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Di Walker Books

stories for the beautiful minds of

middle grade readers

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August 2025

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Scholastic Bookclub Issue 4!

#loveozmg #welovemgbooks #newbooks #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #netball #friendship #aussieteachers

Scholastic Bookclub Issue 4!

#loveozmg #welovemgbooks #newbooks #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #netball #friendship #aussieteachers

Coming August 1st 2025.

#middlegradebooks #netball #mgbookstagram #aussiewriters #loveozmg #nextbook

Coming August 1st 2025.

#middlegradebooks #netball #mgbookstagram #aussiewriters #loveozmg #nextbook

Getting my copy in the post makes it all so real. Secret Keeper. Thanks to the fabulous team @scholastic_au and @isabelleduffyart for the beautiful cover.

#middlegrade #middlegradebooks #nextbook #newrelease #coverart #writerslife #booksofinstagram

Getting my copy in the post makes it all so real. Secret Keeper. Thanks to the fabulous team @scholastic_au and @isabelleduffyart for the beautiful cover.

#middlegrade #middlegradebooks #nextbook #newrelease #coverart #writerslife #booksofinstagram

Thanks @seethadodd_author for a wonderful review. Thrilled you enjoyed Saving Charli 💕
#loveozmg #middlegradefiction #bookreview #bookrecommendations

Posted @withregram • @seethadodd_author A beautiful, tender middle-grade novel, Saving Charli by @diwalkerbooks tackles a difficult subject with grace and compassion.

The characters are so well-formed that I could picture this story on screen, or on stage. Themes of friendship, grief and loss, and the importance of finding something to hold on to.

I'm already looking forward to Di Walker's next novel, Secret Keeper, also with @scholastic_au
🩷🩵❤️

Thanks @seethadodd_author for a wonderful review. Thrilled you enjoyed Saving Charli 💕
#loveozmg #middlegradefiction #bookreview #bookrecommendations

Posted @withregram • @seethadodd_author A beautiful, tender middle-grade novel, Saving Charli by @diwalkerbooks tackles a difficult subject with grace and compassion.

The characters are so well-formed that I could picture this story on screen, or on stage. Themes of friendship, grief and loss, and the importance of finding something to hold on to.

I'm already looking forward to Di Walker's next novel, Secret Keeper, also with @scholastic_au
🩷🩵❤️

Bookmarks have arrived . Now just waiting for the book!
#bookworm #bookmarks #nextbook #mgbookstagram #writers #middlegradebooks #booksbooksbooks #librariansofinstagram #aussiebookstagram

Bookmarks have arrived . Now just waiting for the book!
#bookworm #bookmarks #nextbook #mgbookstagram #writers #middlegradebooks #booksbooksbooks #librariansofinstagram #aussiebookstagram

Just an idea…
Visit your local bookstore and order for Christmas and while you’re there you will find plenty of other books by Aussie writers.

#summerreading #loveozmg #middlegradebooks #christmasgifts #localbookshop #aussiewriters

Just an idea…
Visit your local bookstore and order for Christmas and while you’re there you will find plenty of other books by Aussie writers.

#summerreading #loveozmg #middlegradebooks #christmasgifts #localbookshop #aussiewriters

New chapter. Find it on my website. Link in bio.

#juniorseries #chapterbooksforkids #writing #writingproject

New chapter. Find it on my website. Link in bio.

#juniorseries #chapterbooksforkids #writing #writingproject

Cape Primrose Show
Chapter 1: The Accidental Gumboot Incident.
Another fabulous illustration by @karenerasmusillustration
Junior Book Project - find it on my website link in bio.

#childrensfiction #characterillustration #bookproject #buttonsmcbray

Cape Primrose Show
Chapter 1: The Accidental Gumboot Incident.
Another fabulous illustration by @karenerasmusillustration
Junior Book Project - find it on my website link in bio.

#childrensfiction #characterillustration #bookproject #buttonsmcbray

Meet Buttons McBray and her dog Ralph! I have been working on a junior project on my website and with huge thanks to the amazing @karenerasmusillustration my characters are starting to come alive!
You will find more on my website- link in bio! Junior book project.

