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Author Interview — SHAPING A BLENDED FAMILY: Emma Cameron(Post)
In A Room For Ryel, Emma Cameron effectively explores the intricacies of change and compromise within blended families.Why do you write children's books? What do you love about them?As odd as it may s
Author Interview — LOST IN A STORY: Zanni L. Arnot(Post)Author of A Guide To Falling Off The Map, Zanni L. Arnot, shares her love for getting swept along by a story and insight into the process of writing her latest novel about two teens on a road trip acr
Illustrator Interview — BRILLI-ANT BEGINNINGS: Sandy Flett(Post)Illustrator of BrilliANT, Sandy Flett, outlines her creative process for bringing memorable, quirky characters to life for children to love and enjoy.What do you love about illustrating children’s boo
Author Interview — BIG IDEAS, SMALL HEROES: Liane Young (Post)The new Australian Girl book series draws on the dolls created by Helen Schofield. Liane Young, author of Bronte’s Big Business, shares her journey of bringing Bronte to life into a character with det
Author Interview — THE WISDOM IN STORIES: Rhiannon Wilde(Post)This high school teacher turned author shares insights into her love for stories and her debut novel, Henry Hamlet’s Heart, which releases this month.When you were a high school English teacher, what
Author Interview — MAGIC AND MEANING: Kitty Black(Post)Kitty Black shares the beginnings of Everglade from a single character into a magical adventure designed to empower neurodivergent readers and inspire courage in young people. What do you love most ab
Author Interview — AWAKENING IMAGINATION: Ashling Kwok(Post)Ashling Kwok shares how her imaginative storytelling in The Butterfly Girl infuses real-life situations with hope, creating magical experiences for young readers.What do you love about writing childre
Editor Interview — WORLDS OF WONDER AND WOE: Lynne Stringer & Emily Larkin(Post)Emily and Lynne discuss their love for steampunk, the power of storytelling, and the challenges of anthology editing with Stepping Sideways. What do you love most about fiction and the steampunk/dysto
Author Interview — BRINGING STORIES TO LIFE: Nikki Rogers(Post)Children's author-illustrator Nikki Rogers speaks about her narrative and illustration process to create meaningful stories for both herself and her readers.What do you love about writing and illustra
Author Interview — VOICING THE UNSEEN: Kate Gordon(Post)With mental health issues on the rise, this gifted author has drawn on her own experiences to create a beautifully gentle, authentic story of childhood anxiety in Aster’s Good, Right Things.You’ve wor
Author/Illustrator Interview — UNLOCKING INSPIRATION IN NATURE: Myke Mollard(Post)From face-to-face encounters with sharks and deadly snakes to unique artworks, Myke Mollard shares his genuine passion for nature and wildlife conservation and his desire to impart this same appreciat
Author interview — HOPE IS FOREVER: Kate Gordon & Helen Edwards(Post)The Disappearing Circus, co-authored by Kate Gordon and Helen Edwards, is a fantastical adventure about a circus filled with mythical creatures and two fierce and passionate protagonists, reminding re