You can see immediately when he spots it within reach. It’s going to be interesting when we stop using dummies 

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I wrote a book called HEART OF BRASS, which was shortlisted (under the pen-name ‘Louise Curtis’ – which I no longer use) in the Text Publishing Prize.
It is linked to another project of mine, ATTACK OF THE CLOCKWORK SOLDIER, which is likely to be available later this year, so this blog entry is designed to help people easily find out if HEART OF BRASS is available. I’ll come back and update it when things happen – but it’s likely to be years before HEART OF BRASS is available in print – if ever.
Both stories are set in a steampunk Australia.
At the time of writing – April 2015:
HEART OF BRASS is being sent to publishers.
ATTACK OF THE CLOCKWORK SOLDIER will definitely be available online later this year. . . but it’s no ordinary book. More info later!
Update: Heart of Brass was published in 2016. You can read an excerpt and see the book trailer here, or just buy it in my store or on all the usual digital bookstores.
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“Have I forgotten something?”
“Heh. I forgot something.”
“But you’ll forgive me. . . right?”

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TJ’s started doing this adorable snuggle move which melts all in the vicinity.

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At Questacon, TJ was having a great time – then suddenly he started clapping. He’s barely stopped since, and will often clap when verbally instructed (ie he clearly understands the word without the gesture). Fun!

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I swear TJ had this in his hand for 24 hours straight.

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TJ isn’t allowed chocolate until his first birthday. Louisette is allowed lollies on special occasions only. But the desire to pick up and eat shiny things is innate.

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