Tag Archives: The Ishmael Series

blog 108: In which the characters from Don’t Call Me Ishmael discuss their weirdest dreams.

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

In 2013 I wrote a short story based on the Ishmael series that was included in an anthology created by my German publishers Carl Hanser celebrating 20 YEARS OF HANSER CHILDREN’S BOOKS. The piece was called Ismael und das Team … Continue reading →

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blog 91: In which I travel to the Nation’s Capital to be there when the Dugongs returned.

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Recently I happily accepted an invitation from Daramalan College in Canberra to come to talk to their Yr 8s who had read a couple of my Ishmael books … … and also to attend a sell-out performance of their school stage show based … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 16, 2015 by

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 →

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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

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 59: In which I post 10 shocking and astounding things.

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

Ok, one of my resolutions for 2014 has GOT to be to blog more regularly! Once again it’s been quite a long time between drinks. Sorry. (Unless you hate reading these blogs in which case, ‘You’re welcome!’) Anyway, in order … Continue reading →

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blog 42: In which I stun everyone by actually blogging!

Posted on September 18, 2012 by

 When it comes to recent blogging, I have been the very broken heel on the boot of slackness. In a pathetic attempt to make amends, here is a drastically condensed version of my recent trips to London, Edinburgh, Melbourne, Fremantle and Bunbury. PART the … Continue reading →

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