Michael Gerard Bauer's Blog

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged and a few booky-type things have happened. Firstly I received the lovely news that JUST A DOG will be reprinted in January 2026 with a slightly updated cover. Really pleased about that. Thank … Continue reading →

As I mentioned in a recent Blog (2025-11: Writing Tips from a Hairy Man) over the years I’ve recorded quite a few videos for schools, organisations, festivals, conferences and individuals. In these videos I’ve covered topics such as: my writing … Continue reading →

I’m back! For the past month or so my wife Adriana and I have been on a fantastic holiday in the UK. As well as a couple of relaxing weeks staying with my sister and brother-in-law in beautiful Twickenham London … Continue reading →

Over the years I’ve been asked to record quite a few videos for schools, organisations, festivals, conferences and individuals where I’ve talked about various things such as: my writing career, the writing process in general, particular books of mine or … Continue reading →

Back in 2024 I received the happy news that the sequels to Don’t Call Me Ishmael were going to be reprinted. I was really glad to hear this because although the first book in the series has always been available … Continue reading →

I’ve been AWOL for about a month, so to bring you up to date here’s a recap of a few things that I missed blogging about. ROBBIT BOOK LAUNCH: Katrin and I had a terrific time launching Robbit the Job … Continue reading →

The beautiful SCRUMPTIOUS READS Bookshop is located at 92A Arthur Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane. On the day Katrin and I will talk about how ROBBIT’S story and the illustrations came to be, we’ll answer questions, have a reading, some activities … Continue reading →

Here in Brisbane and surrounds its seems like we’ve been waiting forever for category 2 CYCLONE ALFRED to call. But the bugger just insists on keeping us hanging! It’s frustrating and a little unnerving. Waiting can be hard. But sometimes … Continue reading →

ROBBIT … This week I recorded a little teaser for Robbit the Job -Hopping Frog which is out now and available online and in all good bookshops. LAST WEEK’S BLOG … In response to the last blog where I wrote … Continue reading →

Recently a short story that I’d written for the TRUST ME TOO anthology back in 2012 was added to the READ ME A STORY, INK website. This is a great reading resource for kids, parents and teachers. If you are … Continue reading →