Rebecca Fung
@rebeccafung.bsky.social
Author, writer of children's books and speculative fiction short stories. Latest children's book: Septopus, illustrated by Kathy Creamer
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Rebecca Fung
@rebeccafung.bsky.social
· Dec 1
Here are signed copies of my book #Septopus in Abbey's bookshop in Sydney CBD. The story of a 7-legged octopus - waiting to be read by someone. 8-12 year olds will particularly love it but really - a story for everyone! family, friends, action, sports, fun!
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What I am currently reading:
- ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social
- ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick
- ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social
- ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social
- ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick
- ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social
May 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
What I am currently reading:
- ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social
- ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick
- ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social
- ‘The girl and the ghost’ by @jacquelineharvey.bsky.social
- ‘Maddy McAllister: shipwreck detective’ by Deb Fitzpatrick
- ‘A very special moon mission’ by @rebeccafung.bsky.social
The Design of Books was an interesting and informative book on book design, cover and interior for different kinds of books. I liked its accessibility for non-designers - it steps through books and explains terms and considerations for readers and self-publishers.
May 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
The Design of Books was an interesting and informative book on book design, cover and interior for different kinds of books. I liked its accessibility for non-designers - it steps through books and explains terms and considerations for readers and self-publishers.
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Love this Rebecca! Hope you had fun and see you again soon! #globalbookcrawl
April 29, 2025 at 6:21 AM
Love this Rebecca! Hope you had fun and see you again soon! #globalbookcrawl
I went to a talk by Tristan Bancks at Apple Sydney on storytelling and how to use Freeform to work through story ideas. He's an interesting speaker and gave some useful tips for writing, including free writing and storyboarding. If only the iPads were free not just on loan!
May 1, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I went to a talk by Tristan Bancks at Apple Sydney on storytelling and how to use Freeform to work through story ideas. He's an interesting speaker and gave some useful tips for writing, including free writing and storyboarding. If only the iPads were free not just on loan!
Sometimes you have a day when both good and bad news comes. I had some disappointing news. I also had someone order multiple copies of both #Septopus and Princess Hayley's Comet. Thanks for putting much-needed sparkle in my day! Order at owltitude.com
April 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Sometimes you have a day when both good and bad news comes. I had some disappointing news. I also had someone order multiple copies of both #Septopus and Princess Hayley's Comet. Thanks for putting much-needed sparkle in my day! Order at owltitude.com
On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social is a WWII middle grade historical fiction bringing up the dilemma of whether wrong things can ever be right, exploring how families were affected by the Darwin bombing, and exploring the wartime pigeon postal service. Very interesting read.
April 28, 2025 at 2:56 AM
On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social is a WWII middle grade historical fiction bringing up the dilemma of whether wrong things can ever be right, exploring how families were affected by the Darwin bombing, and exploring the wartime pigeon postal service. Very interesting read.
The annoying thing that many of us authors, especially self-published authors, find, is that even when self-published there are so many others who demand a hefty cut of your sales yet you seem to be doing all the work. Platforms for selling. Distributors. Bookstores.
April 28, 2025 at 1:32 AM
The annoying thing that many of us authors, especially self-published authors, find, is that even when self-published there are so many others who demand a hefty cut of your sales yet you seem to be doing all the work. Platforms for selling. Distributors. Bookstores.
Last day of #globalbookcrawl! I visited @gleebooks.bsky.social Here is Septopus in the kids' section. I am honoured to be placed next to some amazing books, including On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social which I'm reading right now. Trot into Gleebooks and check us both out!
April 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Last day of #globalbookcrawl! I visited @gleebooks.bsky.social Here is Septopus in the kids' section. I am honoured to be placed next to some amazing books, including On Gallant Wings by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social which I'm reading right now. Trot into Gleebooks and check us both out!
Legend of the Lighthouse Moon @drhelenedwards.bsky.social - is a middlegrade historical tale that blends mystery and magic, set at a lighthouse. I love the sea atmosphere and the warmth that pervades the book - a beautiful sense of family while exploring the magical environment.
