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\"News,News<\/strong><\/p>\n

I spent the day yesterday with 200 young readers from across the Illawarra region, as a guest author at the CBCA NSW (Illawarra) Literary Luncheon<\/strong>. It was my third literary luncheon with the wonderful Illawarra team and the event just gets bigger and better each year. It’s always such a pleasure to sit down and talk books and writing with keen young readers and writers.<\/p>\n

Of course, I cleverly got no photos of the day…<\/p>\n

My next author event<\/strong> is on Saturday 19 August, when I’ll be teaching a one-hour workshop at the Writers’ Unleashed Festival<\/a>, which is put on by the Fellowship of Australian Writers, Sutherland Shire. It’s a terrific program and ticket sales close on 12 August, so get in quick!<\/p>\n

In other news, Val and I were tickled pink to see the So You Want To Be A Writer podcast<\/a> on this list of 20 Podcasts That Will Have You Penning A Bestselling Novel In No Time<\/a>. We’ve created a brand-new Facebook group<\/a> for our thriving podcast community and we’d love it if you’d join us!<\/p>\n

Reviews<\/strong><\/p>\n

With the launch of The Book Of Secrets<\/a> getting closer and closer (cue: much gnashing of teeth before 12 September), my focus is very much, at present, looking forward. Which is why this new review of The Mapmaker Chronicles series<\/a> gave me such surprise and pleasure.<\/p>\n

I was also thrilled to see that The Book Of Secrets<\/em><\/a> has its first Goodreads review<\/a> – and it’s five stars! Why not add it to your Goodreads ‘want to read’ list, or pre-order here.<\/p>\n

Giveaways<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Your Kid’s Next Read Facebook group<\/a> now has 2000+ members and, to celebrate, Megan and I have four terrific book packs to give away. You’ll find all the details and terms and conditions here<\/a>. Entries close 15 August, 2017, at 11.59pm (AEST).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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