#bookproject #illustration #characters #childrensbook #aussiewriters #newidea #buttonsmcbray

Meet Buttons McBray and her dog Ralph! I have been working on a junior project on my website and with huge thanks to the amazing @karenerasmusillustration my characters are starting to come alive!
You will find more on my website- link in bio! Junior book project.

#bookproject #illustration #characters #childrensbook #aussiewriters #newidea #buttonsmcbray

Tomorrow is just the perfect day to head to your local bookshop and once you are there, you know what to do! Enjoy.

#loveyourbookshopday #bookstagram #bookshop #buyabookday #readingtime #tbrpile

Tomorrow is just the perfect day to head to your local bookshop and once you are there, you know what to do! Enjoy.

#loveyourbookshopday #bookstagram #bookshop #buyabookday #readingtime #tbrpile

I had the absolute honour to read Helen’s early draft of her fabulous new book Legend of the Lighthouse Moon and today in the post the final copy arrived. Congratulations Helen - beautiful story, beautiful cover, beautiful message.

#newbook #coverdesign #lighthouse #aussiewriters #loveozmg

I had the absolute honour to read Helen’s early draft of her fabulous new book Legend of the Lighthouse Moon and today in the post the final copy arrived. Congratulations Helen - beautiful story, beautiful cover, beautiful message.

#newbook #coverdesign #lighthouse #aussiewriters #loveozmg

I have been working on a little project - a junior series. It has been a lot of fun creating the beachside township of Cape Primrose. Check out the introduction chapter on my website.🤗

#juniorfictionbooks #firstchapter #beachvibes

I have been working on a little project - a junior series. It has been a lot of fun creating the beachside township of Cape Primrose. Check out the introduction chapter on my website.🤗

#juniorfictionbooks #firstchapter #beachvibes

Absolutely thrilled to have signed with @scholastic_au for my next book. Let the editing begin!

Absolutely thrilled to have signed with @scholastic_au for my next book. Let the editing begin!

For as long I can remember, those @cbcaustralia stickers on books were special. Never did I ever think I would be a writer let alone have one of those stickers on my book! It is all just unbelievable. Thank you @scholastic_au for making this possible.

#scholastic #loveozmg #welovemgbooks #middlegrade #books #stickers

For as long I can remember, those @cbcaustralia stickers on books were special. Never did I ever think I would be a writer let alone have one of those stickers on my book! It is all just unbelievable. Thank you @scholastic_au for making this possible.

#scholastic #loveozmg #welovemgbooks #middlegrade #books #stickers

A few thoughts on how my writing process has changed over the past few months.

#writing #writersofinstagram #loveozmg #manuscript #writingprocess

A few thoughts on how my writing process has changed over the past few months.

#writing #writersofinstagram #loveozmg #manuscript #writingprocess

Agatha, Harper and Charli all together on the shelf @collinsshepp if you are looking for a Christmas gift for a middle grade reader!

#loveozmg #shoplocal #bookstagram #booksforchristmas #mgreads #bookcover

Agatha, Harper and Charli all together on the shelf @collinsshepp if you are looking for a Christmas gift for a middle grade reader!

#loveozmg #shoplocal #bookstagram #booksforchristmas #mgreads #bookcover

Thanks for your support and review @kellysgroi.author
Posted @withregram • @kellysgroi.author My Review Monday is back!

Kicking off another string of reviews, I have a middle grade novel for you.

Saving Charli by Di Walker is a heartwarming story written for upper primary school kids.

Charli and Freya are twins but Freya is sick, she’s always been sick. Feeling neglected, Charli keeps her distance from her sister, until Freya looses her health battle. Then Charli descends into grief. She’s supposed to be starting high school but living without Freya seems impossible.

This touching story is about the loss of a loved one, deep grief, and guilt. Di has done a wonderful job with this tender subject. Her delicate characters and strong voice, deliver a story with all the feelings that we can feel when life gets tough. Then friendship comes in like a shining sun. ☀️💖 A beautifully heartfelt story!
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#savingcharli #diwalker #mddlegradebooks #greif #friendship #ilovebooks #topreads #greatbook #bookcommunity #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #instabookstagram #bookstagram #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental #amreading #bookreview #bookrecommendation #myreviewmonday

Thanks for your support and review @kellysgroi.author
Posted @withregram • @kellysgroi.author My Review Monday is back!

