Books
Buy Signed Books
Signed copies of all of my books are available for purchase directly from the author. Please pay via Paypal here and insert your order details in the notes.
In PAYPAL note section state
name of books ordered e.g.2 x In My Dreams x 2 or 1 x Home for Luna.
any dedication you would like written in the book e.g. Dear Tom, Sleep tight in your dreams tonight.
your postal address.
Hardback signed book - A Home For Luna, In My Dreams and Toy Mountain - $30 each including postage to anywhere in Australia.
Paperback signed book - A Home For Luna and In My Dreams - $20.00 each including postage anywhere in Australia.
Toy Mountain
Toy Mountain is a quirky picture book about a boy who gets the chance to be a toy tester for the Tiny Hands Toy factory. He quickly accumulates a pile of plastic, clunky toys, discarding his old, well-loved toys which he eventually saves from being broken and lost forever. The story has an underlying theme of our war on waste and highlights how our actions for a sustainable future require us to have values of care, respect and responsibility. Illustrated by NZ artist Katherine Hall.
Toy Mountain is out in all good bookstores globally now.
‘Toy Mountain’ book reviews
Kids Book Reviews: ‘Toy Mountain explores consumerism, greed and learning to be happy with what you have. It’s a great lesson for kids, who often want more, more, more, or want what everyone else has. Sam has to learn this lesson the hard way, but in doing so let’s other kids learn and understand more about having things you really don’t need. A fun and clever story that triggers thoughts and ideas.’
In My Dreams
An illustrated story that empowers the reader to embrace their imagination and chase pirates and ride wild winds on the back of a dragon. It’s a lyrical bedtime story that encourages a positive approach to bedtime for children who dream vividly or have wild, imaginative thoughts. Illustrated by the talented Tanja Stephani.
‘In My Dreams’ Book Review links:
Library Girl and Book Boy: ‘A beautiful new bedtime read to spark imaginations and help readers and listeners gently drift off to sleep.’
Make Believe: ‘Every image has the vivid technicolour of a dream world where anything is possible and everything is larger than life. The cover has beautiful gold sparkles which photographs just don't do justice to.’
Watch Tanja Stephani’s creative illustration process in the trailer for "In my Dreams", written by Stef Gemmill, illustrated by Tanja Stephani, published by New Frontier April 2020
A Home For Luna
When Luna washes up on a strange shore she is scared and lonely. She soon discovers there is beauty in her new land, and along the way makes unexpected friends. But will she ever feel at home in a place so different from the one she remembers?
‘A Home For Luna’ Book Review links:
Kids Book Review “A story to pull on heartstrings and spread a message of hope, A Home for Luna is a stunning addition to schools, homes and libraries everywhere.”
VS View From The Bookshelves “The tale can be enjoyed at a surface level as one of developing friendship and finding a new home, and on another level this book could be used as the start of a discussion about displacement and refugees with young children.”
The Sisters of Halloween included in this anthology.
Short Tales 4
Do you have a reluctant reader at home age 8-12 years? Then this anthology is just for you.
Short Tales 4, published by Storm Cloud Publishing is a collection of stories from emerging writers. Whether your child enjoys fun and adventure, exploring new and old worlds, or a trip down the dark side of life, there's sure to be something for them. Some of your favourite writers return and there's some new ones to discover. It also includes the story The Sisters of Halloween, a tale with a twist written by me.
You can print or download to an Ipad or Kindle. And it’s FREE!