Well, I have just returned from a week down the south of Western Australia.  The different shires in the south coordinate to bring an author down each year. Collie organised for me to stay in Bunbury at a Motel where my meals were paid for.  I was also paid for the talks, and a librarian met me on some days to drive me to the libraries.

It was a most rewarding week; the children were enthusiastic and I had a great time.

After my presentations  I had the afternoons off to travel to Yalingup and surf, or stay in Bunbury and write. The weather dictated that I surfed twice and wrote thrice.

Back in Perth I dived to my computer and entered the editing I had done with pen and paper whilst south.

Because I am  paid 80% of my salary this year, not having to attend work, in Bookweek I am paid twice – who would have believed it.

(Copy copyright: Western Australian Children’s books are usually of a high standard.)