Just So Stories

Random Reviews and Ramblings from Redcliffe

  • Inside Story: a creative writing masterclass – Sue Lawson and Jodi Toering

    Wild Dog Books Distributed by Simon & Schuster April 2024 ISBN13: 9781742036670 RRP: AU$ 24.99 / NZ$ 28.99 If your teaching experiences have been like mine -whether primary or secondary kiddos or both as mine have been – there are always those who really struggle with creative writing. Truth be told, I also do –…

  • Thank You: how to turn a grey day into a Yay day – Josh Langley

    Big Sky Publishing May 2024 LIST PRICE: AU$ 14.99 / NZ$ 17.99 I am grateful for the beach. I am grateful for The Kid. I am grateful for mangoes.  I am grateful for our cat, even if she’s snarky. I am grateful for books.  I am especially grateful for Josh Langley’s books… and this new…

  • Idiots, Follies & Misadventures – Mikey Robins

    Simon & Schuster Australia July 2023 ISBN13: 9781761107115 RRP: $34.99 As someone who has adored Horrible Histories – especially Stupid Deaths – and also Mikey Robins, since the days of Good News Week (I miss that show SO MUCH!), this was just comedy gold for me. Of course, I’m fascinated by history of all kinds,…