‘Wizards, vampires and elbow grease’ in Australian Author Magazine, December 2010

Australian Society of Authors (ASA) represents authors, illustrators and literary translators with a real recognition of youth literature.

Executive Director Angelo Loukakis is committed to writers as a renowned author and former publisher. THANKYOU!!!

 On the ASA current elected Committee of Management there are Australia’s much loved children’s writers and illustrators – authors Hazel Edwards, Sophie Masson, Elizabeth Hutchins, Anita Heiss and talented children’s illustrators Ann James, Frane Lessac, Elise Hurst. THANKYOU!!!

The December issue of ‘Australian Author’ Magazine has a youth literature focus. THANKYOU !!! to the editor Michael Visontay

My article ’Wizards, vampires and elbow grease’ has a front cover teaser – ‘Searching for the next JK Rowling Suzanne Gervay attracts young readers’. It was a chance to reflect on youth literature.

I realised that being a creator of children’s & young adult work is a special journey which despite the obstacles, offers great rewards.

I had an opportunity to acknowledge some of the fabulous authors and illustrators – not all of course, so apologies – but a few – Deborah Abela, Duncan Ball, Jackie French, Oliver Phommavanh, Steph Bowe the young blogger and her remarkable auction and entry into the market with ‘Girl Saves Boy’.

THANKYOU!!! to the Australian youth writing community!!!

For more information on ASA – www.asauthors.org