James Moloney papers

Correspondence to engage a literary agent, prior to submitting 'Crossfire' to publishers.

Correspondence regarding 'Crossfire' from University of Queensland Press (UQP).

• Three versions of the 'Crossfire' book cover;
• Promotional flyer prepared by the author;
• 1992 Family Award for Children's Books;
• Correspondence from readers;
• Assessment of UQP contract by the Australian Society of Authors and Moloney's family solicitor;
• UQP author questionnaire.

Original ending to 'Crossfire', changed at recommendation of Barbara Mobbs who declined to represent the novel as an agent.

Original manuscript of 'Crossfire', edited by Barbara Ker Wilson from UQP. 

Reviews of the novel 'Crossfire'.

First draft of 'Line of Fire', renamed 'Armalite Aldridge', later renamed 'Crossfire'.

Re-drafted manuscript of 'Armalite Aldridge', later renamed 'Crossfire'.

Draft of 'Crossfire' read by Kate Moloney, Jane Conolly and Moya Hickey with handwritten comments. Draft ending differs to the one sent to UQP.

Page proofs of the novel 'Crossfire' with author's corrections.

• Correspondence including the rights to publish extracts and non editorial correspondence from UQP;
• Book cover copies;
• 1993 Family Award for Children’s Books certificate;
• 1994 White Ravens catalogue that includes 'Dougy';
• 1994 Children’s Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award Short Listed Certificate;
• Photograph of Hotel Cunnamulla.

Correspondence from young and adult readers in response to the novel 'Dougy'.

Correspondence in response to the novel 'Dougy' from students at Xavier College, Kew.

Reviews of the novel 'Dougy'.

Earliest existing draft of 'The Moodagudda', later renamed 'Dougy'.

Second draft of 'The Moodagudda', later renamed 'Dougy'.

Third draft of 'The Moodagudda', later renamed 'Dougy'. Jane Connolly's comments in pencil and author in red pen.

Manuscript of the novel 'Dougy' sent to UQP.

Revised manuscript of the novel 'Dougy'.

Correspondence from young and adult readers in response to the novel 'Gracey'.

Research material related to the novel 'Gracey' including Nation Review, 21-27 Jul 1977 (vol. 7, no. 40).

Material associated with the Flemish edition of the novel 'Gracey', published in Belgium.

Unsuccessful negotiations to secure film rights for the novel 'Gracey'

Reviews of the novel 'Gracey'.

Miscellaneous material related to the novel 'Gracey' including: 

• Interview transcripts where the author discusses the novel 'Gracey' and 'Dougy';
• Draft article about the author's writing focused on 'Gracey';
• Correspondence and samples of proposed and actual book covers;
• Request to translate 'Gracey' into Pharsi;
• Requests and agreements to publish extracts;
• Non-editorial correspondence from UQP;
• UQP Children's Book catalogue;
• Invitations to the book's launch and
• A certificate of recommendation for the Human Rights Award.

Earliest draft of the novel 'Gracey', incomplete and interspersed with notes. 

Second draft of the novel 'Gracey' including notes.

Manuscript of the novel 'Gracey' sent to UQP and edited by Barbara Ker Wilson.

Page proofs of the novel 'Gracey' with corrections.

Correspondence from young readers in response to the novel 'Swashbuckler'.

Correspondence and other material related to the amateur film of the novel 'Swashbuckler' produced by Clinton Isle. 'The Swashbuckler' film on DVD and non-editorial correspondence from UQP.

Reviews and media coverage of 'Swashbuckler'.

Author's notes regarding the novel 'Swashbuckler'.

Earliest existing draft of the novel 'Swashbuckler'.

Revised draft of the novel 'Swashbuckler' with changes marked by the author. Includes original synopsis and a covering letter to Barbara Ker Wilson for a similar manuscript sent to UQP.

Revised manuscript of the novel 'Swashbuckler' sent to UQP after editorial discussions. Edited by Barbara Ker Wilson, includeds an author's summary of changes to the original submitted draft and a copy of the BMX chapter the editor wanted deleted, but was restored at the author's insistence.

Reviews of the novel 'Tunnels of Ferdinand', editorial correspondence, comments and questions from the editor; print out of the novel and draft cover designs with correspondence.

Original series proposal to agent and publishers for the novel 'Tunnels of Ferdinand'. Including plans, ideas, chapter outlines, deleted text, editorial correspondence and author's notes.

Manuscript of the novel 'Tunnels of Ferdinand' with corrections by editor and author. Includes sample chapter from the novel 'Scorpion's Tail'.

Chapter outlines for the novel 'Scorpion's Tail' including deleted text, author's notes, editorial correspondence and a letter to Margaret Connolly, Moloney's literary agent's children. 

Reviews and media release for the novel 'Scorpion's Tail'.

Early draft of the novel 'Scorpion's Tail'.

