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…
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…
The gang at Papamoa Library tween book group
Papamoa Library is the best!
Last week I had the best time at the Papamoa library tween book group. What a great bunch of kids…
Byline 2015 – Tauranga Writers Anthology!
Late last year we celebrated the launch of Byline 2015, the inaugural collection of prose and poetry by Tauranga Writers….
At the Edge, edited by Lee Murray and Dan Rabarts
New books! Anthology magic!
New books! I’ve had the excitement lately of co-editeding an anthology of children’s writing and contributing an ‘off-world, futuristic, a*** kicking female main…
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…
Goodreads Giveaway – Brave’s Journey – Australia/NZ only!
It’s Goodreads giveaway time!! To celebrate the beginning of 2016 I’m running a giveaway over the next 3 months that…
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…
Kids review Brave’s Journey – find out what they say…
Here’s a selection of reviews from children who have read Brave’s Journey. Plus, there’s some fantastic writing advice too! If you’d like…
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