Why, Hello!
Lawrey can’t help but write whimsical, witty and outrageous stories that reflect his hyperactive and animated imagination.
He challenges himself to construct stories from extremely complex subject matter with multi-layered themes, simplifying it with illustrations and thought-provoking perspectives for children and middle grade readers.
With a Bachelor in Psychological Science and a polymath's intrigue for the avenues of Physics and Quantum mechanics, Lawrey thrives to deliver compelling stories that will leave audiences stimulated.
Learn more about what inspires Lawrey's writing by reading his articles in the Author Articulation tab.
Lawrey develops articles on the psychological science of writing, contributing to:
- Queensland School Library Association (QSLA)
- Hawkeye Publishing newsletter
- 30-Minutes a Month program through Central Queensland University (QCU)
- CQU newsletter
Education
Diploma of Screen in Animation, QANTM College.
Diploma of Screen in Film Production, QPIX.
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Central Queensland University (CQU).
Awards, Nominations and Credits
HALF-LIFE: THE AA BATTERY ADVENTURE
Middle Grade novel
Chanticleer International Book Awards: Gertrude Warner Awards Long-list 2024 (USA)
Readers’ Favorite Longlist 2024 (USA)
5-Star Readers’ Favorite review 2024 (USA)
Hawkeye Publishing Manuscript Development Competition Longlist 2024 (AU)
Chanticleer International Book Awards: Gertrude Warner Awards Long-list 2025 (USA)
American Book Fest: Featured Title 2025 (USA)
PRISM Awards/Get Your Arts In Gear: Best Literature Award Nominee 2025 (AU)
PRISM Awards/Get Your Arts In Gear: Best Literature Award Winner 2025 (AU)
Chanticleer International Book Awards: Gertrude Warner Awards Short-list 2025 (USA)
ODD ONE OUT
Short story collection
features Cans for Change published by Hawkeye Publishing, 2021.
Chanticleer International Book Awards: Gertrude Warner Awards Semi-finalist 2020 (USA)
SHOCKWAVES
Screenplay & Short film (2016)
Writer & Producer credit
VOID OF VALIDITY
Screenplay & Short film (2013)
Writer & Producer credit
DRILL
Screenplay & Short film
Writer & Producer credit
TYRANNY OF EVIL MEN
Screenplay credit
BlueCat Screenplay Competition Quarter finalist 2014.
HOW TO MAKE A MONSTER
Screenplay and Short film
Screenplay credit
QPIX/Screen Queensland short film screenplay finalist winner 2010.
Queensland's highest funded short film - $15,000.
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7VVB7sWfN4
Behind the Scenes video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUN8VY_O4nA
AUTHOR ARTICLES
Half-life article for Central Queensland University (2026)
https://www.cqu.edu.au/news/1268944/lawreys-turns-struggle-to-triumph-with-childrens-book
Authoring with Autism
Cans for Change article published on
https://www.poppyspagesediting.com/post/lawrey-goodrick-authoring-with-autism
Glenny (2025)
Article about medical negligence in QLD hospital
https://www.lawreygoodrick.com/post/glenny
Battery-ing for Gilmour (2025)
Article for Half-life published on Hawkeye Books website
as well as
https://www.lawreygoodrick.com/post/battery-ing-for-gilmour
Origin of Half-life: The AA Battery Adventure (2026)
Article in the Queensland School Library Association Quarterly Newsletter
as well as posted
https://www.lawreygoodrick.com/post/origin-of-half-life-the-aa-battery-adventure
