News
February workshops
To start the school year- I'm off to New South Wales
Guest author interview- the fabulous Melina Marchetta
The writing of the Lumatere chronicles and fantasy.
Winner! And highly commended poems
Well done Rhys Nickerson- a young poet with his note poem about holidays.
Results of the poetry competition
It's been fascinating reading the poems from adults and children alike. Thank you to all those who entered. I appreciate so much the energy and creativeness of each entry.
Note on the Door and a competition
To celebrate poetry week and the release of my new poetry collection...read on.
New book coming 1st of September
'Note on the door and other Poems about Family life' a new collection of poems coming out with Walker books. Family myths, kicking the football in the park, popcorn, dogs, and even javelin throwing.
Poetry written by children
A sample of poems written recently in one of my workshops
A Ute Picnic - a Notable book
CBCA Notable for 2011
Workshops coming up
Reading Matters conference: two workshops for upper primary school students
Guest Blog post
Verse novels, writing process
Star Jumps wins Prime Minister's Literary award
Prime Minister Julia Gillard presented Lorraine with the winner's prize for the children's literature category for Star Jumps.
Reviews of A Ute Picnic and other Australian poems
Lately my new book has garnered some lovely reviews.
Book Week workshops
I was invited to take poetry workshops over the week at Mount Eliza North primary school.
Blog tours to celebrate 'A Ute Picnic and other Australian poems"
I've had fun writing blogs for some of my writing friends as they ask questions about putting together a poetry collection.
The Prime Minister's Literary awards
Star Jumps has been shortlisted in the new category of children's Literature.
An interview about writing prose poetry
I was guest blogger on Sally Murphy's aussie reviews about verse novels. 'Ratwhiskers and Me' and 'Star Jumps' have all used my unique way of writing.
Author hot seat
Organised by the State library of Victoria