Kicking off another string of reviews, I have a middle grade novel for you.

Saving Charli by Di Walker is a heartwarming story written for upper primary school kids.

Charli and Freya are twins but Freya is sick, she’s always been sick. Feeling neglected, Charli keeps her distance from her sister, until Freya looses her health battle. Then Charli descends into grief. She’s supposed to be starting high school but living without Freya seems impossible.

This touching story is about the loss of a loved one, deep grief, and guilt. Di has done a wonderful job with this tender subject. Her delicate characters and strong voice, deliver a story with all the feelings that we can feel when life gets tough. Then friendship comes in like a shining sun. ☀️💖 A beautifully heartfelt story!
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#savingcharli #diwalker #mddlegradebooks #greif #friendship #ilovebooks #topreads #greatbook #bookcommunity #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #instabookstagram #bookstagram #readmorebooks #readingisfundamental #amreading #bookreview #bookrecommendation #myreviewmonday

I had an amazing time talking to @claudinetinellis on her pod Talking Aussie Books. If you haven’t listened to her podcasts put it on your must do list immediately. To listen to my ep follow the link in bio . Thanks Claudine.
Posted @withregram • @claudinetinellis **NEW EPISODE ALERT**

Memorable books are the ones that make me feel something. Books that make me laugh or hold my breath with anticipation; stories that make me feel hopeful and most of all... the books that make me cry. These are the ones that become indelibly printed on my heart.

‘Saving Charli’ (Scholastic Australia) written by Victorian-based author, Di Walker is a book that made me feel SO many of these things all at once.

Until ‘Saving Charli’ I hadn’t read any of Di’s work. But that’s something I’m going to have to change in the near future.

‘Saving Charli’ is a middle-grade novel about a set of twins and their friends as they finish primary school and begin their first year of high school, trying to navigate a momentous change in their collective lives at the same time.

Exploring friendships, family, love and loss - it’s a tender, insightful, beautifully written book which can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike.

Highly recommended reading!

I was delighted to welcome Di to the podcast recently to chat about this wonderful book.

To listen to our chat, see link in my bio. 👆🎧

#talkingaussiebooks #aussiebooks #australianfiction #bibliophile #podcastersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #bookstagram #readaustralian #aussieauthors #booknerd #bookstagrammer #ilovebooks #aussiebookstagrammers #lovetoread #booksofinsta #readingislife #readingaddict #authorsofinsta #booklover #bookcommunity #readersofinstagram #bookclubsofinstagram #bookreviews #scholasticaustralia #diwalkerbooks #middlegradefiction #savingcharli

I had an amazing time talking to @claudinetinellis on her pod Talking Aussie Books. If you haven’t listened to her podcasts put it on your must do list immediately. To listen to my ep follow the link in bio . Thanks Claudine.
Posted @withregram • @claudinetinellis **NEW EPISODE ALERT**

Memorable books are the ones that make me feel something. Books that make me laugh or hold my breath with anticipation; stories that make me feel hopeful and most of all... the books that make me cry. These are the ones that become indelibly printed on my heart.

‘Saving Charli’ (Scholastic Australia) written by Victorian-based author, Di Walker is a book that made me feel SO many of these things all at once.

Until ‘Saving Charli’ I hadn’t read any of Di’s work. But that’s something I’m going to have to change in the near future.

‘Saving Charli’ is a middle-grade novel about a set of twins and their friends as they finish primary school and begin their first year of high school, trying to navigate a momentous change in their collective lives at the same time.

Exploring friendships, family, love and loss - it’s a tender, insightful, beautifully written book which can be enjoyed by adults and kids alike.

Highly recommended reading!

I was delighted to welcome Di to the podcast recently to chat about this wonderful book.

