Tag Archives: Just a Dog

Blog #141: I’ve Been One Poor Correspondent

Posted on November 20, 2021 by mgbauer

Ok I’m just going to gloss over the fact that with all my good intentions about blogging more regularly, I haven’t actually posted anything for over six months. The good (?) news is that having just been let back into … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2021 Celebrate Reading Conference, Blackbutt Bakery, Caroline Magerl, Dinge die so nicht bleiben konnen, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Federico Straga, Hörcompany, Home Quarantine, Jens Wawrczeck, Just a Dog, The Literature Centre Fremantle, The Things That Will Not Stand, White Ravens Festival | 3 Comments

blog 109: In which I man-splain to the CBCA Judges How They Should Vote in the 2018 Early Childhood Category as only a Middle-aged White Male who has a book on the Short-list, really can.

Posted on July 3, 2018 by mgbauer

As you may have heard RODNEY LOSES IT! written by me and illustrated by the awesome Chrissie Krebs has been shortlisted for the 2018 CBCA awards in the Early Childhood category and obviously we’re both thrilled and honoured! Now some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alison Lester, Boy, CBCA awards, CBCA Judges, Chrissie Krebs, Hark It's Me Ruby Lee, I'm Australian Too!, Just a Dog, Lisa Shanahan, Mem Fox, Patrick Guest, Phil Cummings, Rodney Loses It!, The Second Sky, The Very Noisy Baby | 6 Comments

blog 103: In which I say ‘Cheers & Thanks’ to Germany and post a video.

Posted on November 24, 2017 by mgbauer

Apart from at home here in Australia, my books have been most successful in Germany. As well as having nine books presently published in the country, there has also been a radio broadcast of the complete Ishmael series, short-listings and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Carl Hanser, Dinosaur Knights, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eric Vale, Germany, Hoercompany, International Youth Library, Internationale Jugendbibliothek, Julia Nachtmann, Just a Dog, Nennt mich nicht Ismael, The Pain My Mother Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me, The Running Man | Leave a comment

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 83: In which I recap August and September and where some of the things I say are actually true.

Posted on September 24, 2015 by mgbauer

August and September have been very busy but very enjoyable months for me. They were packed with school visits, as well as a festival and a conference which took me from Brisbane to Melbourne to Ipswich to Hobart. Here are some of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged APPA, Barry Jonsberg, Carl Hanser, Christina Booth, Eric Vale Epic Fail, Gippsland Grammar, Hobart, Hoercompany, James Moloney, Janeen Brian, Joe Bauer, Just a Dog, Liz Flynn, Mark Greenwood, Oliver Phommanvanh, Paul Collins, Rich and Rare, Scholastic Australia, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, St Williams Catholic Primary School, Story Arts Festival Ipswich, Tasmanian Tiger, Terry Denton, THAT Production Company, The Ishmael Series, Tony Flowers, Valanga Khoza, Wye River | 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 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

blog 41: In which I reveal TWELVE surprising FACTS about the suburb of ASHGROVE.

Posted on July 7, 2012 by mgbauer

ASHGROVE FACT SHEET: 1. I was born in ASHGROVE. Yep, in the actual suburb, in what used to be a small private hospital, but is now a block of flats. Naturally I petitioned the State Government to have a bronze plaque erected … Continue reading →