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January 2, 2025

Goodbye and good riddance 2024!

2024 publications

This past year has had a lot of ups and downs. On a personal level, it was a particularly difficult year dominated by the death of my mum after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. So I can’t say that I’m disappointed to see the end of 2024. On a […]

October 23, 2024

The Return of YOU CHOOSE!

George Ivanoff and YOU CHOOSE books.

I am so excited to be announcing this! The first YOU CHOOSE book, The Treasure of Dead Man’s Cove, was published ten years ago in 2014. The last book in the series, Footy Fever, was published seven years ago in 2017. And now… [insert drum roll] YOU CHOOSE is returning […]

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DARCY by Robert Cormier “Wistful, a lonely count

DARCY by Robert Cormier “Wistful, a lonely country on the border of sadness.” I’ve read a number of Cormier books over the years and they’ve all been tense YA stories. So this one was a bit of a surprise. A historical novel for younger readers set during WW2. It’s about a young girl whose father goes missing in action and whose best friend mysteriously disappears. It’s kinda melancholy and reflective, with religion and faith being a prominent theme. Rather beautifully written with keen observation. . . . #robertcormier #darcy #kidlit #ww2 #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks

Met this guy on our morning walk today. . . . #mo

Met this guy on our morning walk today. . . . #morningwalk #bird #corella #fauna #nature

KAOS Netflix, 1 season, 8 eps. Interesting series

KAOS Netflix, 1 season, 8 eps. Interesting series set in a modern world based around Greek Mythology. The world building is wonderful. The cast is excellent. The story, about a prophecy regarding the downfall of Zeus and the gods, is fascinating. It doesn’t always hit the mark, but when it does it’s great. Such a pity it didn’t get renewed for a second season, especially as so much has been left unresolved. . . . #kaosseries #kaos #netflix @netflixanz #tv #television #greekmythology #zeus

FREQUENT FLYER TWINS 2: GAMEPLAY by Hazel Edwards

FREQUENT FLYER TWINS 2: GAMEPLAY by Hazel Edwards @muirmoir Second book in this kids’ series about 10-year-old twins who often fly unaccompanied and end up solving airport mysteries. The first book dealt with animal smuggling and this one is all about smuggling steroids. Published back in 1994 it’s dated in terms of airport procedures but still a fun read and a rather well thought out mystery. My copy is an op shop purchase from last year. I love searching op shops for gems like this. . . . #frequentflyertwins #kidlit #hazeledwards #mysterybooksforkids #airportmystery

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Latest Blog Posts

January 2, 2025

Goodbye and good riddance 2024!

2024 publications

This past year has had a lot of ups and downs. On a personal level, it was a particularly difficult year dominated by the death of my mum after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. So I can’t say that I’m disappointed to see the end of 2024. On a professionally level, it was a […]

October 23, 2024

The Return of YOU CHOOSE!

George Ivanoff and YOU CHOOSE books.

I am so excited to be announcing this! The first YOU CHOOSE book, The Treasure of Dead Man’s Cove, was published ten years ago in 2014. The last book in the series, Footy Fever, was published seven years ago in 2017. And now… [insert drum roll] YOU CHOOSE is returning with YOU CHOOSE MEGA! More […]

@ivanoff.george

DARCY by Robert Cormier “Wistful, a lonely count

DARCY by Robert Cormier “Wistful, a lonely country on the border of sadness.” I’ve read a number of Cormier books over the years and they’ve all been tense YA stories. So this one was a bit of a surprise. A historical novel for younger readers set during WW2. It’s about a young girl whose father goes missing in action and whose best friend mysteriously disappears. It’s kinda melancholy and reflective, with religion and faith being a prominent theme. Rather beautifully written with keen observation. . . . #robertcormier #darcy #kidlit #ww2 #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks

Met this guy on our morning walk today. . . . #mo

Met this guy on our morning walk today. . . . #morningwalk #bird #corella #fauna #nature

KAOS Netflix, 1 season, 8 eps. Interesting series

KAOS Netflix, 1 season, 8 eps. Interesting series set in a modern world based around Greek Mythology. The world building is wonderful. The cast is excellent. The story, about a prophecy regarding the downfall of Zeus and the gods, is fascinating. It doesn’t always hit the mark, but when it does it’s great. Such a pity it didn’t get renewed for a second season, especially as so much has been left unresolved. . . . #kaosseries #kaos #netflix @netflixanz #tv #television #greekmythology #zeus

FREQUENT FLYER TWINS 2: GAMEPLAY by Hazel Edwards

FREQUENT FLYER TWINS 2: GAMEPLAY by Hazel Edwards @muirmoir Second book in this kids’ series about 10-year-old twins who often fly unaccompanied and end up solving airport mysteries. The first book dealt with animal smuggling and this one is all about smuggling steroids. Published back in 1994 it’s dated in terms of airport procedures but still a fun read and a rather well thought out mystery. My copy is an op shop purchase from last year. I love searching op shops for gems like this. . . . #frequentflyertwins #kidlit #hazeledwards #mysterybooksforkids #airportmystery

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