short stories Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan June 14, 2017

My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up

#1 Bestseller Dymocks Older Readers Chart Top 10 Bestseller Bookscan Children’s Fiction Chart Shortlisted for 2014 & 2015 YABBA & KOALA Children’s Choice Awards ‘Fans of … View Post

Tristan March 9, 2017

Guinea Pig Hostage Story

In every My Life book I include a story that I’ve brainstormed with kids as I travel around to schools and festivals. I … View Post

Tristan November 18, 2014

My Life & Other Massive Mistakes

‘This book is 100% gluten free, 100% fat free, 100% organic and 35% fact free. It has no added sugar and contains absolutely NO NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS AT ALL! … View Post

Tristan November 5, 2014

Winner of My Search For a Young Writer

Good news! I have chosen a winner in my 2014 Search for a Young Writer. It is Otis Mayocchi with his story, ‘Champions’, … View Post

Tristan July 1, 2014

Search for a Young Writer!

Want to be a published writer? Or know a talented 10-14-year-old who does? Read on. UPDATE: My 2014 Young Writer Has Been Found!&… View Post

Tristan December 5, 2013

Children’s Author Attacked by Readers

I recently attempted to make a two-minute video for my new book My Life & Other Stuff That Went Wrong with a bunch of … View Post

Tristan November 24, 2013

My Life & Other Stuff That Went Wrong

‘With the same kind of hilarity, groan-making grossness, ridiculous situations and craziness [as the Andy Griffiths and Jeff Kinney laugh-out-louds], boys in particular … View Post

Tristan July 4, 2013

Angry Grandpa Poem

To celebrate the launch of Kids Stink, my first-ever eBook short story, I am holding a World’s Crankiest Grandpa competition. The entries … View Post

Tristan June 5, 2013

World’s Crankiest Grandpa Competition

My search for the World’s Crankiest Grandpa, someone to rival Cliff Weekly from Kids Stink, is in full swing. Above is the brilliant … View Post