Critical examination of bookish events, news and debate.
So far, it is estimated that 12 million hectares of Australian land have been burned in this year’s ‘Black Summer’ bushfires, at least 32 lives have been lost, and over 2,700 homes. Entire communities have been devastated and it will take time to recover: physically, mentally and financially. The WWF…
I’m thrilled to announce that in 2020 the Northern Beaches Council will again be publishing an anthology of 24 writers and artists, with me as editor. This time the theme is ‘portrait’! I am very excited to edit this anthology, as the 2019 anthology was so utterly amazing. All the…
Happy Book Day! Congratulations to all the fine writers included in the latest NBWG anthology, ‘Of Beasts & Butterflies’, launched on Saturday by our local Federal MP Zali Steggall! It’s an anthology of reimagined fairytales for a modern Australia, and I had the honour of being the anthology’s Editor-in-Chief, as…
The first ever collaborative community anthology supporting local writers, poets & artists: ‘Saltwater’ launched! #CreativeNorthernBeaches @magamnsw #northernbeacheslibraries #ManlyArtFestival2019
Last night I gave my judge’s report at the Mosman Literary Awards 2019, held at Mosman’s Barry O’Keefe Library. This annual prose and poetry competition attracts budding writers, poets and playwrights from schools across the state, all of whom compete for a share in the $2,000 prize pool. I’m the…
Check today’s date – because ten years from now life as we know it will no longer exist. A simple diagnosis from your doctor will involve consulting your genome sequence. Climate change will have altered every landscape. Virtual reality will be fully integrated into our everyday routines. We may not…
This week I’m over on the Northern Beaches Mums’ website talking about the power of creativity, children and how it will save their future. Creativity is crucial for raising the next generation of innovators whose mindset and problem-solving skills will solve today’s (and tomorrow’s) greatest challenges. Here’s my article: Have…
