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On being a mum

October 21, 2015 By Deb Fitzpatrick

My latest book, At My Door, is partly about being a mum. And the different kinds of mums out there. In the book we get glimpses of two mums, though one we never actually meet – Mei’s mum. Mei, a toddler, is left at the front door of Poppy’s house one night. Mei’s mum is […]

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The Literature Centre

September 16, 2015 By Deb Fitzpatrick

Last week I had the huge pleasure of working with The Literature Centre with some of the south-west’s brightest readers and writers. I met students from Year 6 through to Year 12 and every single one of them had something to offer our intensive writing sessions. They worked hard and they shared joyfully. I can’t emphasise […]

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Children’s Book Week 2015

August 30, 2015 By Deb Fitzpatrick

Last week, children’s writers and illustrators all around Australia were helping kids, librarians and teachers to celebrate children’s books. I had a brilliant week visiting the City of Gosnells Libraries and the City of Canning Libraries, as well as Peter Carnley Anglican Community School for The Literature Centre. I met such lovely, engaged students from Years […]

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News

August 23, 2015 By Deb

News. Love it, or hate it? I’ve learnt to approach all news with a very critical eye, but it’s taken me years to hone that critical skill and trust my own take on things. Ultimately, though, I am, as I tell students I visit at schools and libraries, a complete news junkie. First up in […]

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Compassion

August 19, 2015 By Deb

Compassion. If there is any word I would hope to have associated with my forthcoming book, At My Door, it’s compassion. Because we all need more of it – in the way we view others; in the way we view ourselves. And children, with their beautiful open minds and sponge-like absorbability, are the perfect ones […]

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Corrugated Lines Festival of Words

August 11, 2015 By Deb

I had the pleasure of heading to Broome last week to take part in the Corrugated Lines Festival of Words. Aside from having an opportunity to get to know the wonderful community of Broome, and explore its stunning landscapes, I was lucky enough to hear readings by Mari Lourey, Pat Lowe, Jacqui Wright, Deb Hannagan, Mike McCall, Rose Van […]

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Brisbane Writers Festival 2015

June 25, 2015 By Deb

I’m absolutely thrilled to have been invited to participate in the Brisbane Writers Festival this year. I’ll be taking part in the kids program as well as the adults program, and can’t wait to meet the other readers and writers attending the festival! I’ll be talking about my books and process, and particularly how I […]

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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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Deb Fitzpatrick writes books for adventurous kids with big hearts. She lives in Fremantle, Western Australia, and loves encouraging young writers in her creative writing workshops. Deb has an MA (Creative Writing) from UWA. Read more

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