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Book launch tour: Warringah Library

10/8/2016

The crew lined up to show off their pirate outfits. The prizes went to Harrison (he wasn't Captain Harrison, he was Captain Sneer. Of course.) and Pirate Hugo.

On weekdays Pirate Lea King works as a librarian. Thank you so much to Pirate Lea (and Warringah Library) for hosting the launch and for all the work you put in to help it run smoothly. And an extra big thank you for the treasure chest full of fruity treasure!

Harrison looked just like Captain Sneer. He had his parrot on his shoulder and even had a map hanging out of his pocket.

Picture This, my writing buddies. We meet regularly to critique each other's picture book manuscripts. Ramona Davey, Kim Astill, Kate Simpson, Shelly Unwin, Liz Ledden and Catherine Pelosi.

I think he shaved half-way through the launch.

Pirate Hugo - what a fierce pirate!

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Book launch tour: The Children's Bookshop Beecroft

10/6/2016

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I've been to many book launches at The Children's Bookshop, which made it extra exciting to launch my own book here. One of my kids said, 'It's good you're launching it there. It's THE booklaunch place.' The bookshop owner Paul Macdonald is a fantastic host.

I was honoured to have Cathie Tasker launch the book. Cathie was my teacher for the 'Writing Picture Books' course at AWC.

'Though other pirates be at large, our crew is safe with ME in charge.' But where is Captain Sneer?

'Our map is lost. Our water's dry. We won't find gold. We're going to die.'

Pirate Molly, winner of the Best Dressed Pirate award. (With first mate Bronte)

Paul Macdonald runs this amazing bookshop and is a deserving winner of this year's Lady Cutler award.

'My loot, my loot'

Nicola Robinson was the enthusiastic editor behind the book being accepted in the first place and was one of the editors who worked on the manuscript with me.

Number one supporter, my sister Deborah Wood.

It was lovely to catch up with friends like Carol Gooch.

Author Georgina Ballantine.

I was at uni with Elizabeth Nix and thrilled she could come.

Authors Katrina Roe, Debra Tidball and Penny Reeve. (I found it so amusing that they were chatting in a group while I chatted to my sister and sister-in-law (Catriona, Deborah and Penny).

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SCBWI Conference 2016

10/6/2016

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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has a conference in Sydney every second year. It's great to meet other authors and illustrators, get to know them and hear their stories.

Susanne Gervay talking about the industry around the world.

The team from EK publishing: editor Anouska Jones and some of her authors and illustrators.

We had opportunities for manuscript or portfolio assessments with editors and art directors. (I didn't meet with Sue, but she was one of my amazing editors for Captain Sneer)

I was honoured to be part of a SCBWI event at The Children's Bookshop which showcased 6 authors from around Australia and New Zealand.

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Book launch tour: East Willoughby Preschool

10/6/2016

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It poured with rain but the preschool was packed with little pirates. Arr! Thank you to Anna, Vici, Heidi, Sharmila and Mei Ling.

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Piratey fun at preschool and school visits

10/6/2016

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After years of looking at roughs, proofs and possible covers, it was wonderful to finally remember what it was about it the first place--reading the book to children. It was so satisfying to chat to the kids about different aspects of the book and to see them enjoy it.

Yr 3 wanted to hear all about how books are published and of course, the most important question--how much do I get paid?

We talked about rhyming words, opposites, being brave and ideas for pirate names. The kids showed me their very best sneers.

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Book launch tour: Warringah Library

Book launch tour: The Children's Bookshop Beecroft

SCBWI Conference 2016

Book launch tour: East Willoughby Preschool

Piratey fun at preschool and school visits

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