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I write books, short stories and articles for adults and children of all ages.
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Message to teachers: visit my 'For teachers' page to learn about my talks and workshops. Discover how you can match my novels to the English and/or History curriculum. You'll find a comprehensive description of themes, topics for discussion, class activities and associated articles of interest for all my books.
Why not invite me to your club or school as a visiting speaker? See more information about my workshops and talks.
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News Flash!
'Sage for Sanctuary' and 'Thyme for Trust', Books 5 & 6 of The Janna Mysteries that complete Janna's quest for justice (and love!) are now available for purchase as paperbacks and as e-books through amazon.com. FOR A TASTE OF THE STORY TO COME: Download the first chapter of 'Sage for Sanctuary!'
Watch the video book trailer for 'Thyme for Trust' below.
Apart from the last two Janna Mysteries, all of my novels listed below are also available from Random House Australia, but some are Print on Demand so please allow for a delay in delivery.
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The Janna Mysteries are listed on the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge.
Sage for Sanctuary: "... this is another beautiful, intriguing story, and adds so much more to Janna's character, her choices and her life... I loved this book as much as I loved the previous four, and can't wait for the final instalment!" Seven Sacred Sites.
See more Customer Reviews of 'Sage for Sanctuary' on amazon.com.
Thyme for Trust: "A satisfying end to a much-loved series ...The very best of young adult reading, and very enjoyable for many an adult reader too!" Dr Crisetta Macleod.
See more Customer Reviews of 'Thyme for Trust' on amazon.com.
Ghost Boy and Turning the Page are on the NSW Premier's Reading List, 2010;
Ghost Boy is on the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge list
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All of the books in The Shalott Trilogy are on the NSW Premier's Reading List, 2010 and also on the Victorian Premier's Reading Challenge list.
A tour based on Ghost Boy is now available up at the Quarantine Station, Sydney, for schools studying the novel. For more information, please go to the Ghost Boy page or phone the Education Co-ordinator on (02) 9466 1500 to make a booking for the Ghost Boy tour, or email: education@qstation.com Bookings essential. For further information go to www.qstation.com.au NB Teachers notes on the tour are available to download from the Q-station site. See also 'For teachers', or visit www.randomhouse.com.au for teachers' notes on all of the above novels.