In Conversation ... with Ron Day

      

In Conversation with 

Ron Day

Tell us about your most recent publication. 

I have recently had published “Toby the Rainforest Warrior”, a chapter book for young children based on the life of tree kangaroos in the Daintree Tropical Rainforest. I wrote this book for two main reasons; the first being that I believe children should learn about the interesting tree kangaroos that live in the tropical rainforests of northern Australia and New Guinea. The second reason is that, like many people, I am concerned about the destruction of our environment and the negative effects that action is having on climate change. I’m hoping this book will help children realise how cutting down the forests will impact on our native animals and become eco warriors. Like Dr Seuss, I speak for the trees.

Published @ MORRIS PUBLISHING AUSTRALIA

What is the most surprising thing about writing?

No matter how many writing courses I attend, how many writers or publishers I talk to, how many books I read, there is always something new to learn about the craft of writing.

Other than writing, what else do you love?

Sharing life with my wife 

(Congratulations to you on Elaine on your recent wedding!)

Plant propagation

Listening to music

Finding out new things

Why are writing workshops so valuable?

Meeting and sharing ideas with other writers

Having my ideas challenged

Being exposed to different points of view

If you had a premonition you would be stick on a deserted island, what favourite books would you take with you?

Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” – the greatest fantasy ever written.

A selection of Dick Francis books about the horse racing industry.

Fact and fantasy books about the Celts.

Five words that sum you up.

Researcher

Resourceful

Questioning

Energetic

Positive.

Do you have a favourite character from your stories? Spill the beans and tell us about them. 

Toby the Tree Kangaroo. Toby is the hero in my current story. He is a young tree kangaroo living in the Daintree tropical rainforest who becomes disturbed by loggers beginning to chop down trees in his part of the forest. It seems his home, the source of safety and food will soon disappear. With his friend, Charlie, he sets out to gather the other animals who live in his part of the Daintree and lead them in a successful protest. He displays courage and resourcefulness as well as an ability to relate to others and encourage them to work with him.

How can we learn more about you? 

 

  

 

    

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Dream Big ... Read Often.