@nicolasantilli

Freelance editor (kids/YA). Words, anime, manga, graphic novels, #LoveOzYA 🌈🏳️‍⚧️ They/them.

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I'm *still* not leaving, but for those who'd like to connect elsewhere, you can find me here: - IG: instagram.com/acrophony/ - Threads: threads.net/@acrophony - Bsky: bsky.app/profile/nicolasanti… - Mastodon: mas.to/@NicolaSantilli
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Sadly, we've lost Terry Denton, children's author and illustrator behind Treehouse series, who has died aged 76. Amazing 30yr partnership on Treehouse series with Andy Griffiths sold 10M copies abc.net.au/news/2026-09-22/t…

'He's at peace now': Treehouse illustrator Terry Denton dies aged 76

Australian children's author and illustrator Terry Denton, best known for his work on the popular Treehouse series, has died at the age of 76, his literary agency and publisher have announced. 

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If you're interested in writing YA fiction and want to learn more about it, my friend and fellow author Shivaun Plozza is running a short online course: faberwritingacademy.com.au/c…
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behind every published book is a typo that made it through 1.5 million rounds of edits
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On this pride month, I find myself asking the same question over and over again: why, in what is supposed to be an increasingly enlightened age, are we still having arguments about whether some people deserve the same dignity, respect, and rights as everyone else?
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Congratulations to the 2026 winner of The Steph Bowe Prize for Young Writers, Elise Thornthwaite! 🎉 The Prize was established in memory of beloved #LoveOzYA author Steph Bowe, and honours her passion for fostering and mentoring emerging writers. stephboweprize.com
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So thrilled! Congratulations Elise! 💚
The Steph Bowe Prize for Young Writers@stephboweprizeJun 15
Congratulations to the 2026 winner of The Steph Bowe Prize for Young Writers, Elise Thornthwaite! 🎉 The Prize was established in memory of beloved #LoveOzYA author Steph Bowe, and honours her passion for fostering and mentoring emerging writers. stephboweprize.com
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Congratulations Sarah Hunter, shortlisted for the 2026 Steph Bowe Prize! 🎉 Sarah (she/her) is an emerging writer from Meanjin/Brisbane. She has a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Writing, and Screen and Media Studies, and a Graduate Certificate in Arts majoring in Peace Studies.
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Congratulations Elise Thornthwaite, shortlisted for the 2026 Steph Bowe Prize! Elise is an Aboriginal writer and educator from regional NSW who currently lives & works in the NT, where her work informs her interest in stories about place, responsibility and transition. #LoveOzYA
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Congratulations to Alana Rae, who is shortlisted for the 2026 Steph Bowe Prize! A journalist and speech pathology student from Aotearoa New Zealand, Alana now lives in Naarm Melbourne. She has written for magazines covering topics ranging from vaginismus to the VMAs. #LoveOzYA
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