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Why didn't the monsters haunt the people who had the necklace in the safe?

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Do you see the cave as more than just a physical place—could it represent the things Stacey has to uncover about herself or her culture?

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Do you think Stacey took the right course of action to save her sister?

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What similarities and differences do you see between Stacey and/or Laney’s experiences and your own

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What makes some of the rocks more special or spiritual than others?

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Is there any segment of the book you find is often overlooked but you find is very crucial to the plot?

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Do you think the overall message of the novel would have been different if you had decided to write it in Laneys point of view?

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Do you think there is a real ghost in Ghost Bird—or is the 'ghost' more of a symbol for something like lost culture, trauma or history?

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Did the monsters in the cave not eat Laney because she didn't have the necklace, whereas Dan had it around his neck?

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If Laney hadn't gone missing, do you think Stacey would've ever reconnected with her culture—or was this the only way she could "wake up"?

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Have you ever considered writing a book about Aunty May's and Nan's relationship when they were younger?

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Stacey’s dreams are full of symbols—like birds and shadows. How should readers interpret these moments, especially if they don’t share the same cultural background?

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In Ghost Bird, the bush isn't just a setting—it feels like a character. Did you mean for Country itself to have a voice?

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Do you have a favourite chapter, or which was the most interesting or fun to write?

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Was there a specific reason why you made Stacey and Laney mirror twins?

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Is there any phrase or quote that attracts you in the book?

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Why did you chose to make Stacey and Laney's dad absent?

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How do you balance writing a book that is scary and suspenseful but also deeply meaningful and respectful to culture?

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Ghost Bird is a book that incorporates strong elements of Indigenous culture into its narrative. How important is it to you to be able to tell your own stories about your community?

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Did the overall outcome of the book meet your expectation?

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would you ever write a sequal to this novel?

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What message, feeling, or impression did you want to leave the readers with?

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Why did you choose to tell the story through Stacey’s point of view?

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Was the end result what you expected it to be, or did the story evolve throughout the process of writing the book? (If so, what was the most unexpected part of the book?)

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Why did you choose to include themes of horror and mystery in this novel?

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What do you hope non-Indigenous readers take away from Ghost Bird about Aboriginal culture?

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What does Ghost Bird teach us about being brave—not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually?

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Did the rivalry reflect a real conflict that you observed?

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What was the most challenging part of writing Ghost Bird?

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What conversations do you hope Ghost Bird sparks in schools and communities like around culture racism and identity?

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The ending of the story leaves what was actually living in the cave unknown, can you comment on what it really was and what it represented? Does it have some cultural meaning?

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how did you come up with the title

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How do you want young reader—especially Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander teens—to feel after reading this story? Did your approach to this change during your writing process?

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Did you ever get writers block while writing this

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Was there anyone in your community who didn't want you to write the book? Was there anyone who thought it should be written differently?

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What aspect of the book do you feel reflects you the most?

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How do you proceed after you have written your first draft? Who do you get to read it? How many people do you show the first draft to? How do you get feedback? What questions do you ask?

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What was the significance to the book of the rivalry between the Thompsons and the Millers?

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Was Stacey always going to be the one who could see spirits, or did that idea come later when writing?

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What inspired you to position twin sisters as the central figures in a narrative steeped in mystery and suspense?

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was the story based on any real events, places and people from your own life or community?

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What does Ghost Bird say about the importance of listening to Elders and cultural knowledge?

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What was the time period of the creation of this piece of literature?

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why did you choose to show racism and discrimination in a small town setting? what did you hope the reader would feel and learn ?

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What inspired you to explore the connection between culture and the supernatural?

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what was your inspiration to craft such an incredible piece of literature

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What would you consider the climax?

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did you ever consider writing from Laney's point of view instead