“It’s the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.”
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Hi, I’m Rory, a big kid with a beard. I enjoy picture books, fist bumps, stuff, items and things. I love Dad jokes, words that rhyme, sticky date pudding and my wife and daughter. When I was a kid I had difficulty reading and because of that I didn’t enjoy it. A few good books *cough* Harry Potter *cough* changed this and now you won’t find me without a book – usually a historical fiction. Because of this I try to write books that will engage young readers so that they too will grow up with a love of reading. My latest books are Sebastian Stands Out and Book Week Bear but there are plenty more on the way. I live in Toowoomba with my wife, our beautiful little girl and our doggo Cooper (aka Coopy) who can be spotted over on my Instagram @roryhmatherauthor.
FIVE FUN FACTS:
- I LOVE potatoes…
- I have a slight lisp and sometimes have trouble with the letter R – which is awkward because there are two of them in my name…
- When I was a kid I lived on a boat and sailed all the way around the world with my family. It took years and though I kept an eye out I didn’t see any mermaids…but I’m pretty sure they exist.
- I have been to every continent except Antarctica.
- You can now order my tenth book Sloths Love Parties online or at all good bookstores.
Rory H. Mather - Children's Author 