Editorial notes and correspondence for the novel 'Malig Tumora'. Including synopsis, revisions to box scenes, added and deleted text throughout the editing process, ideas, plans and chapter notes.

Correspondence to literary agent Margaret Connolly

Author's notes for for the novel 'Malig Tumora' along with chapter plans, early drafts of mazes and anagrams.

Manuscript of for the novel 'Malig Tumora' includes editorial corrections and correspondence.

Manuscript of the novel 'Malig Tumora' with editorial corrections, diagrams and text insertions.

Author's notes for the novel 'In the Lair of the Mountain Beast', chapter plans, early draft and notes for riddle and verse.

Author's notes for chapter plans of the novel 'In the Lair of the Mountain Beast' along with deleted text from early drafts.

Manuscript for the novel 'In the Lair of the Mountain Beast' with editorial corrections.

Author's notes and chapter outlines for the novel 'Doomsday'.

Deleted text from the novel 'Doomsday' includes editorial correspondence and an early draft of cover design.

Original manuscript for the novel 'Doomsday' and a manuscript with editorial and author corrections.

Reviews of the novel 'Boys and Books', promotional material and articles by the author.

Research material for the novel 'Boys and Books'.

Research material for the novel 'Boys and Books'.

Reading lists supplied by colleagues for the novel 'Boys and Books'.

Outline of the novel 'Boys and Books' sent to publisher, includes early drafts of some sections and editorial correspondence.

First draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Original completed manuscipt of the novel 'The Book of Lies', read by Kate Moloney.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Third draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies' with corrections.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies' with corrections.

Fourth draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Editied manuscript of the fourth draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies' with global changes.

Draft of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Original manuscript for the novel 'Blue Hair Day', edited manuscripts and two drafts. Also includes book covers, fax illustrations, newspaper clippings and four letters. 

Page proofs for the novel 'Blue Hair Day'.

Letters and book cover for the novel 'Moving House'.

Illustrations and page proofs for the novel 'Moving House'.

First draft of the novel 'Grommet Saves the World', author's notes, chapter outlines, illustrations and page proofs. Letters, book covers and the Unites States of America edition titled 'Scream World'. 

Manuscript of 'Duck Sounds', author's notes, ideas, correspondence, and United States of America edition titled 'Quack Quack', published in 2004.

Author's notes for the book '68 Teeth', research material about crocodile attacks, letters and structural reports from Penguin.

Two manuscripts of the book '68 Teeth' edited by Penguin. 

Author's notes, edited manuscripts, reader's report, first draft of cover and illustrations, correspondence and page proofs for book 'A Box of Chicks'.

Author's notes, for the book 'Intergalactic Heroes' including response, reviews and correspondence with World Word Weavers Press.

Folder also includes Clinton Isle playscript of 'Intergalactic Heroes' and draft of Lithuanian translated editon titled 'Galaktikos Didvyriai'. ​​​​​​

Drafts of the novel 'The Snake Man' including draft sent to Lothian with covering letter suggesting illustrations. Early samples of Peter Gouldthorpe's illustrations, reviews and correspondence related to the novel.

Research photographs for the book 'The Pipe', including the French translated edition 'L'Orage' and abridged United States of Amerian edition 'Trapped'.

Edited draft manuscript of the book 'The Pipe' with correspondence including media release; teachers' notes; early examples of cover; illustrations; page proofs; reviews; newsletter and computer disk.

First and second draft of 'The Truth about Possums' including page proofs and letter of invitation.

This folder contains the first, second and final draft of 'Examination Results' published in Celebrate, Penguin, 1996; final draft of 'The Cat and the Crow' published in Dark House ed. Gary Crew & Redd, 1995 and Correspondence.

Original manuscript of the novel 'David the Best Model Maker in the World' edited by Kai Ronai, correspondence and earliest known draft.

Page proofs and illustrations for the novel 'David the Best Model Maker in the World'.

Draft illustrations, reviews, and promotional materials for the novel 'David the Best Model Maker in the World'. Including correspondence, readers' reports and book covers. 

Author's notes for the book 'The Trolley Boys' includes chapter outlines, correspondence, and page proofs.

Notes for the unpublished children's novel 'A Family Secret'. Includes exercises from an evening course in writing undertaken at the Brisbane Institute of Art, family tree, chronology of events on loose sheets and Kate Moloney notes in response to a reading of 'A Family Secret' in pencil.

Rejection letters for unpublished children's novel 'A Family Secret'.

Complete manuscript of unpublished children's novel 'A Family Secret'.

First draft of 'The Riverbend One Day Cricket Team', an unpublished novel.

Second draft of 'The Riverbend One Day Cricket Team', an unpublished novel.

Third draft of 'The Riverbend One Day Cricket Team', an unpublished novel.

Revised draft of 'The Riverbend One Day Cricket Team', an unpublished novel.

Notes and planning for 'Joie de Vivre', an unpublished novel.

Periodic printouts of 'Joie de Vivre', an unpublished novel.

Reviews of the novel 'Black Taxi', promotional material, correspondence and award nominations.

Correspondence with Emma Kelso editor at Harper Collins about the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Liana Spoke's readers report and correspondence with Emma Kelso, editor at Harper Collins, about the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Correspondence with Tara Weikum editor of the novel 'Black Taxi' for the United States of America edition.

Author's notes for the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Early incomplete draft for the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Draft for the novel 'Black Taxi', edited by Emma Kelso, with author questions.

United States of American edition draft for the novel 'Black Taxi', edited by Tara Weikum.

Copy edited manuscript for the United States of America edition of the novel 'Black Taxi'.

United States of America edition of the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Notes, outline and rough drafts for 'Dark Secrets in a Black Taxi', an unpublished sequel to the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Working draft for 'Dark Secrets in a Black Taxi', an unpublished sequel to the novel 'Black Taxi'.

Three unpublished short stories sent to the Courier Mail for publication in their childrens' liftout: 'The Horror House', 'Last Main In' and 'An Accident on Camp'. 'Last Man In' forms the the basis for 'The Riverbend One Day Cricket Team', an unpublished novel.

Early notes for 'A Cold Wind in August', an unpublished adult novel. Ideas from which were incorporated in ''Joie de Vivre', an unpublished novel.

Notes and drafts of 'The Landrover', an unpublished picture book rejected by Leonie Tyle.

'The National Flock Reduction Scheme', an adult short story entered into a competition.

Research and early drafts for 'State of the Nation'. An adult thriller novel, referred to by the Moloney family as Asif.

'A Personal Account' written for an anthology edited by Stephen Matthews and published by Penguin. Includes correspondence. 

Notes and draft for 'The Break-Up', a young adult novella. Never sent to publisher.

Draft of 'Judge, Jury and Executioner'. An adult novel crime thiller, never sent to publisher.

Early chapter with author's notes for the first draft of the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains'.

Author's notes and text forming a new approach for the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains'.

Manuscript of the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains' with cover letter sent to UQP and Rayma Turton's reader's report. Including handwritten notes, ideas and verse.

Original manuscript of the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains' sent to UQP with cover letter. Includes preliminary editing and cards used in planning process.

Revised manuscript of the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains' after comments from Leonie Tyle. Manuscript shows editing.

Author's corrected proofs of the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains'.

Material associated with the movie 'Buzzard Breath and Brains' produced by Clinton Isle. Includes the film on DVD, music from the movie on CD and promotional material for the film.

Reviews and media for the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains'.

Miscellaneous material for the novel 'Buzzard Breath and Brains' including: 

• Correspondence between 11 year old Natalie Bell and the Author. Natalie inspired the characted of the same name in the novel;
• Letter from The Children's Book Council of Australia. 
• Book cover samples
• The Saint Martin's Youth Theatre script for Bookgig, used at the books launch.

Author's notes for the novel 'Angela'.

Chapter plans and notes for the novel 'Angela'.

Chapter plans, notes and research material for the novel 'Angela'.

Material given to the author by the late Lisa Bellear includes:

• Bellear's radio play typescript 'A Tribute To Sir Ronald Darling Wilson';
• Transcript of interview with Lisa Bellear. 

Earliest drafts of the novel 'Angela', which includes early chapters.

Text deleted from the original draft for the novel 'Angela'.

Second draft of the novel 'Angela', read by Leonie Tyle and earlier draft read by Jane Connolly.

Revised draft of the novel 'Angela' after editorial comment from Leonie Tyle, includes page setting.

Reviews for the novel 'Angela' and communication in relation to the Honourable Mention for 'Angela' for the 2001 UNESCO prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance and Peace.

Correspondence regarding the German edition of the novel 'Angela'. Includes letters from readers in Germany and German speaking area of Italy.

Correspondence from readers of the novel 'Angela'.

Reviews, correspondence and certificates for awards for the novel 'Touch Me'.

Correspondence from adults and children in response to reading the novel 'Touch Me'.

Correspondence relating to the book cover for the novel 'Touch Me'.

Reader's reports for the novel 'Touch Me', includes responses to reader's reports.

Deleted text from the novel 'Touch Me'.

Author's notes and research material for the novel 'Touch Me'.

Author's notes, ideas and early plans for the novel 'Touch Me'.

Author's notes and chapter plans for the novel 'Touch Me'.

First draft of chapters for the novel 'Touch Me'.

Early draft of the novel 'Touch Me', with extensive notes by author embedded in text.

Early completed draft of the novel 'Touch Me', read by Kate Moloney and Jane Connolly, includes ideas for improvement.