To listen to our chat, see link in my bio. 👆🎧

#talkingaussiebooks #aussiebooks #australianfiction #bibliophile #podcastersofinstagram #writersofinstagram #bookstagram #readaustralian #aussieauthors #booknerd #bookstagrammer #ilovebooks #aussiebookstagrammers #lovetoread #booksofinsta #readingislife #readingaddict #authorsofinsta #booklover #bookcommunity #readersofinstagram #bookclubsofinstagram #bookreviews #scholasticaustralia #diwalkerbooks #middlegradefiction #savingcharli

Thank you @little_addi_bear
Posted @withregram • @little_addi_bear 📚 BOOK REVIEW 💕

‘Saving Charli’ follows 12-year-old Charli after the loss of her twin sister. This is a story about loss and a story about love. We found it to be such a beautiful read. Thank you @scholastic_au 🙏

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#scholastic #bookreview #savingcharli #twins
#books #bookstagram #book #booklover #reading #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookshelf #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookaholic #libros #reader #bookphotography #booklove #author #literature #instabooks #booklovers #gifted

Thank you @little_addi_bear
Posted @withregram • @little_addi_bear 📚 BOOK REVIEW 💕

‘Saving Charli’ follows 12-year-old Charli after the loss of her twin sister. This is a story about loss and a story about love. We found it to be such a beautiful read. Thank you @scholastic_au 🙏

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#scholastic #bookreview #savingcharli #twins
#books #bookstagram #book #booklover #reading #bookworm #bookstagrammer #read #bookish #booknerd #bookaddict #booksofinstagram #instabook #bookshelf #readersofinstagram #booksbooksbooks #bookaholic #libros #reader #bookphotography #booklove #author #literature #instabooks #booklovers #gifted

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#dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #sundaywalk #earlymorning #dogslife

Permission to pass has not been granted.
#dogsofinstagram #rescuedogsofinstagram #sundaywalk #earlymorning #dogslife

Thank you @drhelenedwardswrites for an fabulous review. Repost.
@diwalkerbooks is not afraid to broach difficult themes. She has great skill in writing emotion & filling her stories with heart & warmth.
Her latest release, Saving Charli, is set across a fairly short period of time, centering around the lead up & aftermath of the loss of Freya, main character Charli’s twin sister. As I read, I felt as if I was watching a stage play, reflecting the ability of Di to engage the reader in her character driven stories.
The story is told from three points of view – Charli and her best friends Queenie & Blair, as they reach the end of the long summer holidays, where they have spent idyllic days sleeping in a tent at Charli’s & hanging out together. Charli is resentful of her twin sister Freya, whose worsening health over the prior 6 months has lead to regular hospitalisations, which takes much of her parents’ time & energy. Charli knows it isn’t fair to feel this way, but she can’t help it. She has gradually pulled away from Freya & feels disconnected from her parents, but when Freya dies, Charli is lost, filled with guilt, & unsure how to move on with her own life.
Queenie & Blair have their own perspectives about what is happening to Charli, Freya, & their family, & as the story progresses, they will need to hold onto each other in order to help their friends. Freya is always seen as an equal part of the friendship group.
Di cleverly weaves the three first person character voices back & forth, enabling us to see more deeply into the thoughts & feelings of the same moments, from the three different perspectives. This builds richer understanding of each character. It also helps you to step in & out of Charli’s head, which is important in such a difficult story.
The days following Freya’s death are heartbreaking, as Charli retreats into her tent, but through Queenie and Blair, as they continue forward into high school, determined to help Charli, we are held softly and given hope, reflecting how the world continues on, even when you are deep in grief, and that the best way forward is to hold onto those who love you.
#LoveOzMG #LoveOzKidLit #OzKidLit

Thank you @drhelenedwardswrites for an fabulous review. Repost.
@diwalkerbooks is not afraid to broach difficult themes. She has great skill in writing emotion & filling her stories with heart & warmth.
Her latest release, Saving Charli, is set across a fairly short period of time, centering around the lead up & aftermath of the loss of Freya, main character Charli’s twin sister. As I read, I felt as if I was watching a stage play, reflecting the ability of Di to engage the reader in her character driven stories.
The story is told from three points of view – Charli and her best friends Queenie & Blair, as they reach the end of the long summer holidays, where they have spent idyllic days sleeping in a tent at Charli’s & hanging out together. Charli is resentful of her twin sister Freya, whose worsening health over the prior 6 months has lead to regular hospitalisations, which takes much of her parents’ time & energy. Charli knows it isn’t fair to feel this way, but she can’t help it. She has gradually pulled away from Freya & feels disconnected from her parents, but when Freya dies, Charli is lost, filled with guilt, & unsure how to move on with her own life.
Queenie & Blair have their own perspectives about what is happening to Charli, Freya, & their family, & as the story progresses, they will need to hold onto each other in order to help their friends. Freya is always seen as an equal part of the friendship group.
Di cleverly weaves the three first person character voices back & forth, enabling us to see more deeply into the thoughts & feelings of the same moments, from the three different perspectives. This builds richer understanding of each character. It also helps you to step in & out of Charli’s head, which is important in such a difficult story.
The days following Freya’s death are heartbreaking, as Charli retreats into her tent, but through Queenie and Blair, as they continue forward into high school, determined to help Charli, we are held softly and given hope, reflecting how the world continues on, even when you are deep in grief, and that the best way forward is to hold onto those who love you.
#LoveOzMG #LoveOzKidLit #OzKidLit

