EVENTS
Author and Motivational Talks
Author talks:
​
Author visits are currently available, in person and online via zoom.
​
I hold a Bachelor of Arts/Diploma of Education and have worked as a casual primary school teacher for 8 years. During COVID-19 I decided to take a leave of absence from the classroom to pursue my other passion of becoming an author. In my author talks I bring my teaching experience and my love of books together to promote children's engagement and joy in the world around them through the power of words.
​
While my teaching experience has been in the primary school, I am very willing to speak to high school students and adult groups.
​
I hold a current NSW working with children check and a police check.
​
Topics to choose from as part of presentation:
A discussion about Gorkle and a book reading.
A discussion of using technology safely.
A discussion of being a good friend and respecting other people and their property.
A discussion about the process of self-publishing, what is involved.
How to create a character.
How to create a setting.
Words to create suspense and drama.
A general discussion about all of the above.
Q and A.
​
When making an inquiry:
Please indicate the age and size of the audience.
Topics for the presentation from the list above, or additional.
Time slots for each presentation (particularly if doing multiple sessions in a day).
​
Please consider time zones when contacting me. I am currently unavailable on Thursdays after 5:00pm Sydney time. I am very happy to present to anywhere worldwide via zoom, however the presentation content is aimed at the Australian curriculum.
​
I am also available for small group or individual writing workshops. When making your inquiry, please tell me what area of writing you would like to work on. Please note that I am more familiar with prose than poetry.
​
Zoom rates:
1 hour session $100
2 hour session $180
​
All rates and workshop content will be discussed and negotiated upon request.
If you wish to make an inquiry, please contact me.
​
If you would like to make an inquiry about a face to face visit, please do so, a tentative arrangement can be made and will be carried out in light of COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines at the time.
​
After your initial inquiry you will be contacted via email.
​
​
Motivational Talks and Discussions:
​
I have worked in the disability sector, been a carer, and have disabilities of my own. I understand what it is like to be seen as 'different'. I am developing talks and workshops to assist children, teens and adults feel confident in themselves and understand how others feel. My focus in inclusion and understanding.
​
If you would like to discuss these events with me, please contact me.
​
