Author and illustrator interviews by selected theme.
Meet Karen Tyrrell Just Write For Kids is thrilled to have award-winning children’s resilience author, Karen Tyrrell, joining us once again (see our previous meeting here) to delve further into the benefits and learning possibilities of her second illustrated novel in the Super Space Kids series. Fantastically illustrated by Trevor Salter, Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra is an […]
We are exploding with excitement to welcome Megan Higginson to our ‘Sci Fi and Fantasy’ themed interview today! You’re a gem! 🔮 🎇 What are the most imaginative books you’ve ever read? So many books. So little time. Hmmm. Unless I had a time machine. Ok. I’m breaking the rules. I love Sci-Fi and fantasy. Anne […]
Katrina Roe is a radio presenter and author of picture books Marty’s nut Free Party, Emily Eases her Wheezes and Same, with Wombat Books. I am fortunate to share a book-bond with Katrina, as the illustrator of her first two books is Leigh Hedstrom, who also illustrated my When I See Grandma. Katrina is a […]
We are ecstatic to have Kris Sheather here to bring a smile to our day with her ‘Comedy’ themed answers! 😄 🙊 What is the funniest book you’ve ever read? Oh there’s more than one and they are Terry Pratchett books. ‘In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded.’ What is it about writing for children […]
Deborah Kelly is so divine to share a bit about her writing life in this feel-good ‘Romance’ themed interview. Thanks, Deborah! 🌸🍭 If you could receive any gift from any children’s author or illustrator, what would it be and who would it be from? My kids are huge ‘Weir-Do’ fans and recently met the illustrator […]
You won’t be able to resist the charms of the alluring Renee Price in our ‘Romance’ themed interview! She’s divine! 🌷💝 – Finish the sentence… “I’m so in love with…” Sleep. I never appreciated my relationship with it … then I had children. – Describe your writing style in an acrostic poem, using the letters, L-O-V-E. […]
It is truly lovely to welcome Teena Raffa-Mulligan to our ‘Romance’ themed interview on the blog today! You’re very sweet! 😘 💕 If you could receive any gift from any children’s author or illustrator, what would it be and who would it be from? I was finding it really tricky to come up with an answer […]
It’s no mystery that Julie Anne Grasso is a phenomenon when it comes to transmitting positive vibes through her writing. And it is no different in our ‘Sci-Fi’ themed interview today! Thanks, Julie! 😎🔍 What is the most imaginative book you’ve ever read? Definitely the Harry Potter Series. I don’t think anything has captured my […]
I’m so excited to be able to announce that since posting our last part of this interview, Marian has had yet another story accepted for publication by The School Magazine! Congratulations Marian! In Part 3 of this interview, Marian talks about what she has gained from the writing mentorships and offers a few other top […]
Get set for a zany, laugh-out-loud experience as Susan Day joins Just Write For Kids for a fun, ‘Comedy’ themed interview! Thanks, Susan! 😂 What is the funniest book you’ve ever read? Last year, I read “Let’s Pretend this Never Happened” by Jenny Lawson and I laughed so much I snorted and nearly fell out […]
