Children's author Archives - Page 4 of 8

Tristan January 6, 2013

Author Blackmailed By Reader

Yes, you read it correctly. I regret to inform readers of this blog that I have been sent a blackmail letter. My detective skills … View Post

Tristan December 20, 2012

2012 Highlights

Here are the highlights from my 2012 adventures in the world of Children’s and Young Adult literature. Certainly, the day I awoke to discover … View Post

Tristan December 17, 2012

Summer Reading Club – State Library of Queensland

I’m Untangling Creativity this summer over at the State Library of Queensland’s Summer Reading Club blog. I’m sharing lots of tips … View Post

Tristan December 14, 2012

The Writer’s Notebook #4: Relaxation the Key to Creativity

‘On the dragon there are many scales. Everyone of them says ‘Thou Shalt.’ Kill the dragon ‘Thou Shalt’. When one has killed that dragon, … View Post

Tristan December 6, 2012

The Writer’s Notebook #3 : My First Notebook

This is the first notebook I remember owning. (It inspired the cover and a lot of the content for my book My Life &… View Post

Tristan December 5, 2012

Simon Higgins, Children’s Author, in The Writer’s Studio

Simon Higgins is an ex-police officer and private investigator turned Children’s and Young Adult author. He shares his love of martial arts … View Post

Tristan November 27, 2012

My Totally Awesome Story

A fun morning spent working with my sons on stories. We used Pat Flynn‘s new creative writing book for kids, My Totally Awesome … View Post

Tristan November 20, 2012

The Writer’s Notebook #2 : Get Lost

I used to outline my stories heavily before I wrote them. Once I had done enough freewriting and thinking and considering to feel that … View Post

Tristan November 15, 2012

The Writer’s Notebook #1

For me, the notebook is the heart of the writer’s practice. I use iPhones to capture Notes and Voice Memos. I use … View Post