I was inspired to write and illustrate three stories for my
daughter, with the old-fashioned paradigms of princesses, dragons,
witches, elves and giants, but with modern messages of independence,
self-knowledge and determination. The
illustrations are simple, following the tradition of wood block prints
and miniatures from the middle ages. I am selling them on Kindle for a
minimal price of $2.99.
When a terrible Dragon threatens a peaceful village, no one reacts the way they are supposed to.
A
joy to read, this beautifully written tale has all the magic and drama
of the old-fashioned bedside story, but when it comes to plot, get ready
for surprises.
A metaphor for the challenges faced by the
children of the 21st century, 'The Princess and the Dragon' has
important lessons in Dragon-fighting for adults and children alike.
A giant turns the life of a beautiful princess upside down.
But sometimes change can be a good thing.
A modern fairytale that spurns tradition, providing guidance for 21st century children.
Beautifully hand-illustrated using ink and watercolours by the author.
Everyone complains that the King loves only music, but when he falls for a strange lady, he risks his whole Kingdom. How far will he go to make everything right again?
A traditional bedtime story for modern children.
Beautiful ink and watercolour illustrations by the author.
I really enjoyed writing and illustrating these stories, and think they are the perfect bedtime read for parents and children alike.
Three generations of family dynamics in modern Australia, including:
