Gillian Rubinstein

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Gillian Rubinstein

Born Gillian Margaret Hanson
29 August 1942 (1942-08-29) (age 65)
Flag of the United Kingdom England
Residence Goolwa, South Australia
Other names Lian Hearn
G. M. Hanson
Spouse Phillip
Children Matt (b. 1974), Tessa (b. 1977) and Susannah (b. 1979)
Website
http://www.gillianrubinstein.com/

Gillian Rubinstein (b. August 29, 1942) is an award-winning Australian children's author and playwright. Born in Potten End, Hertfordshire,[1][2] England, Rubinstein split her childhood between England and Nigeria, moving to Australia in 1973.[3] As well as eight plays, numerous short stories and articles, she has written over 30 books. Her award-winning and hugely popular 1986 debut Space Demons introduced the themes of growing up and fantasy worlds which emerge often in her other writings. Books such as At Ardilla, Foxspell and Galax-Arena all received critical acclaim and multiple awards.

In 2001, Rubinstein published "Across the Nightingale Floor", the first of the best-selling 5 book Tales of the Otori series under the pseudonym, Lian Hearn. The series is set in a fictional island nation resembling feudal Japan and is her first work to reach an adult audience.

The name 'Lian', comes from a childhood nickname and 'Hearn' apparently refers to herons which are a prominent theme in the series. It has also been suggested that the surname is most likely borrowed from Lafcadio Hearn; one of the first Western writers to tackle Japanese mythology.

Gillian Rubinstein currently resides in Goolwa, South Australia.

  • Answers to Brut (Omnibus Books, 1991)
  • Galax-Arena (Hyland House, 1992) (2nd edition 2001)
  • Mr Plunkett's pool (Random House Australia, 1992) illustrated by Terry Denton
  • Keep Me Company (Viking, 1992) illustrated by Lorraine Hannay
  • Dog in, Cat Out (Ticknor & Fields, 1993) illustrated by Ann James
  • Foxspell (Hyland House, 1994)
  • Jake and Pete (Random House Australia, 1995) illustrated by Terry Denton
  • The Giant's Tooth (Puffin, 1995) illustrated by Craig Smith
  • Peanut the ponyrat (Heinemann, 1995)
  • Annie's Brother's Suit (Hyland House, 1996)
  • Witch Music and other stories (Hyland House, 1996)
  • Shinkei (Omnibus Books, 1996)
  • Sharon, keep your hair on (Random House Australia, 1996) illustrated by David Mackintosh
  • Under the Cat's Eye (Hodder Headline, 1997)
  • Jake and Pete and the stray dogs Random House Australia, 1997) illustrated by Terry Denton and be happy and look stylish
  • Each beach (Box Press, 1998) illustrations by Mark Sofilas
  • Hooray for the Kafe Karaoke (Random House Australia, 1998) pictures by David Mackintosh
  • The Pirates' Ship (Puffin Books, 1998) illustrated by Craig Smith
  • The Fairy's Wings (Puffin Books, 1998) illustrated by Craig Smith
  • Pure Chance (Walker Books, 1998) illustrations by Caroline Binch
  • Ducky's nest (Random House Australia, 1999) illustrated by Terry Denton
  • The Mermaid of Bondi Beach (Hodder Children's Books, 1999) illustrated by Anna Pignataro
  • Jake & Pete and the Catcrowbats (Random House Australia, 1999) illustrated by Terry Denton
  • Jake and Pete and the magpie's wedding (Random House Australia, 2000) with Terry Denton
  • Terra-Farma (Viking, 2001)
  • Prue Theroux : the cool librarian (Random House Australia, 2001) illustrated by David Mackintosh
  • The Whale's Child (Hodder Headline Australia, 2002)
  • The Tales of the Otori series under her Lian Hearn pseudonym.

Contents

[edit] Compilations

  • After Dark: seven tales to read at night (Omnibus/Puffin, 1988)
  • Before Dawn: more tales to read at night (Omnibus/Puffin, 1988)

[edit] Stories G.M. Hanson

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Towns & Villages in Herts - Potten End. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
  2. ^ Rubenstein, Gillian. Austlit. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.
  3. ^ Gillian Rubinstein: About Me - Personal Biography. Gillian Rubinstein. Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
  4. ^ Mystery Short Fiction: 1990-2006. William G. Contento. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.

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NAME Rubinstein, Gillian
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
SHORT DESCRIPTION Children's author and playwright
DATE OF BIRTH August 29, 1942
PLACE OF BIRTH England
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH