I write essays, novels for children, and posts about books and other things that make me curious.

The beginning of a book, On the monastery, Holy Smokes, Scones, On clothes, On Aldous Harding lyrics

Essays

Articles

Most of my articles are bookish and are on The Spinoff, here

Novels

The Raven’s Eye Runaways is out with Allen & Unwin, for ages 10+; The sequel, The Raven’s Eye Rebellion is out on April 8!

Cass & The Beast by me, and illustrated by the amazing Jill Calder is out with Gecko Press in August 2026!

Picture book

Substack

Lots more writing on all sorts of things, and a video interview with Irish writer Claire Keegan!