Marlee Jean

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  • Lively Little Sloth Stories

    Lively Little Sloth Stories

    If you’ve read my blog post Introducing Lizzy, you may remember I mentioned that the idea of Lizzy had since transformed into a planned series. Lively Little Sloth Stories will continue to share the tales of those in Lizzy’s life whose stories aren’t told enough. Visibility is so important. When people see themselves represented in…

  • Publishing options

    Picture this; you’ve had an idea for your book. The words have come, you’ve written them down. You’ve edited, revised, re-written and gotten your story to the point that you’re happy enough to share it with others – even happy enough to share it with the world. Now what? Traditionally, if you wanted to get…

  • Introducing Lizzy

    Introducing Lizzy

    When my eldest was one he started exhibiting some behaviours that were labelled as “challenging”. Around the two-year mark it became evident that it wasn’t just a developmental phase. Long story short, we began seeing a psychologist and started to explore what all this could be and what it could mean. Thus began the very…

  • A love of books

    As a child, I loved all things book related. I was captivated by the world of books, the way they bought people together and the stories they told. I distinctly recall losing my first tooth due to relentless wiggling on my Grandma’s couch while reading Black Beauty, my first chapter book – a gift from…

  • Writing under a pen name

    One of the many decisions to make when planning on publishing is what name to publish under. Should I use my own name or should I adopt a pen name?For some, the answer is pretty straightforward. For others, there is more to consider. There are a number of reasons one may choose to publish under…

  • Hi, I’m Marlee Jean

    Welcome, and nice to meet you! I’m Marlee Jean, an Australian children’s book author. I have just released my debut picture book, the first installment of a planned series. I am self-publishing under my pen name, Marlee Jean, and plan on sharing my journey on this blog. Thanks for following along!