Second complete draft of the novel 'Touch Me'. Read by Leonie Tyle with comments on the manuscript.

Draft of the novel 'Touch Me' with editing in author's handwriting. This undated draft is believed to fit beween the second and third draft. 

Third draft of the novel 'Touch Me' sent to UQP and edited by Leonie Tyle, ready for page setting.

Correspondence with Julie Watts and Christine Alesich from Penguin for the novel 'Lost Property'.

Miscellaneous material related to the novel 'Lost Property':

• Feedback from Daniel Farrington, teenager who read the manuscript of 'Lost Property';
• The Lost Property Office at RailCorp, New South Wales, acknowledging receipt of a copy of 'Lost Property';
• Correspondence and contract offer from Penguin;
• Drafts and samples of book cover;
• Correspondence regarding awards and short listing for awards for 'Lost Property', includes award certificates;
• Speech notes introducing 'Lost Property'.

Author's notes for the novel 'Lost Property'.

Author's notes for the novel 'Lost Property' includes correspondence with editors.

Draft of the novel 'Lost Property' read by Kate Moloney, Daniel Farrington and Margaret Connolly. Draft sent to Penguin.

Draft of the novel 'Lost Property' edited by Christine Alesich from Penguin after editorial discussion including Christine Alesich and Julie Watts.

Author's notes for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Author's notes for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Author's notes for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Author's notes and chapter plans, with some associated text, for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Reader's reports for the novel 'The Book of Lies' from Australia, United Kingdom and the United States of America, includes author's response and correspondence with editor Emma Kelso.

Editorial correspondence with Australia, United Kingdom and the United State of America for the novel 'The Book of Lies'. Includes author's notes and draft of chapters.

Re-draft of opening chapter of the novel 'The Book of Lies' with comments by Lisa Berryman, correspondence between author and editors, author's notes and early drafts of maps.

Author's notes and chapter plans for re-write of the novel 'The Book of Lies'. Includes a letter and draft map.

Part 3 of the novel 'The Book of Lies' with Emma Kelso's comments in the margins.

Correspondence between the author and editor, Emma Kelso.

Correspondence regarding the auction of rights and international contracting of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Email correspondence with Lisa Berryman, unrelated to editing of the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Correspondence and material pertaining to the United States of America edition of the 'The Book of Lies', including book covers and six reviews.

Designs for book cover and internals, promotional material and one letter for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

Reviews and promotional material for the novel 'The Book of Lies'.

'The Book of Lies' United Kingdom and United State of America editions.

Proofs for correction by author and editors for the novel 'House on River Terrace'.

Draft of the novel 'House on River Terrace' edited for typesetting by Leonie Tyle.

Earliest completed draft of the novel 'House on River Terrace', titled 'Gwendolan's People' with editorial comment.

Earliest incomplete hardcopy draft of the novel 'House on River Terrace'.  At this stage, the novel's title was 'Origins' and the main character's name was Matthew Calder.

Author's notes from earliest ideas the novel 'House on River Terrace', including text from application to Australia Council for grant.

Author's notes and research related to novel 'House on River Terrace' including:

• Author's notes about sections of the story;
• Photographs of a house in West End belonging to Peter and Helen Ambrose that was used as the basis for the house in the novel;
• Lithuanian names supplied by Churchie student of Baltic origins;
• Barbara Ker Wilson reader's report;
• Courier Mail article about the relocated house that once stood on the spot on River Terrace where the novel takes place;
• Article about the conscription era.

Author's notes for the novel 'House on River Terrace'.

Sections of early drafts for the novel 'House on River Terrace'. Includes the first chapter where an old Moreton Bay fig tree narrates the story and deleted chapter six.

Reviews of the novel 'House on River Terrace'.

Material relating to the book cover for the novel 'House on River Terrace', certificate from 3M Talking Book and letters from readers.

Author's notes regarding the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove', including earliest planning.

Author's notes including photographs for the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove'.

Author's deleted text with references to Bill Pocker a deleted character.

Editorial responses to the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove' from Kate Moloney, Leonie Tyle from UQP and Barbara Ker Wilson the novel's editor, including author's notes.

Manuscript for the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove' sent to University of Queensland Press, read by Leonie Tyle, includes initial readers response. 

Manuscript for the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove' with author's changes based on Leonie Tyle reading.

Draft of the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove' with editing by Leonie Tyle.

Reviews and media coverage regarding the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove'.

Material relating to the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove':

• Correspondence about extract & audio rights; prizes and UQP non-editorial correspondence;
• Book cover samples and book rap text;
• Press releases and promotion schedules;
• Invitations to book launch and a stage presentation;
• Certificate from the Family Award and
• Talking Book Award certificate 1997.

Correspondence and other material related to 'De Veerpont' the Flemish (Belgium) edition of the novel 'A Bridge to Wiseman's Cove'.