It’s been a while since my last blog – one year and one day, actually!

I was thrilled to travel to Canberra in August to attend the CBCA Awards 2025, where I’M NOT REALLY HERE won the Book of the Year Award for Older Readers. A highlight for me from the event was when students and young people who represented the youth shadow-judging each provided reviews of the shortlisted books. It was a real thrill to try and not be emotional while a young reader spoke about my book at the podium. I want to e...