News and Musings

On this page you will find news and updates about my work, as well as the occasional musing about books I’ve read and the writing-life in general. If you would like to hear more from me feel free to subscribe to my mailing list.

NEW! The Experimenting Spot

NEW! The Experimenting Spot

Are you a 'scientist in the making' like Marlow Brown (or have you got one on your hands)? Are you looking for something to do over the holidays? During lockdown I got busy creating new content for my website, and, with a little bit of help from some contributing...

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Two Months In

Two Months In

It's well and truly time I wrote another blog post, and what better time to do it, than two months in from publication and before the year's end? Except all the official articles on blogging tell me I should be posting much more regularly - like once a week, or at the...

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Marlow Brown COMING SOON!

Marlow Brown COMING SOON!

I’m excited to announce that my first book, Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making, will be released on October 1st by Celapene Press. This is the first in a planned chapter book series for ages 7-10, with illustrations by Melbourne artist, Marjory Gardner. Marlow...

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Author Website – Tick!

Author Website – Tick!

Well! I’m pleased to say that if you’re reading this, I’ve finally succeeded. It hasn’t been without its tears and headaches, it’s true, but the creation of this website, daunting though I’ve found it, has turned out to be something of a triumph. Now, I don’t mean...

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Recent Reads – Bird by Bird

Recent Reads – Bird by Bird

Bird by Bird – some instructions on writing and life by Anne Lamott  This book has been sitting on my shelf for several years, awaiting my attention. I can’t remember who recommended it first, but I was obviously convinced enough at the time to buy it, even if it did...

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