Thanks @scholastic_au
Fabulous team @lorae_at_work @laurasieveking and how gorgeous is the cover by @grace.felstead
Posted @withregram • @scholastic_au Charli knows no other way of being than as a twin. But when her twin sister, Freya, succumbs to a lifelong battle with illness, Charli risks losing not only her other half but her whole self. Without her twin, who is left to save Charli? A story of friendship, loss and the transcendence of love.

#savingcharli #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads #scholasticaustralia @diwalkerbooks

Thanks @scholastic_au
Fabulous team @lorae_at_work @laurasieveking and how gorgeous is the cover by @grace.felstead
Posted @withregram • @scholastic_au Charli knows no other way of being than as a twin. But when her twin sister, Freya, succumbs to a lifelong battle with illness, Charli risks losing not only her other half but her whole self. Without her twin, who is left to save Charli? A story of friendship, loss and the transcendence of love.

#savingcharli #middlegradebooks #middlegradereads #scholasticaustralia @diwalkerbooks

Thanks @fhclibrary for the recommendation
Posted @withregram • @fhclibrary This latest #loveozmg book…

Saving Charli by Di Walker

will break your heart, and then glue it back together again.

Highly recommended

#savingcharli #diwalkerbooks #scholasticaustralia

#schoollibrariesmatter #readingmatters

#booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bibliophile
#fhclibrary #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian

#reels #bookreel #bookreels #igreels #reelsofinstagram #libraryreels #bookstagramreels #booksbooksbooks #aussiereels #aussiebookreels #reellibrarians

Thanks @fhclibrary for the recommendation
Posted @withregram • @fhclibrary This latest #loveozmg book…

Saving Charli by Di Walker

will break your heart, and then glue it back together again.

Highly recommended

#savingcharli #diwalkerbooks #scholasticaustralia

#schoollibrariesmatter #readingmatters

#booknerd #booksbooksbooks #bibliophile
#fhclibrary #schoollibrary #schoollibrarian

#reels #bookreel #bookreels #igreels #reelsofinstagram #libraryreels #bookstagramreels #booksbooksbooks #aussiereels #aussiebookreels #reellibrarians

Spotted @dymocks234 😊

#bookshelf #melbourne #loveozmg #newbook #melbcbd #middlegrade #middlegradebookstagram

Spotted @dymocks234 😊

#bookshelf #melbourne #loveozmg #newbook #melbcbd #middlegrade #middlegradebookstagram

Thanks for your wonderful review @fhclibrary
Posted @withregram • @fhclibrary Book Spotlight!

Saving Charli by Di Walker

Published July 1st by @scholastic_au

Twelve-year-old Charli knows no other way of being than as a twin.

But when her twin sister, Freya, succumbs to a lifelong battle with illness, Charlie, consumed by grief, retreats into a tent in here backyard.

Closed off from her family and friends, Charli risks losing not only her other half but her whole self.

Without her twin, who is left to save Charli?

Be prepared to go through a box of tissues when reading this new #loveozmg book.

Despite what adults might think, young readers do like to read sad books - books that help them process their own sadness, their own grief, or their own lives.

Whilst this is a book about grief and loss, it is also a book about love, friendship and hope.

I really liked how Charli and her friends behaved like young children, not mini-adults. Young children who had supportive and loving parents, who sought advice from their parents in difficult situations, who didn't have all the answers - as you would expect.

An excellent new addition to the #loveozmg scene.

