TIRIL
Independent Story Studio
Stories that stay with readers as they grow
TIRIL Studio develops picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction across three distinct imprints.
Each imprint is designed with its own tone, audience and visual language, while remaining part of a unified creative philosophy.
CHILDREN’S PICTURE BOOKS
by TJ Tumble
(Ages 0-8)
Warm, playful stories that support curiosity and confidence.
MIDDLE GRADE FICTIONby Tiril T
(Ages 8-12)Adventure-driven stories with layered themes and heart.
YOUNG ADULT FICTIONby GB Tiril
(Ages 13-adult)Literary stories exploring identity, growth and complexity.
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Featured Project
Flick & the Feeling Friends
TJ Tumble
Flick & the Feeling Friends is a picture book series created to help children recognise, name, and understand their emotions.Each story introduces one feeling through a soft, reassuring character and a simple emotional journey.The series supports emotional awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and classroom discussion.Alongside the stories, Flick & the Feeling Friends also includes optional emotional learning resources designed for parents, educators, early learning centres, and classrooms.Ages: 0–6
Genre: Picture Book Series
Focus: Emotional LiteracyPublishing and representation enquiries welcome.
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TJ Tumble
Children’s stories supporting big feelings & different ways of thinking.
Inclusive. Gentle. Imaginative.
Flick & the Feeling Friends
By TJ Tumble
(Ages 0-6)
Emotional literacy stories for young readers.16 books
“Oops!” said Oliver
By TJ Tumble
(Ages 3-7)Rhyming picture books about impulsive moments and better choices.
12 books
All Sorts of Awesome
By TJ Tumble
(Ages 3-7)
Curious nature discoveries told in rhyme.3 books
Captain Focus & the Distraction Pirates
By TJ Tumble
(Ages 3-7)
Focus-building adventures for busy minds.
6 books
The Colourblind ChameleonBy TJ Tumble
(Ages 3-7)Search-and-find stories of difference and belonging.6 books
What’s the Point of…
By TJ Tumble
(Ages 3-7)
Surprising, weird, wonderful, and sometimes embarrassing body functions.9 books
Breanna Bright’s Brilliant BrainBy TJ Tumble(Ages 5–9)Imaginative stories celebrating creative thinking and ADHD strengths.12 books
Clue CrewBy TJ Tumble(Ages 3-7)Gentle mysteries filled with visual clues, teamwork, and neurodivergent-friendly thinking.12 books
The Quiet WaysBy TJ Tumble(Ages 4–8)Thoughtful Australian animal stories exploring different ways of being.9 books
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Tiril T
Middle grade fiction for curious minds.
Where noticing matters.
A sparrow’s chance in a storm is a small chance - but it’s still a chance.
The cat’s out of the bag. Secrets can’t stay hidden forever.
Everyone admires the butterfly. No-one remembers the caterpillar.
A misunderstanding gives Max a reputation he never asked for.
One viral moment traps a girl inside a version of herself that isn’t real.
A student’s anonymous reviews begin destroying lives across the city.
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GB Tiril
Young adult short fiction exploring attraction, choice, and what remains unspoken.
Not all signals are meant to be answered - only understood.
Secrets lie in the remains.
You don’t always notice the moment you begin to drown.
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About
TIRIL Studio is an independent Australian story studio creating children’s, middle grade, and young adult fiction.Stories are developed across three author imprints:• TJ Tumble — playful, emotionally aware picture books
• Tiril T — layered middle grade adventure fiction
• GB Tiril — literary young adult fictionAcross all imprints, the studio focuses on emotionally intelligent storytelling, thoughtful structure, and long-term series cohesion
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Contact
For rights, representation, media or professional enquiries:
Studio contact: Gregory BakxTIRIL Studio is based in Australia.
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