Book launch wrap up

I can’t believe it’s been a week since launched Swallow Me, NOW! Last Saturday at 1pm, at Oakleigh Library, a group gathered ready to launch my first book. There were 28 adults and 11 kids in attendance, including many family members. The day was opened by...

Do you have any pets?

This week, I’m moving away from questions about Swallow Me, NOW! to answering a more personal question: Do you have any pets? Technically, I don’t have a pet, however my 10 year old has a pet blue tongue lizard called Jazz. She has been with us now for...

How did you come up with the title?

This is a question my kids asked me, so I thought I’d answer it here. The working title for Swallow Me, NOW! was Sam’s Solution as it tells of the solution Sam came up with to her problem with bullying. At every step of the way, it was suggested that it be...

Why a missionary kid?

This was a question a few of my early readers asked. Between 1983 and 1986, my family were missionaries in Nepal. I had trouble adjusting to life in Australia and was bullied when I was at school. I drew on many of my experiences when writing the story, so that was...

Swallow Me, NOW! – Invitation to a book launch

You are invited to attend the book launch of Swallow Me, NOW! When: Saturday 25 October, 2014. 1 – 2pm Where: Oakleigh Library, 148 Drummond Street, Oakeigh, VIC, 3166 Children and adults are very welcome to attend! Includes book sales and signing. Swallow Me,...