Writing about oneself is a rather difficult thing to do. I always find myself wondering what to say. Hmm… well… my favourite film is E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial; I think that Doctor Who is, without doubt, the greatest television series ever made; and Pet Shop Boys are the most talented pop duo ever to walk the face of this earth.
Perhaps it would be better to have an official bio. Oh, wait — I do. Here it is…
George Ivanoff — Bio
George Ivanoff is an author and stay-at-home dad residing in Melbourne, Australia.
He has written over 50 books for children and teenagers, including fiction and non-fiction. He has written school readers, library reference books, chapter books, novelettes, novels and even a short story collection. He has books on both the Victorian Premier’s and the NSW Premier’s Reading Challenge booklists.
His teen science fiction novel, Gamers’ Quest, won a 2010 Chronos Award for speculative fiction. The sequel, Gamers’ Challenge, is due to be published in September 2011.
George also writes short stories and articles for adults as well as kids. Of all these, he is most proud to have had the opportunity to write a Doctor Who story for the Short Trips: Defining Patterns anthology (Big Finish, UK, 2008).
Occasionally, George has been known to moonlight as an actor. He has had small roles in numerous productions including the television series Neighbours and the feature film Frozen Butterflies.
George eats too much chocolate and drinks too much coffee. He will sometime indulge in a nice bottle of wine or a single malt Scotch.
He has one wife, two children and two cats. And he is very content!
George is proud to be a member of the following writers’ organisations:
- Australian Horror Writers Association (AHWA)
- Australian Society of Authors (ASA)
- Fellowship of Australian Writers (FAW)
- Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (ACBWI) — main site / Aust & NZ branch site
- Victorian Writers’ Centre
where do you live?
what tv shows r u on
Hi Natasha and Tegan. I had a really small role as a delivery man on Neighbours back in the 1996. Also had small parts on Tonight Live and Get a Life. I had a slightly larger role in the mini-series The Legend of Billy Sing… but that show ran into problems and was never finished.
I haven’t been on anything recently… too busy writing and being a stay-at-home dad.
Wow – I am a student at Catholic College Bendigo. Guess I’ll see you there – with my autograph book!
Yep, I’ll be there along with a horde of other authors as part of the Ford Street Literary Festival in Nov. Make sure you come up and say ‘hi’. BTW… had a look at your blog. “Be The Change” is great! Well done!
George
how many books have you written.
Hi Ella!
57 books published so far… 48 primary school education titles, 6 library reference books, a book of short stories and two novels. And there are more on the way.
George
Thankyou very much. Do you have any quotes?
Quotes? What sort of quotes?
I am doing a author report on you and I need some interesting facts. Do you have any?
Well… I’ve written over 50 books, including school readers, reference books, chapter books, novels and a short story collection. I’m always working on something new — usually more than one thing. I love reading and I write a regular bookish blog hosted by Boomerang Books online bookstore (http://content.boomerangbooks.com.au/literary-clutter-blog/). I love watching and reviewing DVDs (see my DVD blog, Viewing Clutter – http://georgeivanoff.com.au/other-writing/reviews/viewing-clutter/). I’m a huge Doctor Who fan. My big fanboy moment was getting to write a Doctor Who short story for the anthology Doctor Who Short Trips: Defining Patterns (Big Finish, UK, 2008).
My very first book was Life, Death and Detention, a YA short story collection published in 1999. At the moment I’m working on some new school readers for prep and grade 1 level, as well as some new short stories.
I’m currently reading Equinox (Book 2 in the Rosie Black Chronicles) by Lara Morgan. Next in line is Goliath by Scott Westerfeld.
Is that enough? Good luck with the author report, Ella.
thanks
hey you are the best love your books they are the bomb (best) lol
any way got to go by hope to be reading your books soon by
Hi Chloe. Thanks for stopping by my site. Glad you like my books.
George
Hi George,
It is Caitlin Robertson from Portarlington Primary School. Just wanted to say thankyou for visiting our school. I have read some of “Trust Me “. So far your story is good. Thanks again for coming to our school.
From Caitlin Robertson.
P.S reply back soon
Hi George,
. really enjoyed you coming! so far i am enjoying ” Gamers Quest “.
thanks for coming to Port Primary
thanks again for coming.
From Caine
P.S please reply soon
Hi Caine,
I had a great time at Portarlington PS. So glad you enjoyed my visit. And I’m really pleased that you’re enjoying “Gamers’ Quest”. After you’ve finished reading the book, take a look at the Gamers website… there are some short stories with characters from the book: http://www.gamersquestbook.com/
George
Dear George,
Thank you again for coming to Portarlington Primary School. 
Thank you so much for coming to Portarlington Primary School. So far I am enjoying ” Trust Me “.
From Caitlin
P.S Please reply back soon:)
Hi Caitlin. I had a great time at Portarlington PS today. Lots of great questions from the students. Glad you’re enjoying “Trust Me”.
George
Hi it is Jemma,
We all had a great time when you came to Drysdale Primary. Thank you for come to Drysdale Primary. We had a great time learning about your writing.
PS Please write back soon
Hi Jemma. I’m glad you enjoyed the talk. I had a great time visiting Drysdale PS… you all made me feel so welcome.
All the best, George
It was awesome learning about your books.
I had a great time.
Hi Declan. Glad you enjoyed the talk. I had a great time too.
All the best, George
Hi George,
Its is Jemma. Thank you very much for coming to Drysdale Primary. Everyone in grade six love you talking to ours.
PS Please replay soon
Hi George
It is Bianca Sagor from Drysdale primary school I really enjoyed having you at our school today. It was interesting to find out what it is like being an author
Hi Bianca. I really enjoyed visiting your school. Everyone was very nice to me and you all asked such great questions. I had a fun time.
George
hi George its caitlyn from drysdale primary school would like to thank you for coming to our school and telling us about u being a author. every since you told us about ur life writing books now i would really want to be a author i love reading your books and thanks again for coming to our school
Hi Caitlyn. Glad you enjoyed the talk and so pleased you like the books.
As I said in the talk, if you want to be a writer, you’ve gotta write, write, write… read, read, read… and then write some more. The more you write, the better you’ll get. All the best, George
thanks thats wat i have been doing wat is your latest book and most favourite book you have done how many more do you think you will write thanks caityln
Hi Caitlyn. Good to hear that you’re reading and writing. Gamers’ Challenge is both my latest and favourite novel. There will be at least one more Gamers book. But I’ve got other books planned as well… and I intend to just keep on writing until I eventually drop dead.
George
thanks all the best for wriiting new book from caitlyn
Hi George ever since you came to our school yesterday i have been at mum to buy me your books. I look forward to reading them when i get them so keep on writing books and i will keep on buying them.
Hi Bianca. Glad you enjoyed my visit to your school. And I hope that you will enjoy reading the books.
All the best, George