Workshops and Visits
Felicity Pulman
- Writing short stories
- Writing fantasy
- Writing history
- Writing crime
- Writing from life
- Author talks with powerpoint presentations, documents, maps and photographs
- Hands-on workshops designed to stimulate the imagination while learning the art of writing short stories in various genres.
Workshops:
I have many years experience as a creative writing tutor for students from mid-primary level to HSC. There are many different workshops to choose from, and a bag of magical objects to stimulate the imagination and get those creative juices flowing!
Talks:
I am happy to talk about my novels and give writing tips to budding authors, or talk about the legend and sites associated with King Arthur and Camelot, researching the grisly history of the Quarantine Station while writing Ghost Boy, or researching medieval history and the English countryside for the Janna Mysteries.
Primary:
Ghost Boy (Random House Australia) is a timeslip adventure for readers aged 9+. It is set partly during the grisly past of the Quarantine Station in Sydney, and an outbreak of smallpox in 1881. Can 12-year-old Froggy overcome his fear of the sea and learn to trust both Cassie and the Ghost Boy in order to find out the secrets of the past? Themes in this novel include immigration, quarantine and the early treatment of disease, having the courage to face your fears, identity. NB There is a special Ghost Boy tour of the Quarantine Station in Sydney for schools studying the novel. Phone NPWS Visitor Information to make a booking for the Ghost Boy tour. (02) 9247 5033.
The Shalott Trilogy (RHA) is a timeslip fantasy for readers 11+. Five Australian teenagers go back to the court of King Arthur to rewrite the legend. They hope to save Camelot from doom, while also saving the life of 'The Lady of Shalott' - but they rewrite their own destiny instead. Themes include myths and legends, time travel, medieval history, magic, identity, courage, morality and honour,love, ambition and treachery. (Shalott won the biennial Society of Women Writers book award in the Young Adult category in 2001.)
Surfing the Future (Wendy Pye NZ) is a future-slip surfing adventure for readers aged 8+. Wally the Water Dragon (Blake Education) is based on a family of water dragons that live in our garden. Illustrated for younger readers.
Secondary:
The Shalott trilogy (see above)
The Janna Mysteries (RHA) is a medieval crime series for teenagers. Janna is of an age to marry, but the death of her mother and the actions of the village force her to flee in search of her unknown father. Janna has made a vow: to avenge her mother's death and bring man responsible to justice. These novels give a vivid portrayal of life in medieval time and explore such themes as life in medieval time, identity, courage, morality, faith, empowerment through knowledge, ambition, treachery, love and romance. Book 1, Rosemary for Remembrance, is on the 2006 CBC Notable Book List. Book 2, Rue for Repentance and Book 3, Lilies for Love are now available.
Please contact Felicity to discuss details regarding an author visit to your school and to make bookings in NSW.
For bookings in other states, please contact Bronwen Bennett at Show and Tell Promotions.
Telephone: (03) 9818 6518
Email: bronwen@showtell.com.au
Website: www.showtell.com.au