On Monday and Wednesday this week I visited St Peter’s College Junior School for an author visit and had a wonderful two days with the …Read More
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Message in a Sock Launch
I recently had the honour of being involved with the launch of Kaye Baillie’s first picture book Message in a Sock. The book has been …Read More
Oma’s Buttons Launch
Last weekend I had the honour of launching Tania Ingram and Jennifer Harrison’s new picture book Oma’s Buttons. This beautifully written and illustrated book has …Read More
Sikh Gurdwara Visit
A few Sundays ago I visit the Sikh Gurdwara, which is in the old Colonial Inn building at the start of the S E Freeway …Read More
CBCA Notable for Papa Sky
Yesterday the CBCA Notable list was released and Papa Sky is a Notable book in the Picture Book category. WooHoo!! Next step is the Shortlist, …Read More
Book Launch of Mike Dumbleton’s Digger
This afternoon I went to the Unley Town Hall to attend the book launch of Mike Dumbleton’s new children’s picture book Digger. It has been …Read More
So This is Melbourne
Have just got back from a weekend in Melbourne where we cheered on the Special Olympic Starz Cheerleading team at the Australian All Stars Cheerleading …Read More
Back in Oz
We have arrived back in Australia to rain, rain and more rain, which I will never complain about. Veggie garden has grown as have the …Read More
Haji Lane and a Japanese Tap Dancing Surprise!
We went to Haji Lane for a meal at Blu Jaz for Ian’s 70th birthday celebrations. This was of course after a Singapore Sling at …Read More
Old Man Turns 70!
The other day while having breakfast at Tikka Centre an old, herself, Chinese lady walked past me and laughed and pointed to Ian and said …Read More
Ais Kacang
Here is Ian with his long awaited ais kacang, a local Singaporean ice snack consisting of shaved ice, loads of sweet syrup, red beans, corn …Read More
Now That’s What I Call a Crowd!
Last night when we popped up from Farrer Park MRT (train station) we were met by masses and masses of Indian and Bangladeshi men. Couldn’t …Read More
Sultan Mosque
The Sultan Mosque is a magnificent mosque which towers over the shops and cafes around Kampung Glam. Its minarets are lit up at night time …Read More
Singapore SCBWI
Last night we met David Liew from the Singapore branch of SCBWI and had a wonderful night at Bumbu Restaurant on Kandahar St near the …Read More