Advice for writers.
Our desire to be loved drives us into relationships, families and communities – but not always the right ones. There may be predatory people waiting to take advantage, or we may simply believe deeper connections exist that don’t. Either way, when we open ourselves up to emotional connections with others,…
Change is slow, for people and places alike, because it’s in our nature to resist change. We don’t want to have to take a step back before moving forward. We fear the unpredictability of consequences. History teaches us that societal progress is inevitable, yet we often try to stick with…
As a fervent traveller, I know from experience just how much travelling into the unknown has the power to transform. Through it, you can test your skills and wit, face dangers of both the natural world and human kind, and you can return with greater wisdom and self-knowledge. Many times…
We have always told each other stories. Stories are how we connect with each other – sharing experiences to help others, emotions to better understand ourselves, and adventures for both entertainment and as warnings. Many such stories are repeated across the centuries, because they speak of universal truths or behaviours,…
Wow, big thanks to Studio42 for this amazing interview! The incredible Jules Cavendish and Cale Hellyer asked me such interesting questions, including: We also talked about my novels Towards White and When Dark Roots Hunt. Studio42 interview individuals from around the globe, seeking truth, and discussing a variety of ‘Life…
Wow, what better way to get into 2023 than with some heart-warming praise! In my last post, I talked about the importance of praise as a professional love language, to inspire buoyancy, hope and motivation (read that post over here). So imagine my joy when I then received this amazing…
For those of you who follow me on social media (as @ZenaShapter), you may have noticed a few videos happening lately! It all started at a recent writing retreat, after I photographed some beautiful Australian flowers during my morning walk. I posted them online, then thought they might have made…
