James Roy Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan July 31, 2014

AJ Betts : Top 10 Young Adult Books

AJ Betts is the author of the funny, heartbreaking and hopeful Zac & Mia, winner of the 2012 Text Prize and the 2014 Ethel Turner … View Post

Tristan March 15, 2012

Somerset Celebration of Literature

This week I’m at Somerset Celebration of Literature on the Gold Coast hanging out with lots of kids and authors and sharing lots … View Post

Tristan September 4, 2011

Young Adult and Middle Grade Author James Roy : The Writer’s Studio

James Roy is a generous, funny and dedicated man. He is also one of the most respected and awarded authors of Young Adult and … View Post

Tristan July 25, 2010

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

Blog or do tax. It was an easy decision. Here are five things I’m loving at this moment in time. 1. Being Amongst an … View Post

Tristan May 8, 2010

Sydney Writers Festival 2010

Looking forward to Sydney Writers Fest, 16-23 May. I have a really varied slate of sessions to take part in. Lots to prep but … View Post

Tristan October 4, 2009

Mac Slater Exhibition

Hey Here are some cool drawings based on my Mac Slater series, created by the students at St Ita’s in Brisbane. And a … View Post

Tristan September 22, 2009

Brisbane Writer’s Fest Highlights 2009

Hey I recently spoke at Brisbane Writer’s Fest which I loved. The beautiful State Library of QLD, sunshine, the river, coffee, telling stories, … View Post

Tristan April 20, 2009

Reading Matters May 2009

Reading Matters is a super-cool Young Adult literature fest happening 28-30 May in Melbourne. I’ll be speaking there this year alongside authors James … View Post