Rain and writing
Do you prefer to write when it’s raining? What’s your ideal writing situation? Do the words come quickly when it’s…
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
I’ve just read John Green’s stunning book The Fault in Our Stars and am now ensconced in Paper Towns. In…

Introducing talented teen illustrator Kodi Murray
Introducing talented teen illustrator Kodi Murray. You may have noticed his Sir Julius Vogel nominated art work on the cover of…

Picture book progress!
Picture book creation is a much longer and more complex process than I ever imagined. So much work goes into…
Thinking about voting for the Sir Julius Vogel awards? Time to get reading!
The 2016 Sir Julius Vogel Awards finalists have been announced and I’m thrilled to see my name listed alongside a…
School visits so much fun!
I was lucky enough to be invited to Papamoa Primary and Te Akau ki Papamoa Primary to talk to Year 5…
A quick video of the Brave’s Journey book launch
Brave’s Journey book launch, Thursday 17 September at The Incubator Art Space. It was a great night to celebrate books…
Brave’s Journey book launch a great success!
Wow! What an amazing turnout to the Brave’s Journey book launch on Thursday night. We were expecting about 100 people…
The photos are in!
The photos are in! Have a browse through this small selection and let me know your pick for best author…
Sneak preview of Brave’s Journey
The cover is revealed! Here’s a sneak preview of my brand new children’s fantasy adventure Brave’s Journey. It’s magical, it’s…