Author Archives: mgbauer

blog 40: In which I reveal further shocking secrets from the Ishmael Trilogy!

Posted on June 2, 2012 by mgbauer

In blog 37 I revealed some shocking behind the scenes secrets from Don’t Call Me Ishmael. In this blog I conclude my startling exposé with Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs and Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel! So, only … Continue reading →

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blog 39: In which I take you on a photo tour of my recent trip to Adelaide.

Posted on May 30, 2012 by mgbauer

Recently I was very fortunate to be invited to Adelaide for the CBCA Conference. My wife Adriana came too. We had a lovely time. Here is the photographic evidence … Thanks to the generosity of the amazing folk of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adelaide Zoo, CBCA conference, Don Henderson, Doug MacLeod, May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust, Norman Jorgensen, Norwood, Phil Cummings, Tolkien | 4 Comments

blog 38: People Who Didn’t Really Want To Be Photographed With Me But Couldn’t Find A Way To Get Out Of It. (Vol 1: Nos 5-8)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by mgbauer

At the recent CBCA Conference in Adelaide I had the opportunity to add a few more photos to this popular and never-ending project. (See blog 35 for previous photos) Here I am with charming SA author Don Henderson (Half the … Continue reading →

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blog 37: In which I reveal twelve shocking secrets about DON’T CALL ME ISHMAEL!

Posted on April 30, 2012 by mgbauer

First up, if you haven’t actually read my book Don’t Call Me Ishmael! then I wouldn’t bother reading this post. I would however seriously suggest that you take a LONG HARD LOOK AT YOURSELF and stop frittering away your life … Continue reading →