Q&A
Why did you decide to become a writer?
I have always loved words and stories. I enjoy writing for kids because I think they're the best and most important people on the planet. Plus, children's books are so important - the books I read and loved as a kid remain significant to me today.
What were your favourite books growing up?
Ernest and Celestine by Gabrielle Vincent, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr Seuss, and Peace At Last by Jill Murphy.
When I started reading chapter books, Roald Dahl quickly became one of my favourite authors. I especially loved The Witches, Matilda and The BFG. I've read Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery dozens of times. I also became obsessed with scary books, and read a lot of titles by Christopher Pike and R.L. Stine.
Where do you live?
I live in Dunedin, a small and pretty city in New Zealand. It's home to rare wildlife like penguins, sea lions, lizards and albatrosses. Many creative people live here, too, making art, music, fashion and - of course - books!
I have always loved words and stories. I enjoy writing for kids because I think they're the best and most important people on the planet. Plus, children's books are so important - the books I read and loved as a kid remain significant to me today.
What were your favourite books growing up?
Ernest and Celestine by Gabrielle Vincent, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr Seuss, and Peace At Last by Jill Murphy.
When I started reading chapter books, Roald Dahl quickly became one of my favourite authors. I especially loved The Witches, Matilda and The BFG. I've read Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery dozens of times. I also became obsessed with scary books, and read a lot of titles by Christopher Pike and R.L. Stine.
Where do you live?
I live in Dunedin, a small and pretty city in New Zealand. It's home to rare wildlife like penguins, sea lions, lizards and albatrosses. Many creative people live here, too, making art, music, fashion and - of course - books!
LARNACH CASTLE AND OTAGO HARBOUR - image by DunedinNZ
Do you have kids or pets?
Yes! I have a son and a daughter, a bouncy puppy called Smudge and an adventurous cat called Flossy.
What is your favourite food?
Chocolate mousse!
What's your favourite animal?
I adore Orcas! It would be a dream come true to see one in the wild one day. I'm also a huge fan of New Zealand's many beautiful skinks and geckos - and the amazing tuatara.
Image by Pixabay
