club for primary school kids at Queanbeyan Library.

Come on down and partake in this fun event.

Canberra Weekly Article on the Writer in Residence Programme

Huge thanks to the Canberra Weekly for featuring a wonderful story on my Writer in Residence programme wwith Caroline Chisholm School Junior Campus, Canberra.

The course took 42 children aged between 6 and 12 through the entire book writing process, from creative conception through to publication and launch. The books were modelled on my own book - Riley and the Sleeping Dragon - featuring black & white photos of Caroline Chisholm School as well as gorgeous, brightly-coloured drawings by the children.

It was a proud moment watching those kids come and collect their very first print-run, in front of friends, family and peers.

Well done, kids! Australia's youngest self-published authors.

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Radio Interview for TASTE, ArtSound FM 90.3/9.27, Canberra

So lovely to be interviewed by Barbie Robinson during ArtSound FM's annual Radiothon. We went live, talking about my participation in Ocsober, closely followed by a chat about the imminent release of Riley and the Dancing Lion.

Barbie and Richard were still glowing from the recent birth of their beautiful granddaughter, Molly.

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Handmade Market launches Riley and the Dancing Lion

Friday 20 November 2009, 5pm - 9pm

Saturday 21 November 2009, 10am - 4pm

at Yarralumla Woolshed

(more details here)

Before Riley and the Dancing Lion is even officially launched, I will be appearing at Canberra Handmade Upmarket to showcase and sign all three of my books.

Huge thanks to the gorgeous Julie Nichols for finding a spot for me - it will be a thrill to unofficially launch my book to the local Canberra market. The Spring Bloom market was incredibly successful, achieving over 10,000 shoppers in a single day. Amazing. And it's no wonder - this is some absolutely stunning market with breathtaking wares.

Be there or be lacking in fabulousness.

The Launch of Riley and the Dancing Lion

All kids and big kids warmly invited to the exciting launch of...

Riley and the Dancing Lion

Sunday 6 December 2009

11.30am - 1pm

Dalton's Bookstore

Cnr Marcus Clarke & Rudd Streets

Canberra City

Kids can enjoy:

• a book reading and signing!


• balloons and goodie bags!


• Christmas & Chinese New Year delectables!


• circus tricks performed by Kelly Sports


• a mass of prize giveaways!


• loads of fun!

RSVP absolutely essential...

contact Meredith on 6249 1844 or email here.

HUGE thanks to our fabulous sponors:

Riley and the Dancing Lion in AWO Kids' Book Christmas Gift Guide

Riley and the Dancing Lion is featured in Australian Women Online's Christmas Kids' Book Buying Guide. Ho ho ho!

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Writer in Residence Book Launch

Wednesday 4 November 2009

Caroline Chisholm School

11am

After an intensive 16 session course, it is with enormous pride that we announce the launch of 42 magnificent 'published' books by students at Caroline Chisholm Junior Campus here in Canberra.

These books have turned out beyond my wildest dreams. Children aged between 6 and 12 created, wrote, illustrated, designed and published their books. They also learned about ISBNs, barcodes, publishing information and library data, and even learned how to promote, market and distribute their work.

The launch will feature students, parents and representatives from the Education Department, Children's Book Council of Australia, Early Education Australia, as well as media presence.

I am in awe of these children. Congratulations to everyone!