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author of fantasy, adventure and stories of families on the move

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For eleven-year-old James, Kenya is home. His friends, his pets, his house and everything familiar is in Kenya. When his parents announce that the family will be moving back to Melbourne, James is devastated.

What happens when James has to leave everything familiar behind?

What will life be like in a place he's only ever visited? 

And what does it mean to stick by your friends? 

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books & short stories

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Stepping Sideways

Mechanical Magic was a fun steampunk story about a merrow experiencing life on land. Stuck working on a steam train and having to hide her identity, being human wasn’t as exciting or as adventurous as Nix thought it was going to be.  I thoroughly enjoyed Mechanical Magic and would happily read more short stories with these characters. A five-star read, I highly recommend it.”

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- Rochelle Sharpe, author 

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A Glimmer of Uncommon Fairy Tales

"As the story To Free A Mermaid continued and the truth and deeper meaning was woven in, I was really taken with it. 

So much truth and beauty in a fairy tale.

When we tell the vulnerable and true bits of our lives, it adds this depth to the magic of stories." 

 

-Kath Horton, owner of
Under Blue Skies Bookshop
Mareeba

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We'll Still Be A Family

"We'll Still Be A Family is a cherished book in our family.

'The story is highly relatable, particularly for families experiencing relocation or big life changes. It is easy to read with a truly touching narrative that offers comfort and a powerful reminder that home is found in the enduring connection of family, no matter the address."

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- Sarah Bae, reader

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