Tag Archives: Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger’ Dale

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 →

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blog 81: In which I journey to the Nation’s Capital (or What happens in Canberra doesn’t stay in Canberra!)

Posted on July 1, 2015 by mgbauer

I’ve just returned from a very enjoyable week in CANBERRA with my wife. There wasn’t quite enough time for me to set all the Nation’s affairs in order, but you know, I did what I could. Here’s how it all went. I spent … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Ben Chifley, Booked Out Speakers Agency, Burgmann Anglican College, Canberra, Canberra War Memorial, John Curtain, Marist College Canberra, National Portrait Gallery, Palmerston District Primary School, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, St Edmund's Canberra, Tania McCartney | Leave a comment

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 →

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blog 73: In which I look back over October.

Posted on November 15, 2014 by mgbauer

In a recent blog I out-lined some of my high, as well as a number of my medium-to-low, lights of July, August and September this year. But that wasn’t the end of it. Ooooooooooooh no. As soon as September finished, OCTOBER started up almost immediately! … Continue reading →

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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 69: In which I recap 20 things that happened during May and June.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by mgbauer

1. My son Joe (illustrator of Eric Vale and Derek Dale) married his partner Rita. A very happy day for the Bauer clan! 2. I went to the CBCA Conference in Canberra where I was on the opening session with … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Barry Jonsberg, Bilby Award, CBCA Conference Canberra, Christine Bongers, Don't Call Me Ishmael, Eric Vale, Eric Valente, Godzilla, Guildford Grammar, Intruder, Joe Bauer, Meg Bauer, Pandora Jones, Readers Cup, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, St Luke's Grammar, Tim Cahill, Wilderness Society, World Cup | 3 Comments

blog 68: In which I post ONE picture and THREE videos that might just change your life! (Although I can’t imagine how).

Posted on June 19, 2014 by mgbauer

This big box of twenty copies of Secret Agent Derek ‘Danger’ Dale: The Case of Animals Behaving Really REALLY Badly just arrived at my front door so to mark the occasion I thought I’d post some relevant VIDEOS. First up, here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Eric Vale, Joe Bauer, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, trailer | 1 Comment

blog 66: In which I take part in a BLOG HOP.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by mgbauer

My friend and super-talented Brisbane-based poet, critic and editor Zenobia Frost has invited me to take part in a blog hop. It goes like this: I ask myself the following four questions, answer them and then pass the baton on to three fellow writers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Artspear Entertainment, Chris Bongers, Eric Vale Series, Intruder, Joe Bauer, Michael Gerard Bauer, Rita Artmann, Samantha Wheeler, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, Sheryl Gwyther, Smooch and Rose, The Secrets of Eromanga, Writing Process, Zenobia Frost | 3 Comments

blog 65: In which, due to a blog upgrade, I post some actual VIDEOS!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by mgbauer

Previously I’ve only been able to post links to videos, but now, at great personal expense to myself, I’m able to post the real thing! To celebrate this amazing milestone, here are a few oldies but goldies. Joe and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Booklinks, Brisbane Writers Festival, Eric Vale, John Green, Michael Gerard Bauer, Secret Agent Derek 'Danger' Dale, Sydney Writers Festival, The Fault in Our Stars, Travelling Suitcases | 4 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 →