April 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Legend of the Lighthouse Moon @drhelenedwards.bsky.social - is a middlegrade historical tale that blends mystery and magic, set at a lighthouse. I love the sea atmosphere and the warmth that pervades the book - a beautiful sense of family while exploring the magical environment.
Should I not have visitors, so there is no need to scurryfunge?
March 20, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Should I not have visitors, so there is no need to scurryfunge?
Signed copies of #Septopus are now available at Read on Books in Westfield Eastgardens. Support this wonderful independent bookstore - the staff are an absolute delight. I saw some kids peeking at my book as this photo was taken - I hope the shark didn't scare them!
March 16, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Signed copies of #Septopus are now available at Read on Books in Westfield Eastgardens. Support this wonderful independent bookstore - the staff are an absolute delight. I saw some kids peeking at my book as this photo was taken - I hope the shark didn't scare them!
Thank you to Better Read Than Dead bookshop at Newtown for stocking my book, #Septopus! For those who buy the book in this store, there's a fun little surprise between the pages - more fun with Septopus! Happy reading.
March 15, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Thank you to Better Read Than Dead bookshop at Newtown for stocking my book, #Septopus! For those who buy the book in this store, there's a fun little surprise between the pages - more fun with Septopus! Happy reading.
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Super excited to be on both the adult and kids’ programs at SWF this year!
www.swf.org.au/writers/al-t...
www.swf.org.au/writers/al-t...
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Super excited to be on both the adult and kids’ programs at SWF this year!
www.swf.org.au/writers/al-t...
www.swf.org.au/writers/al-t...
Two lovely-looking reads by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social arrived today! I look forward to exploring them both. On Gallant Wings and Legend of the Lighthouse Moon.
March 4, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Two lovely-looking reads by @drhelenedwards.bsky.social arrived today! I look forward to exploring them both. On Gallant Wings and Legend of the Lighthouse Moon.
I love unusual #words like this. I'm looking forward to dropping this in a conversation sometime. I have a meeting today so maybe I will absquatulate just so I can say it!
March 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I love unusual #words like this. I'm looking forward to dropping this in a conversation sometime. I have a meeting today so maybe I will absquatulate just so I can say it!
It's March, so march into Abbey's bookshop in the Sydney CBD and pick up a signed copy of #Septopus!
Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!
Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!
March 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM
It's March, so march into Abbey's bookshop in the Sydney CBD and pick up a signed copy of #Septopus!
Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!
Thanks to all those who've already done so and please keep spreading the word!
Thank you to readers of #Septopus and Abbey's bookshop in Sydney CBD! We had to restock twice in two weeks because of your eagerness. Keep buying and keep telling your friends - signed copies still available. Join the Septopus Admiration Society! (find out more in the book!)
February 24, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Thank you to readers of #Septopus and Abbey's bookshop in Sydney CBD! We had to restock twice in two weeks because of your eagerness. Keep buying and keep telling your friends - signed copies still available. Join the Septopus Admiration Society! (find out more in the book!)
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Hey! I have a #newrelease 🏳️🌈
A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe.
#historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ
A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe.
#historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ
November 30, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Hey! I have a #newrelease 🏳️🌈
A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe.
#historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ
A new episode in my WW2 spy thriller series, 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟.
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐚𝐫 is set in 1942. There's murder, kidnapping, assassinations and forays across the Atlantic and meetings with Nazis in war-torn Europe.
#historicalfiction #spythriller #writeLGBTQ
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My top tips for #NationalStorytellingWeek:
1) Write the story YOU want to read.
2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz)
3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP!
sfsaid.com/2017/01/thre...
1) Write the story YOU want to read.
2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz)
3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP!
sfsaid.com/2017/01/thre...
February 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My top tips for #NationalStorytellingWeek:
1) Write the story YOU want to read.
2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz)
3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP!
sfsaid.com/2017/01/thre...
1) Write the story YOU want to read.
