What a buzz – writers, illustrators, publishers – pitches, publishing panels, brilliant masterclasses, launches, the magnificent illustrator duet with Stephen Axelson and Bruce Whately …
Melina Marchetta’s outstanding keynote about the adaptation of On Jellico Road into a Hollywood feature film – watch out for it …
and wonderful food by Vincent at The Hughenden …
the dinner dance party with the fabulous Beatnickers of Meredith Costain, James Foley, Scot Chambers and on drums Mark Greenwood – thankyou Wolfie for being a ring in – and the wild singing and hilarity
…. and more and more and more … 
best ever SCBWI Australia and new Zealand Conference at The Hughenden!!!!!
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The best ever picture book creators retreat was organised by the Australian Society of Authors (ASA).
It was a total immersion in creativity, experience, friendship inspiring new works.
Highlights:-
Sculpture by the Sea walk along the coast of Bondi to Bronte.
Tohby Riddle’s dinner talk about his brilliant new book – Unforgotten.
Award winning illustrator Bruce Whately’s workshop – he is innovative and inspiring
Brett Whitely Studio on Sydney Harbour – Wendy Whitely welcomed the creators.
Dr Seuss Gallery near The Hughenden, in Paddington
Centennial Parklands’ inspiration.
Award winning illustrator Ann James’ critiques and guidance
Creative and fun dinners – loved the tapas night.
Lisa Stewart illustrator and musician entertained everyone with her violin – loved it.
There was so much talent there from Gabrielle Wang, Donna Gynell, Janeen Brian, Christina Booth …. and talent, talent, talent.
They came from Tasmania, South Australia, Melbourne … Sydney.
Congratulations to Laurine Croasdale who organised this brilliant retreat at The Hughenden.
 Women didn’t wear underpants |
until Queen Victoria came along.
How can you live without underpants?
Rude, Rude, Rude!!!!!!!!!!
At Jackie French & Bruce Whately’s launch of ‘Queen Victoria’s Underpants’
at the CBCA Conference, the Queen herself announced that she’s now wearing
UNDERPANTS ……………… .
& so does everyone else now. Phew.
It was a fabulous launch with lots of authors, illustrators,
librarians and everyone and even me there.
Jackie spoke beautifully about the research that
Bruce encompassed in his fabulous illustrations
of the book.
Jackie and Bruce were appropriately knighted.
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