A New and Wonderful Book

I'm thrilled to announce a brand new project I'll be working on in between my Riley books with the illustrious Kieron Pratt.

I have long worshipped and adored the work of the Brisbane-based Tina Snerling - artist, crafter, designer extraordinaire. Her work at Tiny Concept is something to become enraptured by and swoon over.

When I first talked with this talented artist about the possibility of working on a book together, I was thrilled to learn that illustrating children's books is a long-held dream of Tina's.

Upon showing her one of my most precious and long-desired book ideas, I was ecstatic how inspired she became by its content - sending me the above test picture for 'approval'. I approved it, alright.

And so begins my wonderful association with Tina Snerling and the glorious book-about-to-be.

Stay tuned.

Riley and the Dancing Lion Launch in the Canberra Weekly

Many thanks to the lovely Julie Samaras of the Canberra Weekly for including some great photos of the launch of Riley and the Dancing Lion (even though it said Sleeping Dragon!). So cute to see the kids in the Social Pages.

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Author Profile in Buzz Words

Many thanks to Vicki Stanton for the lovely author profile in Buzz Words - an amazing industry magazine-style newsletter circulated by email every fortnight.

Head to Buzz Words to get the latest buzz on books for children and young adults.

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Book Reading and Christmas Party at Brindabella Baby

Monday 14 December 2009

Brindabella Baby

Canberra

A lovely little reading of Riley and the Dancing Lion at Brindabella Baby this morning, where I met some gorgeous kids and reconnected with some ladies from my first reading earlier in the year.

It was also fabulous to see the transition of Emma's beautiful babywares shop, and to see all her gorgeous new products. She also has a fab online store. Click here to visit!

A Beautiful Day at MOCCA Fair

A beautiful day at MOCCA market with my books - Manuka Childcare Centre hold a wonderful fair, fete and stalls, and it's such a lovely excuse for kiddies from the Centre to come along and enjoy some sunshine, some fun rides and even a petting zoo.

It was fantastic to see the kids excited about my new book. I'll be going back to read it to them in the new year.

Mathilda's Market Advent Calendar

So delighted to be part of the beautiful Advent Calendar that Mathilda's Market is running... members can win a daily prize in the leadup to Christmas... and on Day 12 is Riley and the Dancing Lion! courtesy of Emma from Brindabella Baby.

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Jen Leheny of REDinstead has posted a beautiful gallery, showcasing the lauch of Riley and the Dancing Lion.

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The Launch of Riley and the Dancing Lion

WOW! What a fantabulous time we had at Daltons Books in Canberra City on Sunday 6 December to launch Riley and the Dancing Lion. Click here for more.

Sneak Peek - Riley and the Dancing Lion

For a sneak peek of Riley and the Dancing Lion: A journey around Hong Kong, click the picture, post-haste.

Dee Scribe Author Interview

Really lovely of author Dee White to feature my self-publishing journey on Dee Scribe today, in the form of an interivew. Thanks, Dee!

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Author Visits

Tania is available to talk to your school or club about self-publishing and writing children's books. She also loves to visit schools to read her Riley travelogue series to children.

For children aged 6 and older, Tania can also do a powerpoint presentation on story writing and creating/publishing books.

Tania was a Children's Book Council of Australia visiting author during ACT Book Week 2009 and 2010 and in 2009 completed a highly successful Writer in Residence Programme at a primary school in Canberra. She is a highly experienced speaker and presenter.

Please make contact here if you would like to organise a visit.

For visit requirements, please click here.

Tania has Public Liability Insurance for A$10 million.

Author Visit Requirements

When visiting your school or organisation, the following would be warmly appreciated:

• Clear indication and confirmation of dates and session times, well in advance
• School address, parking advice and clear directions to the front office/venue
• School’s phone number and mobile contact in case of emergency
• Readings spaced as closely together as possible (no breaks in between), with the final session finishing by 2.30pm at the latest
• The children’s ages and number of students attending
• A smartboard setup in one space, if at all possible, so I’m not required to move between sessions
• Someone on hand with technical knowledge to ensure smartboard setup doesn’t go awry (this problem occurs around 80% of the time)
• If there is to be a book signing, an approximate required amount of books, in advance
• A glass of water and a cup of tea would be lovely!

I bring a USB stick and laptop with me and arrive 15-20 minutes before presentation to set up.

Please email for current charges. I have a 2-reading minimum and a fee discount if a book signing is organised. My charges are current with ASA recommendations.

I have public liability insurance to $10 million.

Every Child Magazine Subscription Renewal - Riley and the Dancing Lion

Thanks again to the wonderful Mary McCartney from Early Childhood Australia for organizing this exciting book giveaway of Riley and the Dancing Lion in Every Child magazine. Subscribers have a chance to win a copy of the book when they renew.

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