May 2019
In The Shadow Of An Elephant, Award-Winning Finalist in the Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category of the 2019 International Book Awards
In May 2019 (just 1 month after it launched), In The Shadow Of An Elephant was listed as an Award-Winning Finalist in the Children’s Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction category of the 2019 International Book Awards.
Published by Little Pink Dog Books.
May 2019
06 April 2019
In The Shadow Of An Elephant, my 3rd book, was launched
On 6th April 2019, I launched my third book; In The Shadow Of An Elephant. It was launched at the 2019 CKT Writers Festival by my friend Jacqueline Harvey; multi award winning children's author of Alice-Miranda, Clementine Rose and Kensy and Max.
Published by Little Pink Dog Books.
February 2019
Books in Homes Role Model
In February 2019 I became a Books in Homes Role Model.
Books in Homes Role Models volunteer to inspire young readers on the Books in Homes Program by attending Book Giving Assemblies across Australia. Role Models come from all walks of life - Aboriginal Elders, children’s book authors and illustrators, comic book creators and graphic novelists, sports people, firefighters and other emergency services personnel, illusionists, accountants, and many others who represent a multitude of professions.
Books in Homes Role Models:
booksinhomes.com.au/supporters/role-models
February 2019
20 June 2018
Speaker with Creative Net June 2018
As of June 2018, I am now a speaker with Creative Net Speakers' Agency.
View my profile:
creativenetspeakers.com/creative/georgie-donaghey
17 March 2018
1st CKT Writers' Festival March 2018
I directed the first CKT Writers' Festival. It had been an ambition of mine since beginning CKT in 2011, to hold a writers festival and share with my members those from the industry who have inspired me.
In March 2018 Susanne Gervay, Sue Whiting, Tristan Bancks, Sarah Davis, Wai Chim and Clare Hallifax helped me realise that dream.
Find out more about the day here:
Wrap Up:
www.creativekidstales.com.au/whats-new/ckt-writers-festival-2018-wrap-up
Photo Gallery:
www.creativekidstales.com.au/whats-new/ckt-writers-festival-2018-photo-gallery
17 March 2018
2018
Lulu on the Qantas In-Flight Entertainment 2018
Lulu on the Qantas and Jetstar In-Flight Entertainment 2018
www.kinderling.com.au/news/kinderling-kids-radio-takes-off-with-qantas
Early 2018
Clover’s BIG Ideas on Kinderling Kids Radio early 2018
Clover’S BIG Ideas on Kinderling Kids Radio early 2018. Clover’s BIG Ideas will feature on the Settle Petal program. It’s recorded with sound effects to fit the story and to can be downloaded on the Kinderling Kids App.
Website: Kinderling Kids Radio
Early 2018
November 2017
The CKT Story Collection Vol.1 released
November 2017 The CKT Story Collection Vol.1 was released. I'm wearing the publishers hat for The Creative Kids Tales Story Collection Vol.1 - 53 stories compiled by CKT emerging authors and illustrators.
I also have two stories in it; I like Dragonflies and Tortoise’s home.
Published by Creative Kids Tales.
August 2017
Lulu on Kinderling Kids Radio August 2017
Lulu on Kinderling Kids Radio August 2017. I was invited to record Lulu for airplay on Kinderling Kids Radio. It was recorded with sound effects to fit the story and to can be downloaded on the Kinderling Kids App.
Website: Kinderling Kids Radio
August 2017
October 2017
Clover's Big Ideas, my 2nd book launched
April 2017
Lulu, was re-launched
In April 2017, I re-launched my first book; Lulu.
Lulu is a rhyming children’s picture book suited for the young and young at heart.
Published by Wombat Books.
April 2017
25 June 2016
NSWWC Kids & YA Festival 2016
On the 25 June 2016 at the NSW Writers’ Centre, I chaired the Illustrator’s Incorporated panel with guests Michael Salmon, Serena Geddes and David Hardy.
Website: NSW Writers' Centre
04 July 2015
Speaking at CYA 2015
I was a guest speaker at the 10 year anniversary of the CYA Conference on their Author Success panel.
04 July 2015
August 2015
Sutherland Library promote Lulu as their book for the reading hour August 2015
Melinda McNaughton read Lulu on behalf of Sutherland Shire Library as their choice for the 2015 Reading Hour.
Published by Wombat Books.
May 2015
Lulu, my 1st book launched
In May 2015, I launched my first book; Lulu.
Lulu is a rhyming children’s picture book suited for the young and young at heart.
Published by Dragon Tales Publishing.
May 2015
July 2014
3rd Place in CYA 2014 Competition
I was awarded 3rd Place in CYA 2014 Competition, Primary Picture Books category for I Like Dragonflies.
28 June 2014
NSWWC Kids & YA Festival 2014
On the 28 June 2014 at the NSW Writers’ Centre, I chaired the Writing, Pitching and Publishing a Series with guests Jacqueline Harvey, Wendy Orr and Catherine Jinks.
Website: NSW Writers' Centre
28 June 2014
16 April 2014
HEAT: Anthology of short stories Kindle Edition
In 2014, I tried my hand at an adult murder mystery. One short story for adults was published in the Heat Anthology of short stories.
Published by Dee White in 2014
22 September 2013
The Author's Shelf
The Author's Shelf a radio show for lovers of the written word. Interviews, book reviews, industry information and a little music thrown in for good measure.
22 September 2013
01 November 2011
Creative Kids Tales website
In November 2011 Creative Kids Tales was launched. A website designed by emerging children’s authors for emerging children’s authors.
2009 - 2011
CBCA Sutherland Shire (Sub Branch)
I established the CBCA Sutherland Shire Sub Branch from 2009 - 2011 and held the position of President.
2009 - 2011