In 2019 I challenged myself to read a book a week – and hit 52. In 2020, I managed more than 70. I’m looking forward to trying to match that in 2021! The beautiful, heartbreaking, deeply moving, tragic and love-filled Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray by Anita Heiss was my first May read, and I loved it so
I'm so looking forward to the Australian Fairy Tale Society Conference on June 12-14. With two days of zoom sessions so everyone can attend, plus a full in-person day in Newtown, Sydney, it will be full of magic and enchantment, and wonderful faery tale guests including favourite authors Juliet Marillier and Kate Forsyth, amazing performers
Congratulations to the amazing artist and creative Lorena Carrington, such a wonderfully worthy winner of the Award for Inspiration and Contribution to Australian Fairy Tale Culture, announced today at the Australian Fairy Tale Society Conference. I adore Lorena’s own book, Wiser Than Evening, and her collaborative projects with Kate Forsyth, the beautifully illustrated books Vasilisa the
I’m honoured (and, to be honest, a little shocked) to have been nominated for the AFTS Award for Inspiration and Contribution to Australian Fairy Tale Culture for my new book The Swan Maiden, alongside amazing artist Lorena Carrington and my all-time favourite author Juliet Marillier. Lorena exhibits her gorgeous artwork, created the lovely book Wiser Than Evening, and
