Tag Archives: Eric Vale Super Male

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Derek Danger Dale Series, Eric Vale Super Male, Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel, Koichi Ose, Ninjas, Rich and Rare, Shintaro, The Knitting Needle Ninja, The Samurai, Tombie the Mist | 9 Comments

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Albany Creek State School, Alek Topa, Artspear Entertainment, Barry Jonsberg, Bob Dylan, Book Links, Booked Out Speakers Agency, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eaton's Hill State School, Eric Vale Off The Rails, Eric Vale Super Male, Hexenhaus, James Phelan, Kings Beach Caloundra, KOALA Awards, Morris Gleitzman, Mount Coot-tha Lookout, Narelle Oliver, Nikki McWatters, Richard Newsome, Rupert Rau, Samantha Wheeler | 4 Comments

blog 85: In which October and a bit of November get the once over.

Posted on November 16, 2015 by mgbauer

Here’s a quick recap of some of the major happenings in my life over the past couple of months. You may or may not know it (it’s sure to be one or the other) but I’m a big fan of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Biloela, Coleambally, David Burton, Emerald, Eric Vale Epic Fail, Eric Vale Super Male, Gladstone, How to be Happy, Josie Montano, Koichi Ose, Leeton, May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust, Mr Cassowary, Narrandera, Richard Yaxley, Riverina, Rupert Rau Super Gau, Sam Wheeler, Sarah Davis, Sheryl Gwyther, Shintaro, The Ishmael Series, The Samurai, You Turkeys! | 2 Comments

Blog 72: In which I quickly recap 20 highlights of July, August and September.

Posted on September 23, 2014 by mgbauer

ONCE AGAIN I have failed to keep my resolution of regular blogging and so I am forced to rapidly and haphazardly retrace my steps over the past three months. So here goes: 1. In July, Joe and I launched Secret Agent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Black Cat Books Paddington Brisbane, BWF, Caroline Magerl, CBCA Notables, Children's Choice Awards 2014, Eric Vale Epic Fail, Eric Vale Super Male, Glenda Millard, Isobelle Carmody, Joe Bauer, lego, Lucia Masciullo, Nick Earls, Oakey Council Library, Oliver Phommavanh, Samatha Wheeler, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, Spud and Charli, St Joseph's Bardon, The Glennie School | 3 Comments

blog 64: In which amazingly, I remember seven things.

Posted on April 29, 2014 by mgbauer

Well it only seems like about 30 days since my last blog, but already a whole month has flown by! Here are seven things I remember happening in that time. 1. A whole ‘marathon’ of brand new special 10th anniversary editions … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anzac Day, CBCA Notables, Eric Vale Super Male, Gallipoli, Joe Bauer, Richard Harland, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, The Running Man, Voices on the Coast | 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 →