Walked through a market street area in Bologna on the way to the fair this morning. Lots of shops getting their Easter displays up which …Read More
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Day 1 Bologna Children’s Book Fair
We got out to the fair this morning at about 11:00am after a nice stroll through town. As per usual it was bustling with children’s …Read More
Some Funny Stuff
There are always funny signs etc to read when travelling. Here are a few of them. These are the instructions at the laundromat in Vernazza. …Read More
Vernazza: Land of a thousand stairs
No need for an exercise bike or walking machine here. Just walking to and from our digs gives us enough exercise for the day…however we …Read More
Two Watches To Watch
Just a quick post. I bought two cheap watches from K-Mart before leaving. Two for $20… both with different style wrist bands. Have the watch …Read More
Roaming in Roma
This morning I balanced out my breakfast chocolate croissant (filled with Nutella I fear) with four prunes. Someone’s gotta do it. Yes, I am in …Read More
Bologna Children’s Book Fair Here I Come…Again!
I am heading off soon to Bologna, to the annual Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Can’t wait. It is the most amazing and inspiring collection of …Read More
Walkerville Primary School Visit
Well my first school visit this year was to the wonderful Walkerville Primary School. I spent four days there and spoke to all of the …Read More
Woodcroft Junior College Visit
Today I did the last of this year’s school visits to Woodcroft Junior College. I worked with two Year 2 classes and talked about the …Read More
It’s Launched! “The Man with Small Hair” is out in the world.
On Sunday 23rd September Andrew Joyner and I launched The Man with Small Hair at the EFS Strathalbyn R-6 Resource Centre. Had a fabulous turn …Read More
The Heights School Visit
Visited The Heights School today with Sally Heinrich for author talks with Yr 4-6 classes. Have never been to the school before. It is huge! …Read More
Pirate Mike aka Mike Lucas Visits EFS
Recently I booked Mike Lucas for a school visit during Book Week at EFS. However instead of Mike a PIRATE turned up! And did he …Read More
Flagstaff Hill Primary School’s Treasure!
On Monday I spent the day at Flagstaff Hill Primary School speaking with the JP classes about my writing and books. This school’s treasure is …Read More
Ingle Farm Primary School Visit
On Monday and Tuesday this week I went out to Ingle Farm Primary School for an author talk to all of the classes from R-7. …Read More
I Feel a Launch Coming On!…or…It’s Here! It’s Here!
Yesterday I went to the letterbox and found my advance copy of The Man with Small Hair. Just as well I have a large letterbox …Read More