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,...

Who was the inspiration for Sam?

When I was eight, my family came back to Australia after three years in Nepal, and I found it very hard to adjust to life in Australia.After two terms at Chadstone Park Primary School in grades 3 and 4, I started at Clayton North Primary School in the middle of grade...

Swallow Me, NOW! – ebook now available

Today has been an exciting day. This morning, I woke to the news that Swallow Me, NOW! was now available in ebook form on Amazon. I can’t explain how excited I was to see it there – a book with my name on it as author. It may seem strange as I’m a...
What was the inspiration for Green Oaks Primary School?

What was the inspiration for Green Oaks Primary School?

Most of Swallow Me, NOW! is set at the fictional Green Oaks Primary School, a school that would be in the fictional suburb of Green Oaks in the South Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. The front of the school was based on the school my kids were attending at the time I...