Here I share with you the books I love. Being an author isn’t just about writing books. It’s also about reading books. Thankfully, I am one of those people who devours books – and it’s not just those written for adults. Many of the books I most enjoy are those written for children. Over time, […]

It’s a pretty exciting month in May, as I visit Laurieton, Port Macquarie and Wauchope libraries. I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

I can’t really say there is one clear cut event that led to the idea of writing A Big Blue Boat. There were, however, four key issues. The first being that there are no realistic sailing picture books out there for young children, especially girls. For girls, the stories are imaginative and dreamlike. The second […]

My Favourite Places Narrations Interviews

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Where have I been? What do I like? What have I seen? In A Big Blue Boat, I could be sailing along the Western Australian coastline, or in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. Both have lots of reefs that I have to look out for and the sea becomes rollicking, frolicking when the wind gets […]

I love Author School Visits and provide an interactive experience that brings A Big Blue Boat to life for 4-8 year olds. Susea’s visit to Yarrawonga College was a highlight for all the Prep to Year 2 students. Every student was thoroughly engaged in the sessions, joining in with the actions when Susea read ‘A […]

During author library visits, I love sharing my story with adults and children. There will be reading, singing and a making activity. IN PERSON AUTHOR LIBRARY VISITS A 1 hour session includes: Explanation about what led to the writing of the book. Book reading Songs and more… Books will be available for the library/parents/grandparents/caregivers to […]

Downloads for Teachers provides a plethora of activities across the curriculum for the A Big Blue Boat series.