about the author

Claire is an Australian author who has been writing picture story and children’s books since the age of 6. This is her first young adult novel. She sees herself as an observer of life and her philosophy is to create stories that entertain, inspire, educate or challenge the reader, whilst tacking subjects that children and adults alike can relate to such as food allergies, disability, organ transplant, mental health, Australian bushfires and floods. She can often be found writing at her desk with a chai latte and a cat on her lap.

about the book

‘Love you, love me,’ she grinned, ‘Jess, remember to have your head in the stars and your feet firmly on the ground.’‘And dance in the rain.’Jess, Crystal and Sophie had been friends since primary school but becoming a teenager brings its own challenges as the girls soon discover. At an age when life offers more opportunities and with it self-doubt and insecurities, Jess and her friends navigate the school social, an out-of-control party, underage drinking and family dynamics whilst trying to make sense of growing up. Throw in Steve, the mysterious charismatic new student that sells drugs that cure headaches, Vincent, the perfect date and Jake, a persistently annoying guy, and life becomes more interesting.Will they individually find the courage to ask for help as they deal with bothersome boys, self-harm, anxiety, confusion and overwhelming conditions? Or will they together discover through friendship, family and first love that no one is perfect?

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AUTHOR TALK - CORINELLA (AUSTRALIA)

Dear All, YOU ARE INVITED TO WATERLINE LIVING LIBRARY MAY EVENT FEATURING  Claire Chitty, International Bestselling author and Coronet Bay resident. Co-author of Navigating the Clicke ........

'Conversations with Claire'

Claire is writing a fortnightly article for South Gippsland Sentinel-Times, a regional newspaper (Australia) Her first article is as follows: In today’s busy world, it’s easy to forget what’s importan ........

Radio Interview-Southern FM-Melbourne

Claire Chitty was interviewed by Gaytana Adorna, a presenter on Southern 88.3 FM Radio (Melbourne, Australia) on 6th April 2023 regarding her three books that were all released in February 2023.  Gayt ........

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My philosophy as an author

As an author, I believe in creating a positive outlook in life. Being clairaudient, I’m always receiving messages, downloads and ideas to share, and if I ignore these snippets of information, they d ........

Testimonials

"Love you, Love me”An entertaining read and well written. Navigating life as a teenager can be very challenging and Claire beautifully addresses some of the ups n downs young people can experience in ........

Mental Health - The cost of beauty.

My intention for ‘Love You, Love Me’ was about addressing mental health, a complex issue.    Question is: where did this negative self-image stem from? In the 1950’s where marketing the  ........

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