Episode 49

Jen Storer has written many acclaimed books for children, including the best-selling ‘Truly Tan’ series (illustrated by Claire Robertson). Book seven, Truly Tan: Baffled!, is OUT NOW! The eight and final book in the series, Truly Tan: Shocked! is due for release in November 2020. Truly Tan (book one) has been optioned for a live action … Read moreEpisode 49

Episode 48 – STEM theme

Charlotte is an Adelaide-based writer who worked as a civil engineer and physics teacher before rediscovering her love for children’s literature. As well as dreaming up funny stories over a cup of coffee, Charlotte’s favourite things include autumn leaves, family bike rides and travel. The first two books in her debut middle grade series, Edie’s … Read moreEpisode 48 – STEM theme

Ask the Editor: Jane Pearson + Series Wrap-up

Julie asks Jane Pearson the questions you want answers to when it comes to the kidlit publishing industry in Australia and to prepare you for KidLitVic Meet the Publishers 2020.  Then we wrap up our #asktheeditor series. Text Publishing is an independent, Melbourne-based publisher of literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction. Text has been awarded … Read moreAsk the Editor: Jane Pearson + Series Wrap-up

Ask the Editor: Davina Bell

Julie asks Davina Bell the questions you want answers to when it comes to the kidlit publishing industry in Australia and to prepare you for KidLitVic Meet the Publishers 2020. Affirm Press is an independent Melbourne-based publisher dedicated to publishing great Australian stories, big ideas, and the most engaging local and international authors. We publish … Read moreAsk the Editor: Davina Bell

Ask the Editor: Nelle May Pierce

Julie talks to Nelle May Pierce to get the info you need to get started as an illustrator and to prepare you for KidLitVic Meet the Publishers 2020. Nelle May Pierce is a professional illustrator and story maker based in Melbourne, Australia.