Tag Archives: Teachers

blog 99: In which I visit WA WA Land – Part the First.

Posted on June 4, 2017 by mgbauer

This is a log of the first week of my two week trip to Western Australia presenting writing workshops as part of The Literature Centre’s Talented Young Writers’ Programme. Author’s Log: Star Date Sunday May 28. Woke up dull and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Albany, Barry Jonsberg, Freo, Geraldton, Geraldton Senior College, Glyn Parry, Great Southern Grammar, John Willcock College, Lesley Reece, Newman, Old Fremantle Prison, Perth, Port Hedland, Talented and Young Writers Program, Teacher-Librarians, Teachers, The Literature Centre Fremantle, Young Writers' Day | 3 Comments

blog 61: In which Ms Heckenvaal Waltzes onto Centre Stage.

Posted on January 23, 2014 by mgbauer

(WARNING: This blog will be of most interest to readers of the Ishmael series.) The character of Ms Heckenvaal (aka The Wrecking Ball) makes a fairly brief appearance in Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel as the boys’ Modern History teacher. I’ve always … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Don't Call Me Ishmael' Ishmael and the Hoops of Steel, editing, Ms Heckenvaal, Teachers | 2 Comments

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 →