As an author, I receive quite a lot of requests for information about writing and publishing. Below are some useful links and resources that I have found wonderful on my journey toward publication.
If you live in Australia, I highly recommend considering attending conferences like http://www.kidlitvic.com/
An invaluable source of information about Australian Book Publishing can be found at Creative Kids Tales
I also suggest joining Society Of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators if you are serious about Children’s Book Writing
Some Fantastic Folk that I have personally used:
My Illustrator for Frankie Dupont Mysteries is Alexander Avellino Illustration
My Illustrator for Stellarcadia is Lawrence Mann Lawrence Mann
My Book Designer is Kim at Kila Designs
My Editor is Lauren McKellar laurenmckellar@gmail.com
My Book Resource Creator is Jenny at ABC Jenny
My Us Editor is Kathy at Kathy Edits For You