“What an exceptional resource … Every school library needs this book – it’s a national treasure!” (Vanessa McKellar Head of Library Services, Glasshouse Christian College) The Seed of an Idea All books begin with a seed of an idea. Sometimes that little...
Australia Remembers 2: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Defence Force is available now! Why do I write military history for children? I was recently presenting an author talk, happily outlining the merits of the Australia Remembers series and the research...
The release date for Australia Remembers 2: Customs and Traditions of the Australian Defence Force is looming – 8 March. So, it’s time to share some tales of the creation of this book and a few very exciting advance reviews. Writing the blurb is one of the most...
This Remembrance Day, we take a few minutes from our day to pause, reflect and remember … Excerpt from Anzac Sons: The Story of Five Brothers in the War to End All Wars On 9 November, as the Australians were preparing to return to the front, the Kaiser abdicated....
The Mologa War Memorial is a lasting place of commemoration; a lonely reminder of a once thriving Victorian town and a testament to its community today. Tuesday, 24 March, 2020, marks 100 years since the memorial to the soldiers of WWI was unveiled by my...
