Books

In a quiet rural town, Paisley feels out of place. Leaving Brisbane was hard, and fitting in at her new school seems impossible. But everything changes when she stumbles upon a baby Yowie in her backyard. As she navigates this unexpected friendship, Paisley discovers the beauty of connection and the strength found in the Australian bush. This...

Literary short stories that seek to find beauty in the cracks of people’s lives. Elvis at the Casino On New Year’s Eve. A divorced mother who goes to teach in China. A one night stand that ends with the death of Nina Simone. For those who appreciate that short stories capture moments, not lifetimes.

Jamison is a Gold Coast boy who desperately wants to visit his dad in Paris. When a friendly dragon he meets on the beach offers to help with his quest, Jamison has no idea what is in store.
He must deal with four eccentric dragons. Also, he must survive a hot air balloon crash, a cyclone and getting lost in Shanghai. And that’s just the...

A little girl is curious about all the weird and wonderful tattoos belonging to her family members. One family member, in particular, has a secret tattoo. The way her family finally sees the tattoo is a little bit shocking (for a four-year-old)! A fun rhyming book for the under eights.

Jacob hates the concrete floor in his lounge room. He is embarrassed when friends visit. How can Jacob and his parents find a solution? Or, is there really a problem at all? A simple, fun book about self-doubt and families working together.

Thirty-seven award-winning short stories fill these entertaining pages. Written by Australian and international authors these stories explore Australian culture — sometimes funny, often poignant, occasionally unsettling, this anthology showcases the best of contemporary short story writing . Compiled by David Vernon. My short story "Stars Over...