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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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90 Packets of Instant Noodles listed as a Notable Book for 2011

December 12, 2011 By Deb

Noodles on Notables! I couldn’t have been more delighted to hear that 90 packets of instant noodles was listed as a Notable Book for 2011 by the Children’s Book Council of Australia! Notable Australian Children’s Books 2011

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720 Radio Interview

December 11, 2011 By Deb

720 Radio Interview Audio interview with 720 Radio host Gillian O’Shaughnessy

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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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