Thank you! It’s been a great journey. My bush work takes us all over Australia. The stories for Cielo have been written on lunch breaks, hours into cutting through barbed vines, as our team pushed up, into the gorges and mountains of tropical Far North Queensland. Once even while listening to a pack of dingos … Continue reading Thank you.
Author: Matt Zurbo
Matt Zurbo is a writer and bush worker. He has had nine kids books published, one of which became an Emmy winning cartoon, as well as YA novels (shortlisted CBC Book of the Year), and various works of fiction and non-fiction. He has written for music magazines and copious amounts on Aussie Rules football. He has published many things under many fake names on the internet, just for the fun of it, but won’t tell you what they are! He just loves stories, and writing.
Day 365: Grow
Grow by Matt Zurbo For my wife and child xo If I could, I’d give you the moon. I’d tuck it in your pocket, for when you need it most. So that if you hear an owl hooting, you’ll know why. If I could I’d give you the sky, its freedom, its moods, imagination, every … Continue reading Day 365: Grow
Day 364: Cogs and Lace
Cogs and Lace by Matt Zurbo Chapter 1 The nursing home smelt like floor polish and window cleaner. There were no budgies, no cats. “Old people need cats,” Cielo thought. It didn’t feel right, visiting Nan here. “Child…!” Nan beamed in her wonky voice. She was old and bedridden, and couldn’t greet anyone … Continue reading Day 364: Cogs and Lace
Day 363: A Dream Cast
Sorry to those who read the stories to their kids. This one has no dialogue at all. It's still fun to read, I hope (based on the 362 tales that preceded it). Perfect for budding artists! A Dream Cast by Matt Zurbo Dedicated to Guy and Garrett Young boy, about 5, sleeping in bed. Boy’s … Continue reading Day 363: A Dream Cast
