Rebecca Fung

I'd like to sell more books and write more books. It would be lovely if it got to the stage where it wasn't a huge effort to sell just one book.

Thanks Rebecca, I hope you enjoy it!

What I am currently reading:
- ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social
- ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick
- ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social

The Design of Books by Debbie Berne

The Design of Books was an interesting and informative book on book design, cover and interior for different kinds of books. I liked its accessibility for non-designers - it steps through books and explains terms and considerations for readers and self-publishers.

Love this Rebecca! Hope you had fun and see you again soon! #globalbookcrawl

Tristan Bancks presenting at Apple Sydney

I went to a talk by Tristan Bancks at Apple Sydney on storytelling and how to use Freeform to work through story ideas. He's an interesting speaker and gave some useful tips for writing, including free writing and storyboarding. If only the iPads were free not just on loan!

Princess Hayley's Comet and Septopus both by Rebecca Fung and illustrated by Kathy Creamer. Next to them is a blue plush octopus

Sometimes you have a day when both good and bad news comes. I had some disappointing news. I also had someone order multiple copies of both #Septopus and Princess Hayley's Comet. Thanks for putting much-needed sparkle in my day! Order at owltitude.com

On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social is a WWII middle grade historical fiction bringing up the dilemma of whether wrong things can ever be right, exploring how families were affected by the Darwin bombing, and exploring the wartime pigeon postal service. Very interesting read.

Yet you're still expected to do all the marketing. Not to mention carry all the other expenses as you're not going through a publisher. There has to be some better way for this to work.

The annoying thing that many of us authors, especially self-published authors, find, is that even when self-published there are so many others who demand a hefty cut of your sales yet you seem to be doing all the work. Platforms for selling. Distributors. Bookstores.

Septopus by Rebecca Fung illustrated by Kathy Creamer in Gleebooks next to On Gallant Wings by Helen Edwards (left) and The Spirit of the Crocodile (right)

Last day of #globalbookcrawl! I visited @gleebooks.bsky.social Here is Septopus in the kids' section. I am honoured to be placed next to some amazing books, including On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social which I'm reading right now. Trot into Gleebooks and check us both out!

Congratulations to @drhelenedwards.bsky.social Legend of the Lighthouse Moon has won first place in Category 2 of the Forevability Awards, for books about disability, illness and inclusion.

Legend of the Lighthouse Moon by Dr Helen Edwards

Legend of the Lighthouse Moon @drhelenedwards.bsky.social - is a middlegrade historical tale that blends mystery and magic, set at a lighthouse. I love the sea atmosphere and the warmth that pervades the book - a beautiful sense of family while exploring the magical environment.

Should I not have visitors, so there is no need to scurryfunge?

Rebecca Fung outside Read on Books Westfield Eastgardens with her middle grade novel Septopus, illustrated by Kathy Creamer. This charming independent store is on L1.

Signed copies of #Septopus are now available at Read on Books in Westfield Eastgardens. Support this wonderful independent bookstore - the staff are an absolute delight. I saw some kids peeking at my book as this photo was taken - I hope the shark didn't scare them!

Rebecca Fung at Better Read Than Dead Newtown with her book, Septopus. There is a surprise hidden in the pages of the book!

Thank you to Better Read Than Dead bookshop at Newtown for stocking my book, #Septopus! For those who buy the book in this store, there's a fun little surprise between the pages - more fun with Septopus! Happy reading.

Most of the time. I've gone back and tried to write in order but I have an ending I haven't caught up to yet.

Super excited to be on both the adult and kids’ programs at SWF this year!

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- Try topics that excite you
- Biographies/memoirs of interesting people
- Children's/youth non-fiction, picture book non-fiction
- 'Fun facts', trivia
Try getting recommendations for something non-dry, but give a topic area. Do you want music, art, a certain period of history, maths?

All five stars just means not very many reviews yet.

A super sad book. So impactful in just a slim volume. I think about how short it was yet so much happened, how the relationships and emotions were portrayed so meaningfully, how thought provoking it was, how it portrayed the class differences ... Superb story.

Two lovely-looking reads by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social arrived today! I look forward to exploring them both. On Gallant Wings and Legend of the Lighthouse Moon.

I love unusual #words like this. I'm looking forward to dropping this in a conversation sometime. I have a meeting today so maybe I will absquatulate just so I can say it!

It's March, so march into Abbey's bookshop in the Sydney CBD and pick up a signed copy of #Septopus!

Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!

Thank you for being a Septopus fan! Books in Abbey's bookshop

Thank you to readers of #Septopus and Abbey's bookshop in Sydney CBD! We had to restock twice in two weeks because of your eagerness. Keep buying and keep telling your friends - signed copies still available. Join the Septopus Admiration Society! (find out more in the book!)

Hey! I have a #newrelease 🏳️‍🌈
A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe.
#historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ

Cartoon showing Snoopy by Charles M Schulz writing and rewriting. Caption: "Good Writing Is Rewriting"

My top tips for #NationalStorytellingWeek:

1) Write the story YOU want to read.

2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz)

3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP!

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Don't know about tonight but last night I watched some eps of Hard Quiz Kids. It was so fun watching brainy kids answer questions about Greek mythology, birds of prey, caterpillar earthmovers, The Wizard of Oz etc and pay out the host Tom Gleeson. Hilarious stuff.
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I heard someone use the word 'cad' yesterday. I used 'pash' today. Does anyone else use these words or do they sound hopelessly dated?

Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words