Thanks to @scholastic_au for the review copy of this book

#savingcharli #diwalkerbooks #scholasticau #loveozmg #bookspotlight

#fhclibrary #schoollibrary #readingmatters #schoollibrariesmatter #studentsneedschoollibraries

Thanks for your wonderful review @fhclibrary
Posted @withregram • @fhclibrary Book Spotlight!

Saving Charli by Di Walker

Published July 1st by @scholastic_au

Twelve-year-old Charli knows no other way of being than as a twin.

But when her twin sister, Freya, succumbs to a lifelong battle with illness, Charlie, consumed by grief, retreats into a tent in here backyard.

Closed off from her family and friends, Charli risks losing not only her other half but her whole self.

Without her twin, who is left to save Charli?

Be prepared to go through a box of tissues when reading this new #loveozmg book.

Despite what adults might think, young readers do like to read sad books - books that help them process their own sadness, their own grief, or their own lives.

Whilst this is a book about grief and loss, it is also a book about love, friendship and hope.

I really liked how Charli and her friends behaved like young children, not mini-adults. Young children who had supportive and loving parents, who sought advice from their parents in difficult situations, who didn't have all the answers - as you would expect.

An excellent new addition to the #loveozmg scene.

Thanks to @scholastic_au for the review copy of this book

#savingcharli #diwalkerbooks #scholasticau #loveozmg #bookspotlight

#fhclibrary #schoollibrary #readingmatters #schoollibrariesmatter #studentsneedschoollibraries

Popped into the amazing @marymartinbooks in Port Melb. There are some signed copies ready to go!
#portmelbourne #middlegradebooks #sunday #roadtrip #signedbooks #newbook #authorsofinstagram #loveozmg

Popped into the amazing @marymartinbooks in Port Melb. There are some signed copies ready to go!
#portmelbourne #middlegradebooks #sunday #roadtrip #signedbooks #newbook #authorsofinstagram #loveozmg

Had a great conversation with @kellysgroi.author about Saving Charli - ideas, editing, and when exactly can you call yourself an author…
Check out Kelly’s blog - she talks to lots of writers about writing. Lots of great ideas.

#blog #blogpost #writingcommunity #writingblog

Had a great conversation with @kellysgroi.author about Saving Charli - ideas, editing, and when exactly can you call yourself an author…
Check out Kelly’s blog - she talks to lots of writers about writing. Lots of great ideas.

#blog #blogpost #writingcommunity #writingblog

First time all three on the shelf together! Unpacking Harper Holt, Every Thing We Keep and now Saving Charli. Have to say - it is a thrill. Huge thanks to everyone who has made the journey with me.
#middlegrade #mgbookstagram #bookstagram #aussiewriters @walkerbooksaus @scholastic_au #writingcommunityofinstagram #loveozmg

First time all three on the shelf together! Unpacking Harper Holt, Every Thing We Keep and now Saving Charli. Have to say - it is a thrill. Huge thanks to everyone who has made the journey with me.
#middlegrade #mgbookstagram #bookstagram #aussiewriters @walkerbooksaus @scholastic_au #writingcommunityofinstagram #loveozmg

July 1 is getting closer and soon Charli will be on the shelf with Harper and Agatha!

#middlegrade #nextbook #mgbookstagram #bookstagram #librariansofig #books #bookcover #tweenreads

July 1 is getting closer and soon Charli will be on the shelf with Harper and Agatha!

#middlegrade #nextbook #mgbookstagram #bookstagram #librariansofig #books #bookcover #tweenreads

This is what I’m listening too over the Easter break! Aussie Pods all about books, writers and writing!

#podcast #writingpodcast #writersofinstagram #writersofig #aussiepodcast #writerslife #bookstagram #bookpodcast #authorinterview

This is what I’m listening too over the Easter break! Aussie Pods all about books, writers and writing!

#podcast #writingpodcast #writersofinstagram #writersofig #aussiepodcast #writerslife #bookstagram #bookpodcast #authorinterview

It has been a long time since I posted on my blog - but I have some news to share… well sort of.
Link in bio.

#blogger #writer’s life #goodnews #saturdayvibes #middlegradebookstagram

It has been a long time since I posted on my blog - but I have some news to share… well sort of.
Link in bio.

