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Featuring reviews, random thoughts and Cameron's Book Chats

Nov 12
7 min

Book Chat: Kate Solly

Kate Solly is the author of one of 2023's most entertaining, moving and uplifting novels, Tuesday Evenings with the Copeton Craft...

Oct 24
5 min

Book Chat: EM Greville

EM (Em) Greville is an award-winnng author of short fiction, freelance editor and former English teacher, with an MA in Literary...

Sep 8
1 min

RSPCA Pawsome Stories 2023

I'm rapt as ever to be asked back as a judge in RSPCA Victoria's Pawsome Stories competition. This year I'll be sharing the honour with...

Jul 24
4 min

Book Chat: Ky Garvey

Ky Garvey, presenter of the Totally Lit! podcast, is well known to readers and creators of books alike. I’m pleased to help spread the...

Jun 1
6 min

Book Chat: Catherine Bauer

Catherine Bauer is a journalist, media advisor and award-winning author from South Australia. Her latest book, Tulips for Breakfast,...

Nov 10, 2022
1 min

Book Review: The Christmas Door, by Penny Macoun

I've long been a bit of a Christmas Grinch myself, but occasionally a book or a song can reawaken that childhood excitement and get the...

Nov 8, 2022
6 min

Book Chat: Kylie Mort

Kylie Mort is a best-selling author, teacher and holistic life coach, whose incredible wealth of experience has culminated in the...

Oct 5, 2022
8 min

Book Chat: Shae Millward & Andy Fackrell

I’m not generally one for gushing, but Shae Millward and Andy Fackrell’s collaboration, The Rabbit’s Magician, is one of the most moving...

Sep 17, 2022
1 min

RSPCA Pawsome Stories 2022

I'm incredibly thrilled to be asked back as a judge in RSPCA Victoria's Pawsome Stories competition for the third year running, and to be...

Aug 23, 2022
5 min

Book Chat: Oliver Phommavanh

Oliver Phommavanh is an acclaimed author of books for children, having written much-loved titles including Thai-riffic!, Thai-no-mite!,...

Aug 4, 2022
5 min

Book Chat: Louise Bassett

Louise Bassett is the author of The Hidden Girl, published in August 2022 by Walker Books Australia. The Hidden Girl is Louise's debut...

Jul 11, 2022
5 min

Book Chat: Kelly Louise Jarris

Kelly Louise Jarris is the author of two picture books. Her first book, Wonderful Wishes, is a rhyming bedtime story that encourages...

Jun 23, 2022
1 min

Map Trap read-along

I had a lot of fun creating this read-along video for Max's sixth adventure, Map Trap. I hope you'll enjoy.

Apr 28, 2022
5 min

Book Chat: Sharon Giltrow

Sharon Giltrow is a highly respected author, blogger and educator, with extensive experience teaching children with Developmental...

Mar 7, 2022
1 min

Max and Oscar Fan Art Competition!

It's here - the very first Max and Oscar Fan Art Competition! Check it out on my Instagram page. We're calling on enthusiastic artists of...

Nov 29, 2021
5 min

Book Chat: Michelle Worthington

Michelle Worthington is an award-winning author of books for children. Her works have been recognised by the CBCA, the USA Best Book...

Nov 22, 2021
6 min

Book Chat: Melissa Keil

Melissa Keil is an award-winning author of books for children and young adults. Melissa’s three Young Adult titles, Life in Outer Space...

Oct 11, 2021
6 min

Book Chat: Clayton Zane Comber

Clayton Zane Comber is the author of two novels, Shooting Stars and 100 Remarkable Feats of Xander Maze. As well as writing, he has had...

Sep 20, 2021
13 min

Book Chat: Maura Pierlot

Maura Pierlot is an award-winning playwright and author, whose works include short stories, poetry, microfiction and essays, published in...

Sep 3, 2021
1 min

RSPCA Pawsome Stories 2021

It's a massive honour to be invited back as a judge in RSPCA Victoria's Pawsome Stories competition, alongside the amazing Andy Griffiths...