Category Archives: Children’s Fiction: Picture Books, Junior, Middle Grade, and YA

Publishing News: Three-book deal signed with IFWG Publishing Australia

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Rebecca Fraser

I’ve had some happy publishing news to kickstart 2022! I’ve just signed a three-book deal with IFWG Publishing Australia for my middle grade fantasy trilogy, ‘The Irrawene Chronicles’. The first novel in the series ‘Jonty’s Unicorn’ will be galloping its … Continue reading →

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Meet Danielle Hughes: Australian Author of the ‘Mystica’ Trilogy

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Today on the Writing and Moonlighting couch, my special guest is Danielle Hughes, Australian author of The Lost Unicorn, and the soon-to-be-released first book in her middle grade fantasy trilogy: Mystica. I had the privilege of being an advance reader … Continue reading →

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Interview with Australian Visual Storyteller, Nicola Tierney

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

I’m delighted to have Australian Visual Storyteller, Nicola Tierney, drop by the Writing and Moonlighting couch today for a chat about everything from her new book The Gribble’s Gift to her creative influences, to her miniature fantasy models, and her … Continue reading →

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Give the Gift of Adventure This Christmas with ‘Curtis Creed & the Lore of the Ocean’

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

Books make the ideal Christmas gift. From picture books to biographies, crime thrillers to  cook books, there’s a book to appeal to every reader of every age of every taste. Books are economical, educational, and entertaining, and, as Stephen King … Continue reading →

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Book Launch Photos and Frivolity – Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

On Saturday 16th June, my junior teen fantasy adventure ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’ was officially launched to a full house at Mornington Library. It was wonderful to have so many family, friends, StoryCraft Creative Writing Workshop … Continue reading →

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Book Launch – Saturday 16th June

Posted on May 7, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

It’s here and it’s happening!  It’s almost time to launch this book baby into the literary world… Surf on in to celebrate the launch of ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’ in the Moorooduc Function Room at Mornington … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal for ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Rebecca Fraser

Last week I was thrilled to receive the cover art and design from IFWG Publishing Australia for my new novel ‘Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean’. The illustration and design is by talented UK artist Catherine Archer-Wills. It’s quite a … Continue reading →

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Publishing Contract Signed with IFWG Publishing Australia

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Rebecca Fraser

This week I was thrilled to sign a publishing contract with IFWG Publishing Australia for my middle grade/early teen novel, Curtis Creed and the Lore of the Ocean (scheduled for release in 2018).  The fast-paced story combines my love of … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Verse Novelist, Kristy-Lee Swift

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Rebecca Fraser

Last weekend I had the pleasure of attending the book launch of It’s Your World, the debut young adult novel from Kristy-Lee Swift: fellow member of Peninsula Writers’ Club, talented writer, and all round cool chick.   It’s Your World, … Continue reading →

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