About Me

There’s something you should know about me and that is I like to talk about my books, but I don’t enjoy talking about myself …

​... well, let’s see how long that lasts.

I started writing children’s stories when I left fulltime work in 2007 to become a stay-at-home dad.

I had worked in the publishing industry for over 12 years as a Photo Editor and Production Manager. But it was Studio Bambini magazine that really propelled me to start writing for kids. It was like being a kid in a candy shop, except picture books were one of the main attractions. I started sampling the candy. And, it was delicious! So my love affair with picture books grew from strength to strength.

I enjoy writing picture books. My passion is to share my stories with children of all ages. All I want is for my stories to be read and to inspire and educate children. If I can change one child through my writing, then I’ve fulfilled my calling.

Many of my picture books have been shortlisted, won awards and have been translated into other languages.

They have also been included in the NSW, VIC and QLD Premier’s Reading Challenges, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Australia.

​Under the Same Sky was read by award-winning actor, Tom Hardy, as a bedtime story on the hugely popular UK children’s show CBeebies.

​I am an Australia Reads ambassador and a Books In Homes role model. I enjoy visiting schools. My aim is to enthuse and inspire children to read and write and leave them bursting with imaginative ideas.

​I’m a BIG kid at heart and a HUGE fan of Disney. I live in Sydney and enjoy spending time with my children who are an endless source of humour and inspiration.