Tag Archives: Australiens

blog 107: In which I officially begin 2018.

Posted on April 16, 2018 by mgbauer

Well 2018 has started and it’s been very exciting. (And when I say ‘started” I mean of course that it kicked off ages ago and now more than a quarter of it is already gone!) (Hi Gabriella. Look a new … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged A Very Theatre Company, Ambrose-Treacy School, Artspear Entertainment, Assisi College, Australiens, Brisbane State High, Carl Hanser, Casimir Catholic College, CBCA Notables, CBCA Short-list, Chris Thomson, Chrissie Krebs, Commonwealth Games, Derek Danger Dale Series, Die Nerwensage Meine Mutter Sir Tiffy Dre Nerd und Ich, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Don't Call Me Ishmael: The Musical, Dr Thomas Mobius, Eric Vale Series, Fin Taylor, Fraser Island, Horcompany, Joe Bauer, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Marist Ashgrove, Mt Gravatt High School, O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat, Queen of Apostles, Rita Artmann, Rodney Loses It!, Schonell Theatre, The Killage, The Pain My Mother Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me, The Running Man, The Void, Tiaro, Toon Sandwich, Underground Broadway, University of Giessen, University of Qld | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Ashgrove Literature Festival, Australiens, Bris Vegas, Brisbane Writers Festival, Derek Danger Dale Series, Environment Award for Children's Literature, Eric Vale Series, Graeme Base, Julie Beveridge, Julie Gwynne-Jones, Just a Dog, Kevin Burgemeestre, Lisa Kennedy, Melbourne, Melbourne Writers Festival., Readers Cup, Rockhampton, The Pain My Mother Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me, The Running Man, Toon Sandwich, Townsville, Wilderness Society, You Turkeys! | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Bath, Brisbane Writers Festival, Chris Bongers, Highclere Castle, Joe Bauer, Melbourne Writers Festival., Midnight Releasing, Monster Pictures, Oxford, Productivity Commission, Provence, Rita Artmann, St Mark's Anglican Community School, Stratford, The Pain My Mother Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me, Twickenham, Wilderness Society | 2 Comments

blog 80: In which JOE BAUER says, ‘Welcome to Jurassic World!”

Posted on June 9, 2015 by mgbauer

My son Joe Bauer the illustrator of the Eric Vale and Derek ‘Danger’ Dale series has a new project underway creating animated trailers which take off some of the upcoming big blockbuster films. He’s kicked it off with this JURASSIC WORLD … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Derek Danger Dale Series, Eric Vale Series, The Void, Toon Sandwich | Leave a comment

blog 78: In which I look back over the past three months and try to remember what happened.

Posted on April 1, 2015 by mgbauer

It’s the first of April. It’s true! Once again after promising much improved blogging in 2015 I have in fact delivered very little. As a result, I now have three months of my life to recap. Luckily for me, nothing much happens … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alison Lochel, Australiens, Derek 'Danger' Dale, Dugongs, Eric Vale, Joe Bauer, Nicholas Lochel, Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia, Sheryl Gwther, Somerset Celebration of Literature 2015, St Aloysius College, Sydney, Zakora | 7 Comments

blog 75: In which I say a brief and belated goodbye to the last two months of 2014.

Posted on January 6, 2015 by mgbauer

My brief recap on November and December: I had my last school visit for the year talking to the Year 9s at Mt Gravatt High who had studied Don’t Call Me Ishmael. Great kids, great school. I managed to break our duster … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eat Your Words festival 2014, Ellen van Neerven, Eric Vale, Great Ocean Road, Joe Bauer, Loch Ard Gorge, Mt Gravatt High School, Otway Treetops Walk, Rita Artmann, Samantha Wheeler, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, Twelve Apostles, University of Qld | Leave a comment

blog 58: In which AustrALIENS invade!

Posted on November 3, 2013 by mgbauer

When I’m not tying him to a chair and making him illustrate my ERIC VALE books, my son Joe makes films with his partner Rita Artmann (ARTSPEAR ENTERTAINMENT). Shortly Joe is about to start illustrating the first of 3 spin-off … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eric Vale Series, Joe Bauer, Just a Dog, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, trailer | Leave a comment

blog 49: In which I tell the tale of Eric Vale.

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mgbauer

Ever wondered about the story behind the inspiration, creation and development of the ERIC VALE series? No? Well bad luck, because that’s what this blog is going to be all about! Strangely enough, the whole Eric Vale series owes its … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eric Vale Epic Fail, Eric Vale Off The Rails, Eric Vale Super Male, Illustrator, Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs, Joe Bauer, Michael Gerard Bauer, Rita Artmann, The Killage, Writing Process | 2 Comments

blog 47: In which I get back into the game!

Posted on February 11, 2013 by mgbauer

It’s been far too long since I’ve blogged, however never fear. I have now returned with a fierce determination to write often and incisively on the big issues that confront us all on a daily basis, and fearlessly addressing them … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Australiens, Barry Jonsberg, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eric Vale Epic Fail, Hanser, Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel, Ishmael and the Return of the Dugongs, Joe Bauer, Just a Dog, My Life As An Alphabet, Templar Publishing | 3 Comments

BOOK LAUNCH – Eric Vale Epic Fail!

Posted on November 13, 2012 by mgbauer

Doing anything on FRIDAY NOVEMBER 23rd? You are? Well don’t worry it’s not too late to cancel that crucial business meeting, postpone that wedding and abandoned that around the world trip of a lifetime to come to BLACK CAT BOOKS … Continue reading →