#blogger #writer’s life #goodnews #saturdayvibes #middlegradebookstagram

Popped into @marymartinbooks at @vicmarket and yes - Harper is on the shelf!
#daytrip #melbourne #books #writerslife #dayout #sundaymarket

Popped into @marymartinbooks at @vicmarket and yes - Harper is on the shelf!
#daytrip #melbourne #books #writerslife #dayout #sundaymarket

Harper and Agatha have travelled with friends from Australia to Canada - to the sub zero temps and snow. ☃️
#canada #canadianwinter #overseas #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #friendsreunion #montreal #bookstagrammer

Harper and Agatha have travelled with friends from Australia to Canada - to the sub zero temps and snow. ☃️
#canada #canadianwinter #overseas #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #friendsreunion #montreal #bookstagrammer

Spotted in @dymocks234
Melbourne.

#bookstagram #melbourne #outshopping #weekendvibes

Spotted in @dymocks234
Melbourne.

#bookstagram #melbourne #outshopping #weekendvibes

I thought a full summer haircut would be appreciated! Apparently not.
#rescuedogsofinstagram #summervibes #notimpressed #dogsofinstagram #aussiesummer #whathavewedone

I thought a full summer haircut would be appreciated! Apparently not.
#rescuedogsofinstagram #summervibes #notimpressed #dogsofinstagram #aussiesummer #whathavewedone

Any guesses what I will be reading on Jan 17??? Congratulations @simon_rowell_author ! Now I don’t want to be pushy but I am hoping Zoe and Harry have a third book in the not too distant future 🤞🏻
Posted @withrepost • @simon_rowell_author It is almost here. Zoe and Harry return in “Wild Card”. Coming out January 17th. Pre-orders available now through book retailers.

#aussiewriters #crimefiction #crimefictionaddict #musthave #readthisbook #writersofinstagram

Any guesses what I will be reading on Jan 17??? Congratulations @simon_rowell_author ! Now I don’t want to be pushy but I am hoping Zoe and Harry have a third book in the not too distant future 🤞🏻
Posted @withrepost • @simon_rowell_author It is almost here. Zoe and Harry return in “Wild Card”. Coming out January 17th. Pre-orders available now through book retailers.

#aussiewriters #crimefiction #crimefictionaddict #musthave #readthisbook #writersofinstagram

Loved every moment! Thanks for the fabulous reviews Stox!

#middlegradebookstagram #bookclubofinstagram #bookreview

Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Flash back to our October Bluestockings read 'Every Thing We Keep' by Di Walker @diwalkerbooks

Di's book was hugely popular with our Stox - the perfect balance of heavy & lighthearted.

Check out some of their stellar reviews 🤩

Loved every moment! Thanks for the fabulous reviews Stox!

#middlegradebookstagram #bookclubofinstagram #bookreview

Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Flash back to our October Bluestockings read 'Every Thing We Keep' by Di Walker @diwalkerbooks

Di's book was hugely popular with our Stox - the perfect balance of heavy & lighthearted.

Check out some of their stellar reviews 🤩

I had a fabulous time talking with the Stox - they are an insightful bunch! Amazing questions! Thanks so much for letting me join in! Looking for book club for your readers you can’t go past this online community @bookswithbecandjane
#bookclubofinstagram #middlegradebookstagram #mgbookchat #bookstagram

Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Last night we had our October book chats with our Rebels & Stox!

The wonderful @piphaz joined us for our Rebels to chat all things August & Jones and @diwalkerbooks joined us for our Bluestockings meeting to discuss Every Thing We Keep!

We loooooved ready these books so much and our chat last night was the perfect way to sign off for another month!

What 👏🏼 fabulous 👏🏼 books 👏🏼

I wonder what November has in store for us…. 👀 Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Last night we had our October book chats with our Rebels & Stox!

The wonderful @piphaz joined us for our Rebels to chat all things August & Jones and @diwalkerbooks joined us for our Bluestockings meeting to discuss Every Thing We Keep!

We loooooved ready these books so much and our chat last night was the perfect way to sign off for another month!

What 👏🏼 fabulous 👏🏼 books 👏🏼

I wonder what November has in store for us…. 👀

I had a fabulous time talking with the Stox - they are an insightful bunch! Amazing questions! Thanks so much for letting me join in! Looking for book club for your readers you can’t go past this online community @bookswithbecandjane
#bookclubofinstagram #middlegradebookstagram #mgbookchat #bookstagram

Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Last night we had our October book chats with our Rebels & Stox!

