Tag Archives: Don’t Call Me Ishmael

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 →

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blog 36: In which I say “Thanks heaps Dr Novak, wherever you are.”

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mgbauer

I’ve admitted before that I based the character of Ishmael (Don’t Call Me Ishmael!) and his dread of speaking in public on me when I was young. Ishmael says that when he stood in front of a group of people … Continue reading →

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blog 26: In which I suggest ten sure-fire ways to cope with a bad review.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by mgbauer

In my writing career I have been blessed with many lovely reviews of my books for which I am eternally grateful. But like any author I have also received some absolute shockers. Eg: “Stupid. Pathetic. Plotless. Stupid. Pathetic. Plotless. Stupid. … Continue reading →

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blog 21: in which I sing, “If you’re daggy and you know it, clap your hands!”

Posted on August 15, 2011 by mgbauer

Not so long ago there was a lot of debate about the Australian Government considering allowing the Parallel Import of books. One of the major concerns was that cheaper American editions of Australian books would replace the original Australian editions. … Continue reading →

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