R.A. Spratt's Blog, page 24
August 16, 2015
August 14, 2015
Visited Bishop Tyrrell Anglican School in Newcastle today
Some awesome Nanny Piggins colouring-in from the students
August 1, 2015
Friday Barnes 3 officially launched! Lots of signed stock at Dymocks George St
Thanks to everyone who came to the launch for ‘Friday Barnes 3, Big Trouble’ it was a great event. It’s exciting that Friday has so many super-fans. Thanks to everyone at Dymocks George St. They’ve got signed copies of all my books so hurry in and get one.
July 30, 2015
July 29, 2015
Sisters in Crime shortlists ‘Friday Barnes’ for a Davitt Award!
Sisters in Crime has just released their short list for the 2015 Davitt Awards. These awards are to celebrate crime writing by women authors in Australia. I’m very proud that Friday Barnes has been nominated for the Children’s Fiction award. Congratulations to all the other nominees!
July 28, 2015
Took brilliant New Zealand illustrator, Heather Hunt to visit the Mary Poppins statue today
It was wonderful to catch up with Heather. We travelled New Zealand’s Northland with the Storylines Festival 2 years ago. Two authors, two illustrators and one librarian in a mini-van for three days – truly a bonding experience.
July 23, 2015
I’ve been nominated for an AWGIE for my work on Bubble Bath Bay!
I’m very proud to have been nominated for an Australian Writers’ Guild Award for an episode I wrote of ‘Bubble Bath Bay’. I’m also delighted to see so many of my friends nominated.
July 21, 2015
Join me at Dymocks George St for the launch of Friday Barnes 3! 1st Aug 2pm
Join me Sat 1 Aug at 2pm for the launch of Friday Barnes: Big Trouble at Dymocks Sydney! Bring your sleuthing skills for the special scavenger hunt around the store. Dress up as a child detective – special prize for best dressed! RSVP to Sam at Dymocks Sydney 9235 0155.
