After travelling almost 2800 kms (1600 by plane, 1200 by car) to give 11 author talks , 3 writing workshops and attend 5 Book Safari events (including 2 Safari luncheons, 1 dinner and 1 brunch!), it's time to pack away the leopard skin and zebra print outfits and head back to the "day" job.
But it's been a blast.
Highlights:
The surprise "welcome" performance of a dramatisation of Taming Butterflies by a group of Year 6 girls at Meriden.
The nail-biting finishes to the "Who Wants to Win a Sue Whiting Book" competition.
The open-eyed, gaping-mouth response to my readings of Freaky - especially from the boys at Sydney Grammar.
The opportunity to join in with the Queensland events.
The enthusiastic response to some new material I was trying out.
The numerous kids begging me to write a book about the Antarctic adventure story I told.
Favourite quote:
Kindi boy: What is your next book going to be?
Me: A book called A Strange Little Monster.
Kindi boy (gleefully): Yay! It's about me.
And I think he may be right ...
Photos 
courtesy of Sally Govett at M
eriden Junior School. Thanks!
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