Hello! My name is Brenton. I write lots of things but mostly, children's books!
I live in Queensland, between the bush and the beach, with my partner, a quartet of fish named The Supremes, five terrariums, eight house plants (each with names and personalities) and an overflowing picture book collection.
We live in a little house called 'The Book Burrow'. We love dogs (but sadly don't have one yet). One day, we will have about twenty dogs, I think!
When I am not writing stories for babies, children, young adults and grown-ups, I work in a bookshop, write articles, review books, and interview other authors.
RECOGNITION
Recipient - May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust's 2023 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship
Winner - 2024 Just Write for Kids Pitch It! Competition (middle-grade category)
Works published in Writing QLD, CBCA Reading Time, Magpies, Books+Publishing, Young Writers House UK, Oz Kids in Print, South Burnett Times
Keen to email me with a question? A comment? Want to book me for a school or library talk? Head over to the 'Contact' page.
I live in Queensland, between the bush and the beach, with my partner, a quartet of fish named The Supremes, five terrariums, eight house plants (each with names and personalities) and an overflowing picture book collection.
We live in a little house called 'The Book Burrow'. We love dogs (but sadly don't have one yet). One day, we will have about twenty dogs, I think!
When I am not writing stories for babies, children, young adults and grown-ups, I work in a bookshop, write articles, review books, and interview other authors.
RECOGNITION
Recipient - May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust's 2023 Ian Wilson Memorial Fellowship
Winner - 2024 Just Write for Kids Pitch It! Competition (middle-grade category)
Works published in Writing QLD, CBCA Reading Time, Magpies, Books+Publishing, Young Writers House UK, Oz Kids in Print, South Burnett Times
Keen to email me with a question? A comment? Want to book me for a school or library talk? Head over to the 'Contact' page.
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Here are some more things I love:
And here are things I love to write stories about:
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Here is my writing space .... I am lucky to have my own little room in our place where I write. It is cosy and absolutely stuffed with books and papers and all the knick-knacks and special mementoes that make me happy. There are five bookshelves chock-a-block with nonfiction books, my favourite childhood books and, best of all, my collection of inspiring writing 'how-to' guides. I even have my trusty typewriter! 
I am proud to be a May Gibbs Children's Literature Trust Fellow.
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