Advice for writers.
Have you ever noticed how some people experience emotion outwardly, and others inwardly? I noticed this most recently as a parent, supporting my son and daughter through important exams. One of them took exams as cool as a cucumber, the other almost threw up with nerves, though I knew both…
Our lives have ups and downs. Our lives can also move forward and back, such as when we look to the future or examine the past. Our lives can also be filled with a murky mess of unknowns, such as when we journey to new places or meet new people,…
Waking up to praise… Who doesn’t like hearing good things about their work, especially first thing in the morning. Yesterday, I woke up to find a wonderful testimonial in my Inbox, from a client whose novel I recently edited. Big smiles all day! I love editing manuscripts – helping other…
I recently had food poisoning for six days, and it taught me a thing or two about life. For the first couple of days, I tried not eating much and sticking to plain foods, but my symptoms got worse. I had tests. The doctor advised me not to eat at…
Last week, I gave a talk at the 2023 Mosman Youth Awards in Literature about the value of the teenage mind. Thank you Mosman Library and Mosman Council for organising the awards night! As judge of the Senior Prose section, I wanted young writers to realise that their ideas, thoughts…
Australian Book Lovers supports and promotes Australian authors, believing that there’s nothing better than curling up with a good story. Their podcast is a mix of literary news, interviews, readings, discussions and contemplations. There’s also a handy search engine on their website, which helps you discover your next fantastic read!…
No matter how many monstrous creatures, villains or plagues we create in our imaginations, they are first and foremost reflections of what we most fear about society. Our evolving world might influence their shape and form over time, but they are still metaphors for our collective fears. Thus the 1830s…
