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
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.
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.
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.
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!)
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.
#Septopus has been restocked, signed copies at Abbey's Bookshop in the Sydney CBD! We want to thank those who bought all the last stock and please ... Head down and buy more and tell your friends! This 7-legged octopus is so grateful to have readers #middlegrade #childrensbooks
January 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
#Septopus has been restocked, signed copies at Abbey's Bookshop in the Sydney CBD! We want to thank those who bought all the last stock and please ... Head down and buy more and tell your friends! This 7-legged octopus is so grateful to have readers #middlegrade #childrensbooks
From Nine Nasty Words: John McWhorter's observations on Russian usages of some nasty words!
January 11, 2025 at 4:22 AM
From Nine Nasty Words: John McWhorter's observations on Russian usages of some nasty words!
Excerpt from Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter. I have a fantasy that someone 'fires my ass' someday so I can say this!
January 11, 2025 at 4:15 AM
Excerpt from Nine Nasty Words by John McWhorter. I have a fantasy that someone 'fires my ass' someday so I can say this!
Nine Nasty Words is a fascinating exploration of the world of offensive language. This is a book for #word geeks. If you like taking a word and teasing out history, etymology, social impacts, usage, analysing the [bad word!] out of it, like I do, this is for you. I loved it.
January 11, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nine Nasty Words is a fascinating exploration of the world of offensive language. This is a book for #word geeks. If you like taking a word and teasing out history, etymology, social impacts, usage, analysing the [bad word!] out of it, like I do, this is for you. I loved it.
Look what I received for Christmas! Someone of impeccable taste gave me this, I will have a lot of fun summer reading! By @adamcsharp.bsky.social It's been on my wishlist for a while.
December 20, 2024 at 9:18 PM
Look what I received for Christmas! Someone of impeccable taste gave me this, I will have a lot of fun summer reading! By @adamcsharp.bsky.social It's been on my wishlist for a while.
Less than a week till Christmas! Give #Septopus to someone you love ... Or even just like ... Or feel indifferent to. They will enjoy Stanley's story just the same!
At Abbey's Book Shop Sydney CBD and St Ives Book Face (Berkelouw) or email sales@owltitude.com $16.99 AUD
At Abbey's Book Shop Sydney CBD and St Ives Book Face (Berkelouw) or email sales@owltitude.com $16.99 AUD
December 19, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Less than a week till Christmas! Give #Septopus to someone you love ... Or even just like ... Or feel indifferent to. They will enjoy Stanley's story just the same!
At Abbey's Book Shop Sydney CBD and St Ives Book Face (Berkelouw) or email sales@owltitude.com $16.99 AUD
At Abbey's Book Shop Sydney CBD and St Ives Book Face (Berkelouw) or email sales@owltitude.com $16.99 AUD
December 16, 2024 at 9:56 AM
December 16, 2024 at 9:54 AM
Mine is at Abbey's too! What a good bookshop it is.
December 14, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Mine is at Abbey's too! What a good bookshop it is.