2) No writer can write a perfect story in one draft. You need to write, read, edit, rewrite. Rewriting IS writing! (see art below, by Charles M Schulz)
3) Whatever happens - NEVER GIVE UP!
sfsaid.com/2017/01/thre...
I heard someone use the word 'cad' yesterday. I used 'pash' today. Does anyone else use these words or do they sound hopelessly dated?
Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words
Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words
February 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
I heard someone use the word 'cad' yesterday. I used 'pash' today. Does anyone else use these words or do they sound hopelessly dated?
Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words
Are there any words you use that you think most people wouldn't use or understand ... But you use them anyway? #words
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“Foolscap” is
A yellow notepad’s
Funny
Nome de plume
Don’t know why
They call it that
Tradition
I assume
As #umbrella
Friend used one
To shield self
From the rain
His poems
Got washed away
Wet “fool’s cap”
Is to blame
To be fair—
Tho friend’s no fool
It’s funny
All the same
#vss365
A yellow notepad’s
Funny
Nome de plume
Don’t know why
They call it that
Tradition
I assume
As #umbrella
Friend used one
To shield self
From the rain
His poems
Got washed away
Wet “fool’s cap”
Is to blame
To be fair—
Tho friend’s no fool
It’s funny
All the same
#vss365
a person is holding a yellow notebook with a green pen in their hand .
Alt: a person is holding a yellow notebook with a green pen in their hand. They draw a raindrop on the paper.
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February 2, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Children's books are everyone's books! I told this to someone just the other day.
You can derive much from reading children's books as an adult.
And if you read and enjoyed a book as a child, if it was great it often lives on inside you in adulthood. Even when you're not thinking about it.
You can derive much from reading children's books as an adult.
And if you read and enjoyed a book as a child, if it was great it often lives on inside you in adulthood. Even when you're not thinking about it.
‘Children’s writing is by far the work I find hardest, because it has its own urgent imperatives, and its own laws, and those laws are both the laws of writing and the laws of childhood: laws that must be taken seriously.’
Katherine Rundell:
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Katherine Rundell:
www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
Katherine Rundell · Why children’s books?
Children’s books, to a great extent because they are written for those who cannot participate in the market, can offer...
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February 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Children's books are everyone's books! I told this to someone just the other day.
You can derive much from reading children's books as an adult.
And if you read and enjoyed a book as a child, if it was great it often lives on inside you in adulthood. Even when you're not thinking about it.
You can derive much from reading children's books as an adult.
And if you read and enjoyed a book as a child, if it was great it often lives on inside you in adulthood. Even when you're not thinking about it.
Sydney Writers! Are you interested in joining or starting a writing group?
There's an information session on writers' groups hosted by Writing NSW this Saturday 15 February - free but you have to register. I thought it may be good to meet other writerly types.
writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/eve...
There's an information session on writers' groups hosted by Writing NSW this Saturday 15 February - free but you have to register. I thought it may be good to meet other writerly types.
writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/eve...
Writing Group Information Day: Find Your People
Join Writing NSW for an interactive session of activities and information for everyone interested in starting or joining a new writing group.
writingnsw.org.au
February 2, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Sydney Writers! Are you interested in joining or starting a writing group?
There's an information session on writers' groups hosted by Writing NSW this Saturday 15 February - free but you have to register. I thought it may be good to meet other writerly types.
writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/eve...
There's an information session on writers' groups hosted by Writing NSW this Saturday 15 February - free but you have to register. I thought it may be good to meet other writerly types.
writingnsw.org.au/whats-on/eve...
I went to the opening of Sydney CBD's Dymocks' new children's book department. It's a lovely fun new space and today's event included activities, giveaways, colouring-in and talks/drawing lessons from Jacqueline Harvey, RA Spratt, Jade Goodwin and Bill Hope.
February 1, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I went to the opening of Sydney CBD's Dymocks' new children's book department. It's a lovely fun new space and today's event included activities, giveaways, colouring-in and talks/drawing lessons from Jacqueline Harvey, RA Spratt, Jade Goodwin and Bill Hope.