On my recent travels through Pt Augusta I stopped to visit the grave of Alf Harris, the Tea and Sugar train “Father Christmas” for whom …Read More
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Tea and Sugar Train Driver in my Own Back Yard!
I recently discovered that living in Strathalbyn is a former Tea and Sugar Engine driver! Andrew Soar contacted me after buying the book from local …Read More
“One Step at a Time” Picture Book by Jane Jolly and Sally Heinrich, in the Sunday Mail
One Step at a Time recently got an accolade in the Adelaide Sunday Mail, for one of the best Picture Books for 2015! The complete …Read More
Radio Rescue!
My next book to be published by the National Library Australia is Radio Rescue! It has once again been beautifully illustrated by Robert Ingpen. The story …Read More
The Arrival of… The Arrival
I have treated myself to a limited edition(174/1500) suitcase containing Shaun Tan’s The Arrival as well as a Sketchbook and a limited edition signed print …Read More
Sally Heinrich Book Launch “Local Colour Adelaide” Colouring In Book
Sally Heinrich celebrated the launch of her colouring book Local Colour Adelaide today at Shakespeare’s Book Shop at Blackwood. The book was launched very ably …Read More
Blair Athol Birth – Yr. 7 School
I had a fabulous day today at the Blair Athol Birth – Yr. 7 School where I worked with 8 of the Junior Primary classes …Read More
Cloud Forests
I had never heard of a cloud forest until early last year when I heard a programme on Radio National about them They are …Read More
However…
It’s not all bad news. On Tuesday I received a parcel from the National Library of Australia and it contained some copies of Tea and …Read More
The Patience of a Saint
Before becoming a published author I would have classified myself as rather impatient. Since being published I have learnt to have the patience of a …Read More
Story Ideas? There Are a Few Out Here!
Have just returned from a camping trip to Farina. Where is Farina you ask? Or maybe you don’t because you know where it is. Farina …Read More
Langhorne Creek Writer’s Festival Young Writer’s Day
I have had an enjoyable morning at the Langhorne Creek Writer’s Festival Young Writer’s Day at the Langhorne Creek Campus of EFS. Langhorne Creek local, …Read More
Pig Dude!
I have just completed a set of Teacher’s Activity Notes for Michael Wagner’s new book Pig Dude. They were fun to do and he has …Read More
CBCA Award Photos
I had some photos sent through of me getting the CBCA Honour Award for Tea and Sugar Christmas. The tall smart looking young guy! is …Read More
More Vignettes from Willunga Primary School
At the temple he took off his shoes and lit the candle. He could feel the breath of silence, he was able to smell the …Read More