Jodie Mcleod Email & Phone Number

Blue Mountains, Australia

Jodie is the author and publisher of two children's books: the award-winning 'Leonard the Lyrebird' (2018) and its follow-up, 'Lilah the Lyrebird' (2020), both illustrated by Eloise Short. 'Lilah the Lyrebird' was created in 2020 and follows the story of a Blue Mountains lyrebird who thinks she can't sing, but - in her quest to save her home and future from being destroyed by bushfires - finds her courage and her voice. Watch the book trailer for Lilah the Lyrebird on YouTube here:… Show more Jodie is the author and publisher of two children's books: the award-winning 'Leonard the Lyrebird' (2018) and its follow-up, 'Lilah the Lyrebird' (2020), both illustrated by Eloise Short. 'Lilah the Lyrebird' was created in 2020 and follows the story of a Blue Mountains lyrebird who thinks she can't sing, but - in her quest to save her home and future from being destroyed by bushfires - finds her courage and her voice. Watch the book trailer for Lilah the Lyrebird on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/2Lvphno'Leonard the Lyrebird' is an award-winning story about friendship, bravery and being yourself, set in the Blue Mountains of Australia. Created by Blue Mountains locals (written by Jodie and illustrated by Eloise Short) and designed by King St Press, it was published in September 2018 and is available for purchase online at http://www.jodiemcleod.com/books, as well as at numerous boutique bookstores in the Blue Mountains, Sydney, regional NSW and interstate. The book at a glance:• Winner: 2019 Whitley Award for Best Young Children’s Book, Royal Zoological Society of NSW• Shortlisted: 2019 REAL Awards – Reading and Enjoying Australian Literature Awards (KOALAs in NSW, YABBAs in Victoria) • On the Book List for the 2019 NSW and Victorian Premier’s Reading Challenges• Written & published by Jodie McLeod, illustrated by Eloise Short. • Published in September 2018. • Adapted into a classical music composition – Leonard the Lyrebird: A Musical Story – composed by internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Ian Munro, produced by Blue Mountains-based concert pianist and music director Grace Kim, which premiered in Feb 2019 at Scenic World, Blue Mountains. • “Production quality is high, redefining expectations for self-published children’s books.” - Maura Pierlot, CBCA. • Stockists in Blue Mountains, Sydney, NSW, ACT, Vic, Qld, WA.• ​Read what others have to say about 'Leonard' and buy a signed copy ​now at http://www.jodiemcleod.com/books Show less

Sydney, Australia

I have worked as a features writer, copywriter, creative writer, ad writer, tagline writer, all-kinds-of-copy-writer for 15 years. My copywriting work has appeared on TV, on radio, in magazines, on the sides of semi-trailers, on company websites, brochures, business cards and more. A selection of my copywriting clients are listed at www.jodiemcleod.com/copywritingMy feature articles appear in a range of arts, entertainment, lifestyle, travel, career, architecture and industry… Show more I have worked as a features writer, copywriter, creative writer, ad writer, tagline writer, all-kinds-of-copy-writer for 15 years. My copywriting work has appeared on TV, on radio, in magazines, on the sides of semi-trailers, on company websites, brochures, business cards and more. A selection of my copywriting clients are listed at www.jodiemcleod.com/copywritingMy feature articles appear in a range of arts, entertainment, lifestyle, travel, career, architecture and industry publications, both in print and online. A selection of my editorial work is on my website at www.jodiemcleod.com/editorialI also have a degree in creative writing (Hons), and like to dabble - professionally! - in writing fiction and the occasional lyric and melody.My first children's book - Leonard the Lyrebird, which is set in the Blue Mountains - was published in September 2018. Read what people have to say about 'Leonard' and buy it online at www.jodiemcleod.com/booksThe best place to check out my work and get in touch is at www.jodiemcleod.com Show less