If you’re new to Open Post, here’s how it works. We tell you a story from our week, and then you tell us what’s happening in yours.
Well hi, long time, no Open Post!
I’ve been busy, you see. I’ve gone back to work in a permanent job in an ad agency (my first in 15 years), I have three kids in three schools and my first picture book has just been published. Also, and related, I am reasonably sure I’m losing my mind.
Now, where was I? Yes. We were talking about the cost of dental work for dogs.
No, no, I was writing Open Post! That’s right! And I wanted to write about food, mainly because it’s my favourite topic, but also because that’s what my new picture book is about.
Specifically, it’s about food that’s prepared as a care-gift for someone. My book is called ‘A Curry For Murray’. The illustrations are the most lovely thing about it – gorgeously drawn by Lucia Masciullo. It was Lucia’s idea to break the dishes down into ingredients – looking for a way to get kids interested in food other than nuggets and noodles? This could be it!
Top Comments
What a sweet story and a great way to get an idea. I was a marriage celebrant for many years (and still am) when I wrote my first book, Confetti Confidential which was based around my experience in the wedding industry. I think when you're writing from real life it always makes for really rounded characters and great story telling, although my characters get up to a lot of things that I never would dare! I loved writing it and I was totally surprised when it was picked up by a great publisher like Harper Collins. They released book 1 in Feb this year and it's going well, while I stress and strain over book 2 that will be out later this year. I wonder if you'll write another kids book?? This one looks like a lot of fun so clearly you've got an eye for what kids are looking for. Well done!
Lovely post Kate. The book is a beautiful concept, from the heart, and very sweet. We need more sweet.