I’ve just responded to a question on my blog regarding the shocking news re Borders and A & R having to close their doors, but I think this topic is serious enough to write a separate message. In my view, the publishing industry as a whole is in turmoil, with the growing popularity of e-books…
I’ve been asked where I’ll be so that readers can have their books signed. I live in Sydney and am often asked to visit local schools to talk about my work – and I’m always happy to sign books at the same time. I haven’t put my 2011 diary on my website yet but will…
Having gone flat chat to try and get Books 5 & 6 of the Janna Mysteries published and available from amazon.com ASAP, I’m really disappointed to have to tell you that they won’t be coming out now until September/October this year. There’s a very good reason for this. I’ve now found out that Random House…
It’s been a busy time and a big learning curve working out how to edit on line, but the edited mss of Books 5 & 6 of the Janna Mysteries have now gone in for type-setting, plus I’ve seen some absolutely BEAUTIFUL cover designs for Book 5 – decisions, decisions! I am sure you’ll love…
I spent a wonderful day yesterday at Prairiewood High School out at Wetherill Park, presenting three fantasy-writing workshops to selected students from Years 7 – 11. It’s always a challenge to get through everything I would like to do within the time constraints – but we managed to gallop through ‘otherworld’ scenarios, creating characters, magical…
Just returned from three weeks in Indonesia and an adventure holiday that included visiting Borabadur (ruins of a Hindu temple) and dodging volcanic eruptions near by; being tipped into the sea while cruising around the Spice Islands and also snorkeling around marvellous coral gardens and seeing a sea snake, a manta ray, a white-tailed sting…
I had a lovely day with Loreto students yesterday, talking about my books and about my life as an author. I got some great questions and I was also asked to do a reading. I NEVER do readings! But I did and the girls seemed to enjoy it, so maybe I need to rethink my…
A big surprise a couple of days ago when a box of books lobbed onto my doorstep – the German translation of the Janna Mysteries, Book 1 – no longer Rosemary for Remembrance but now called Janna: die tochter der heilerin (Janna, daughter of the healer – I think!) To any readers from Germany who…
It’s lovely to be in touch with so many ‘old’ friends from the past – those of you who have read and loved Janna #1 – 4 and who have contacted me to say how pleased you are that #5 & 6 will finally be available. Just to let you know that my website has…
Again, my thanks for all your encouraging messages – love the poison ivy suggestion! BUT we’re now MOOOVING FORWARD at last. I’ve found a company in the states (createspace)that will publish Sage for Sanctuary and Thyme for Trust (Truth? I need to make up my mind on this!!) You will FINALLY be able to buy…