What a mental month! My Dead Bunny is finally out in the world after launches in Sydney, Perth and Melbourne.
Sydney, Sept 27: Writers In The Park
The incredible Sarah Davis launched My Dead Bunny with the assistance of her zombie son, Finn. Huge thanks to Sarah who came all the way from the Central Coast to be at the launch, and Finn who came all the way from the afterlife.
Many many thanks also to the SCBWI Australia East/NZ team who put the Writers In The Park festival together. And to my sister, for staring danger in the bloodshot eyes to be the Zombie Bunny Wrangler. And to Jessica Rowe, who had the winning bid on the drawing I did for the illustrator duel! Proceeds went to Room To Read.
Here are some pics from the day.
Bunny Brad ready for the big day
Finn the zombie, reading like a boss
Finn the zombie makes a mental note to buy some formaldehyde on the way home
My sister the Professional Zombie Bunny Wrangler
Me, Brad, bunny wrangler and zombie
Me, Sigi, Brad and bunny wrangler
drawing a dead bunny
drawing a dancing zombie cat for the illustrator duel
Jessica Rowe got the winning bid
Brad taking it easy after a big day
Perth, Sept 30: State Library of WA
The amazing Karen Blair launched My Dead Bunny in Perth. Thanks Karen!
Special thanks to Briony Stewart who made Bunny Brad as a birthday present for me. And to Samantha Hughes, who took on the role of Zombie Bunny Wrangler. And to the State Library staff (especially Tracey) who so ably helped to set up the exhibition, decorations and wine glasses; you were lifesavers.
NB: the My Dead Bunny exhibition will be up at the State Library of WA until November 3rd. It’s free!
Here are some pics from the Perth launch.
Dead Bunnies sold by Live Ladies
Sam, Zombie Bunny Wrangler
Bunny Brad terrorising the guests
Bunny Brad poses with one of his victims
Humans succumbing to the zombie virus
Karen Blair launching the book
Sigi giving his witty speech
Me holding an invisible puppet
Me writing in a book
Sigi signing his book
kids adding their designs to the zombie mural
Melbourne, Oct 10: Federation Square Book Market
Books Illustrated kindly had me sit at their stall in Fed Square to demonstrate drawing and sign some books. Thanks Ann and Jess for having me!
The Books Illustrated stand
drawing a zombie cat
me live drawing on the screen
Drawing a fat zombie rabbit
more drawing …
signing books …
Who let the rabbit out?
Ann James calmly letting a zombie rabbit feast upon my brains
My Dead Bunny is out now.
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Author: James Foley
James makes books for courageous kids. He’s the author/illustrator of the S.Tinker Inc graphic novel series for middle primary: Brobot (2016), Dungzilla (2017) and Gastronauts (2018) star Sally Tinker, the world’s foremost inventor under the age of twelve, and Joe Tinker, her stinky baby brother. The fourth in the series, Chickensaurus, is out in late 2020. He is also the illustrator of the Toffle Towers series written by Tim Harris. James’ earlier books My Dead Bunny (2015), In The Lion (2012), The Last Viking (2011) and The Last Viking Returns (2014) have all scored several honours, including children’s choice awards, shortlistings in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year awards, and selection to the International Youth Library’s White Raven list. The sequel to My dead Bunny - There's Something Weird About Lena - is out in late 2020. James comes from a long line of queuing enthusiasts. Follow him on FB/twitter/insta/youtube @jamesfoleybooks, or at www.jamesfoley.com.au .
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