Cameron is a highly booked speaker in schools throughout Australia, bringing a wealth of experience, passion and creativity to each day.

Cameron is well known for his ability to engage students and move them to a higher and more sophisticated level of creativity in their writing and illustration. Along with a good dash of humour, excitement, and enthusiasm, Cameron’s workshops engage even the most reluctant writers.

Cameron’s extensive qualifications include a Doctorate of Visual Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and a Graduate Diploma in Education.
After living in many places around Australia (and overseas), Cameron now happily resides next to state forest in Queensland with his wife, three daughters and the occasional visiting wallabies.

Books

A full time author since 2004, Cameron has a passion for creating exciting children’s books and inventing wonderful and appealing characters.

Cameron’s internationally award-winning Pie Rats series of illustrated novels are enthralling reads for children age 8+. Woven throughout the witty text and detailed illustrations, are messages of hope, perseverance, loyalty, friendship and the importance of family. As a mentor, these are messages that Cameron brings into his workshops with students.

The Scallywags series, are humorous, illustrated chapter books for middle primary years, and a spin-off series to Cameron’s multi-award winning Pie Rats series. Get ready for fun, zany adventures!

The six books in Cameron’s Stroogle series use enchanting rhyme and vivid watercolour illustrations to bring the stories to life.

Cameron’s how-to-draw publications give students a hands-on opportunity to create their own characters for stories. 

Program for schools

Cameron works with all primary school grades. He inspires and engages children through large group presentations as well as smaller, hands-on workshops. Cameron also runs tailored NAPLAN writing preparation workshops with Year 3 - 6 students.
He uses exciting visuals, captivating stories and humorous anecdotes to explore story planning, character creation, writing and illustration. Cameron is known for his ability to develop a rapport with students and match each workshop to the age group perfectly.
Cameron is flexible and more than happy to adapt presentations to accommodate a school’s requirements. He provides outstanding pre-visit support, ensuring each school visit is a valuable and memorable experience.
To view more information about books and workshops, please view the link on the right of this page.