Tag Archives: Omnibus Books

blog 119: In which I somehow find myself walking the Corridors of Power.

Posted on November 1, 2019 by mgbauer

My YA novel The Things That Will Not Stand had its genesis in two thoughts that came to me one day when I was taking one of my regular walks around the neighbourhood. One was a memory from my Uni … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Annabel Crabb, Canberra, Coen Brothers, Don't Call Me Ishmael, International Youth Library, Internationale Jugendbibliothek, Jeff Bridges, Omnibus Books, Parliament House Canberra, Scholastic Australia, Schonell Theatre, Scott Morrison, The Big Lebowski, The Things That Will Not Stand, University of Queensland, White Ravens Catalogue, Young Adult | 6 Comments

blog 105: In which I tidy up some 2017 loose ends.

Posted on January 25, 2018 by mgbauer

Hi All It’s January 25th and my Resolution to do a blog a week in 2018 is off to a shaky start. Ok let’s face it – the starter’s pistol has sounded, the medals have been distributed, the winner’s anthem … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 2018, Australian Children's Laureate, Beatles, Blade Runner, Brisbane, Die Nerwensage Meine Mutter Sir Tiffy Dre Nerd und Ich, Federation Square, Hanser, Healesville Sanctuary, Hoercompany, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, Melbourne, Monty Pryor, National Gallery of Victoria, NGV, Omnibus Books, Paul McCartney, SCBWI, Scholastic Australia, St Kilda, Suncorp Stadium, Sunshine, The Book of Mormon, The Pain My Mother Sir Tiffy Cyber Boy and Me, Wallace and Gromit | 4 Comments

blog 86: in which I farewell 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mgbauer

Hey, it’s December 31st and you know what that means. Yes, time for my annual shower! But apart from that, it’s also the last day of 2015. So I thought I should do a final blog to see off the year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Booked Out Speakers Agency, Burleigh Heads, Christmas, Derek Dale, Eric Vale, Omnibus Books, Scholastic Australia | 8 Comments

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 8: In which I say, ‘Thanks a lot, Herman.’

Posted on May 22, 2011 by mgbauer

I owe a great deal to Herman Melville – at least three books. One day after I’d quit my job and was trying to write my first novel (a novel that I thought I’d never finish and even if … Continue reading →