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Deb Fitzpatrick

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Southern Sea of Words … with marshmallows

May 11, 2015 By Deb

I am so looking forward to heading south this week for Great Southern Grammar’s annual literature festival, Southern Sea of Words. I’ve included some details in this post but for more, check out http://ap.ptly.com/wa/gsg/ocd.aspx?action=showReunion&ReunionName=GSGLitfestSouthernSeaofWords I can’t wait to meet students living where The Amazing Spencer Gray is set, as well as visit some of my very favourite places in WA’s south. […]

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My work-in-progress

April 20, 2015 By Deb

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WordMothers interview

April 17, 2015 By Deb

I was delighted to be interviewed by Nicole Melanson from WordMothers recently. WordMothers is dedicated to showcasing women’s work in the literary arts around the world. Many of my favourite writers are also published on the site. If you have five minutes to spare, check it out: Meet Deb Fitzpatrick

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Mandurah Readers & Writers Festival

April 7, 2015 By Deb

I’m delighted to be taking part in the inaugural Mandurah Readers and Writers Festival next week. It’s a perfect event for everyone, and lovely for it to be held in the school hols. Hope to see you there! Mandurah Readers & Writers Festival 15 – 17 April 2015 Featuring:  Sean E. Avery • K. A. […]

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What I’ll be up to in 2015

December 18, 2014 By Deb

If I thought I was going to get a rest in 2015 after a crazy 2014, I was wrong! I’ll be working on my next adult title, thanks to crucial Department of Culture and the Arts funding. I’m about 7000 words into it so far. Slow going, but that’s just how I work. And in […]

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The Break tour and 2014

December 12, 2014 By Deb

It’s been a crazy year, with the release of my new book, The Break, a tour of the Eastern States of Australia, a US deal for The Amazing Spencer Gray, and a film option purchased for Spencer Gray  too. I also secured the services of Clive Newman, literary agent, this year. I have a few more […]

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The Break has landed!

December 12, 2014 By Deb

The Break, my first title for adults, has landed! It was launched in fine style at New Edition Bookshop in Fremantle on 1 September. It was an amazing night and the bookshop ran out of books. I’m hoping that’s a sign of things to come! Here are some reviewers’ thoughts on The Break: ‘Fitzpatrick’s love […]

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New book and updates

July 16, 2014 By Deb

2014 has already been so much busier than I could ever have imagined! I had a ball at the 2014 Perth Writers Festival in February, giving author talks and workshops on Schools Day and Family Day. I met Morris Gleitzman and heard so many fantastic authors talking about their books and their ideas. I then enjoyed a week at Duncraig Senior High […]

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2013 Newsletter

December 12, 2013 By Deb

2013 has been a fun and really exciting year. In May I participated in the English Teachers’ Association of WA (ETAWA) all-day event, ‘A Day at the Museum’, at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle, meeting loads of high school students and their teachers and having some very funny conversations about what makes a bogan. In June […]

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Have you seen Ally Queen? was listed as a Notable Book for 2012

December 12, 2012 By Deb

It’s been a big year. Have you seen Ally Queen? was listed as a Notable Book for 2012 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia, as well as being listed in the Premier’s Reading Challenge in South Australia. I’ve been busy visiting schools and libraries and attending writers and readers festivals, including: Rosalie Writers Festival […]

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Out now – The Spectacular Spencer Gray

Spencer Gray is just an ordinary kid, but he manages to get into some pretty extraordinary situations. When Spencer stumbles on a sinister operation, his life goes into overdrive – midnight rescue missions, super-endangered animals, hair-raising adventures. To survive, Spencer will need to pull off something spectacular.

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About me

Deb Fitzpatrick lives and works in Fremantle, WA. She has a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) from UWA and occasionally teaches professional writing and editing at Curtin University.

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