short story Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan May 15, 2016

Collaborative Short Storytelling in the Classroom

I recently visited Varsity College on Queensland’s Gold Coast. It was a fantastic day and the students in teacher Mark Buzolic’s class, 7… View Post

Tristan June 3, 2015

Worst Dentist Ever

When I was five years-old I did a runner from the dentist. My grandfather depicted the epic escape in this illustration. Now, I’m … View Post

Tristan March 3, 2014

CDS

** Thanks to everyone who contributed their CDS ideas below. The story and your names are in My Life & Other Massive Mistakes in book … 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

Tristan April 28, 2013

Kids Stink Cover Reveal

Hey, here’s the cover of my new short story Kids Stink, featuring Tom Weekly from My Life & Other Stuff I Made Up. … View Post

Tristan March 31, 2013

Kids Stink

A funny Tom Weekly story from the slightly warped brains of the author and illustrator of My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up. … View Post

Tristan December 11, 2011

Free Audio Story – ‘The Dog Kisser’

‘The Dog Kisser’ illustration sketched live by Gus Gordon while I read the story at ‘Ipswich Festival of Children’s Literature’ Have you ever … View Post

Tristan July 31, 2011

Story Starters: Food Glorious Food

In my 4th grade ‘Anything Goes’ writing book, almost every story was about food. Lollies mainly. Food is an important aspect of stories for … View Post

Tristan July 18, 2011

Story Starters: Worst Job in the World

Here’s another Story Starter, perfect for getting kids and adults writing. This one is based on my short story ‘Tooth Job’ from My … View Post