I honestly don’t even know what to say about this except…this, this is why. Oh and #ImNotCryingYoureCrying 🥲

No matter what your politics are, surely we all agree that watching anything on your phone in a public space without your headphones on is an act of wilful cuntery.

Here is a listicle compiled for ArtsHub about some of the Aus publishing houses currently accepting manuscripts: artshub.com.au/news/news/what…

Great opportunity: The Sydney Morning Herald launches new essay prize for young writers 14-18 & 19-24. smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

Submissions for Nunga Anthology (working title) close next Monday. Dominic Guerrera and I are seeking short stories, poetry & graphic stories by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writers. Decent payments. To be published by Wakefield Press More here > wakefieldpress.com.au/blog/2023/07/a…

This Thursday night at the Hub Library, Aberfoyle Park, and then ... eventbrite.com.au/e/michelle-pra…

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Coming up on Sunday September 9! ✍️ If you want to turn your idea into a children's picture book, come along to our in-person day with best-selling author & illustrator of more than 27 books, Mandy Foot! 10am-4pm Saturday Sept 9, State Library writerssa.org.au/event-registra…

Know any Melbourne-based young aspiring writers looking for something to do on school holidays? I can't wait to share my Creative Legends writing workshop at the local library! Oh, and it's FREE! Registrations are limited: boroondara.vic.gov.au/events/young-w…

Huge congratulations Text YA & Kids and Emily Gale 🥰❤💕💞👏👏👏

‘With her signature elegance and compassionate insight into human frailty, Carol Lefevre’s Temperance reaffirms her as one of Australia’s most accomplished writers.’ Love this STUNNING review of Temperance by Rachael Mead in InDaily 💓 Wakefield Press inreview.com.au/inreview/books…

Weirdest thing: I'm mid workshop with a bunch of Yr 5s and we're discussing what could be the positives & negatives of having lost something, & I look at my hand and realise my white-gold ring is missing 😱 *frantically scans floor, finds it afterwards* 😅🙏🤣 phew!!!!!!

For the library lovers of Adelaide, join me, Michelle Prak, RebeccaHeathAuthor and lyndall clipstone on 14th February as we ditch Valentine’s Day and celebrate libraries instead. Bookings here: cityofpae.evanced.info/signup/EventDe…

I haven't been present on this platform for a while, but ducking in to say: I'm over the moon to be on this shortlist. It means the world 💘🥰💘 I've worked in this industry a looooong time. Recognition? Few and far between. This feels HUGE 😍 Obscenely grateful 🙏 🥲 🥹😭💘

Last week Cumberland City Council banned same-sex parenting books from its public libraries. Sign the petition and help show council that they made a mistake and all families should be seen and valued in our public libraries. equalityaustralia.org.au/our-work/areas…

Congrats Helena Fox on The Ethel Turner 😘 🎖 SO AMAZING to be considered🙏 Huge thanks, judges! Congrats again to my fellow shortlisted authors 😘 #nswpla gives me hope of a future monetary prize 📚🤞 Keep daring to dream eh? A sorely needed confidence boost 🙏 Grateful 💕

I'm not on X much these days (too busy working & writing!) but I'm just popping in to thank State Library of South Australia for my shortlisting 🙏💘 Very honoured to be considered for the $15k Max Fatchen Fellowship. This is my 3rd listing in the SA awards. 🤞 🥰 Congrats to everyone who made the list 😘

Popping in to share my top survival tip for CBCA Book Week school visits: Undies with decent elastic. The key to confidence. You're welcome. 😄

The Boundless Indigenous Writer’s Mentorship is now open to applications for 2025! Writing NSW FNAWN Find out more below! textpublishing.com.au/boundless-ment…

I'm not here much anymore, but came here to say: absolutely loved Little Bones by Sandy Bigna Author 💙🩵🤍 Thanku UQPBooks for my copy 🙏🤗 Out 4th March 2025! A must-have for any kidlit lover! It hits ALL the notes & yanks your heartstrings HARD! Fly, Little Bones! Fly! 📘📚💘👏