Description: A memoir is only a slice of a life. This 'questory' (quest + history) covers more than the beloved cake-eating hippo. 'Not Just a Piece of Cake' is a candid memoir of the realistic process of the process of creativity, via anecdotes. 'Anecdultery' is a Hazel original term for story as she takes the reader behind the books. Hazel shares the humour of a diverse work style and family life behind beloved characters like the cake-eating hippo. The hippocampus is where memories are kept. Collaborating with illustrators, performers, co-authors and even family, Hazel shares 'the process of the process of writing' and why storytelling matters - culturally and personally. ***REVIEWS*** "Discusses the practicalities of juggling family life with creative time" - Felicity Marshall "Couldn't put it down ... " - Wendy Tuckett "A most valuable resource for aspiring writers" - Juliet Sampson "A must- read ...Should be read by anyone who loves good anecdultery" - Shauna Hicks "Inspires those who wish to begin the author's journey and those on that journey" - Susanne Gervay
Brief description: Hazel Edwards has diverse genres amongst her 200 published books. She is best known for There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake now touring as a musical. In 2013, Hazel was awarded an OAM for Literature.