Author Archives: mgbauer

blog 96: In which I meet SHINTARO!!!!!!!!!! and live/love to tell the tale.

Posted on December 12, 2016 by mgbauer

If you were a kid like me growing up in Australia in the 60s you would probably remember a very popular TV show from Japan called The Samurai which featured a samurai warrior named Shintaro Akikusa and his Iga Ninja side-kick Tombei the Mist. Maybe … Continue reading →

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blog 95: In which I suddenly realise it’s December!

Posted on December 7, 2016 by mgbauer

It’s the last month of 2016. If this year is following the pattern of previous years, by my calculations, that means it’s December! Back on September 12 when I last wrote, I ended my blog with this bold statement: I’m making a … Continue reading →

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blog 94: In which I quickly recap the past 8 weeks – with beaucoup de pictures!

Posted on September 12, 2016 by mgbauer

A lot has happened over the last 8 weeks. Not much writing I have to admit (ie none) but plenty of writing-related things. For example … # I visited a number of schools in and around the BRISBANE/IPSWICH region, such as Ipswich Girls Grammar, … Continue reading →

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blog 93: In which I play catch-up yet again.

Posted on July 26, 2016 by mgbauer

It’s been quite a busy few months since the last update, so very briefly here are some things that happened. We had a great launch for The Pain, My Mother, Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me at Riverbend Books in Brisbane. A huge … Continue reading →