

About
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Lellie Lopter is a fictional writer and illustrator who probably lives in Australia. She has a tendency towards telling stories and is definitely not living a secret life as a boring academic. Lellie may or may not be addicted to peppermint tea.
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For the boring truth about Lellie, click here.
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An Interview with Lellie Lopter
Where do you actually live?
I live everywhere that I am, which is mostly in Australia.
Are drop bears real?
Yes. Very real and very dangerous.
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Are you real?
No. No I am not.
What's your favourite colour?
My favourite colour is called Xanadu. It is the only colour that I know that starts with 'X' and it reminds me of the colour of eucalyptus trees. The word Xanadu also reminds me of a poem called Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. It’s not a very funny poem but it does have some interesting words. The word Xanadu means an "idyllic, exotic, or luxurious place". In many ways, Australia is my Xanadu.
Do you play a musical instrument?
I play the violin and the kazoo. I prefer the kazoo but would love to learn to play the harp.
Which do you like best, fiction or non-fiction?
I love writing fiction but reading non-fiction.
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How do you illustrate your books?
I do not, will not and cannot draw. I use pastels and paints to create backgrounds and cut out my illustrations using scissors, coloured paper and glue.
Does Lellie Lopter rhyme with Helicopter?
Yes. Yes it does.
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What is your favourite things to write?
My favourite things to write are post-it-notes, and poems. I also like writing
longer stories and I love writing and receiving letters.
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Can I write to you?
Yes. I will even reply to your letter if you include your return postal address.
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Lellie Lopter
PO Box 13044
Mildura VIC 3502
Australia
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