The wonderful @piphaz joined us for our Rebels to chat all things August & Jones and @diwalkerbooks joined us for our Bluestockings meeting to discuss Every Thing We Keep!

We loooooved ready these books so much and our chat last night was the perfect way to sign off for another month!

What 👏🏼 fabulous 👏🏼 books 👏🏼

I wonder what November has in store for us…. 👀 Posted @withrepost • @bookswithbecandjane Last night we had our October book chats with our Rebels & Stox!

The wonderful @piphaz joined us for our Rebels to chat all things August & Jones and @diwalkerbooks joined us for our Bluestockings meeting to discuss Every Thing We Keep!

We loooooved ready these books so much and our chat last night was the perfect way to sign off for another month!

What 👏🏼 fabulous 👏🏼 books 👏🏼

I wonder what November has in store for us…. 👀

Looking forward to meeting the Stoxs and talking about Agatha!!!
#middlegrade #bookclub #newbookstagram

Looking forward to meeting the Stoxs and talking about Agatha!!!
#middlegrade #bookclub #newbookstagram

You know what to do! Find your local bookshop and add to your #tbrpile
My local is @collinsshepp - fabulous range and even better service!
#lybd2022 #readbooks #tbr #shoplocal #shepparton #bookstagram

You know what to do! Find your local bookshop and add to your #tbrpile
My local is @collinsshepp - fabulous range and even better service!
#lybd2022 #readbooks #tbr #shoplocal #shepparton #bookstagram

Comments from middle grade readers are just the best! I wish I was a bit more like Tully too.

#middlegrade #mgbookchat #writers #writerslife #reviews #bookreviews #mgfiction #readerfeedback #bookstagram #middlegradefiction

Comments from middle grade readers are just the best! I wish I was a bit more like Tully too.

#middlegrade #mgbookchat #writers #writerslife #reviews #bookreviews #mgfiction #readerfeedback #bookstagram #middlegradefiction

Walk dogs✔️ Supermarket✔️ Washing✔️Floors swept✔️
Know what I am going to be doing for the rest of the day @jppomare !
#sundayvibes #newbook #sundayread #bookstagram #readallday

Walk dogs✔️ Supermarket✔️ Washing✔️Floors swept✔️
Know what I am going to be doing for the rest of the day @jppomare !
#sundayvibes #newbook #sundayread #bookstagram #readallday

So excited to have signed my next middle grade novel with @scholastic_au

#nextbook #writers #middlegradebookstagram #mgbooks #bookstagram #editing #writerslife

So excited to have signed my next middle grade novel with @scholastic_au

#nextbook #writers #middlegradebookstagram #mgbooks #bookstagram #editing #writerslife

So… another six months to wait for a book I know I will devour in one sitting! Hope you have the next in the series ready to go @simon_rowell_author
Read the first book #thelonggame - you have a few months. Fabulous cover!

So… another six months to wait for a book I know I will devour in one sitting! Hope you have the next in the series ready to go @simon_rowell_author
Read the first book #thelonggame - you have a few months. Fabulous cover!

I haven’t been writing for awhile and then over the last week or so the characters from the junior series I have been developing have started to mingle in my mind. So, my early morning start for the last two mornings have been spent working on the next manuscript. Happy place.

#writingproject #juniorfiction #map #writinginspiration #earlybird #writeratwork #characters #writersroutine

I haven’t been writing for awhile and then over the last week or so the characters from the junior series I have been developing have started to mingle in my mind. So, my early morning start for the last two mornings have been spent working on the next manuscript. Happy place.

#writingproject #juniorfiction #map #writinginspiration #earlybird #writeratwork #characters #writersroutine

I have a book club event and a school visit happening after the Easter holidays to discuss all things Harper. Perfect weather to be outside reading in preparation.

#easter #reading #rereading #bookclub #perfectweather #schoolvisit #firstbook #middlegradebooks #garden #schoolholidays

I have a book club event and a school visit happening after the Easter holidays to discuss all things Harper. Perfect weather to be outside reading in preparation.

#easter #reading #rereading #bookclub #perfectweather #schoolvisit #firstbook #middlegradebooks #garden #schoolholidays

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