I’ll be attending the following events to talk about my writing, to teach what I know, and to encourage creativity throughout the community. If you can join in, please do! It would be wonderful to meet you.
If you’d like to invite me to an event you’re organising, or to arrange one near you, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
–2024–
18-20 October 2024
Three days at the Mercure Kooindah Waters, Central Coast, NSW – facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
28 August 2024
6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2023.
18-19 July 2024
12-1.30pm Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney – presenting my Mod C: Craft of Writing talk to Year 12.
24 June 2024
10.30-12.30 Mona Vale Creative Space and Gallery, Mona Vale, Sydney – teaching my Creative Writing Awaits! workshop for Northern Beaches Council’s Arts & Culture.
9 May 2024
Full Day at Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney – appearing at the Ascham Writers’ Festival, teaching workshops and presenting.
20 March 2024
11.30am-1pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – teaching a creative writing workshop for the 2024 Seniors Festival ‘Reach Beyond’.
15-16 March 2024
Two full days at the Manly Writers’ Festival, Manly, Sydney – writing workshops for Years 7-9, appearing and presenting about my writing, attending an author breakfast and evening after-party.
13 March 2024
11.30am-1pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – teaching a creative writing workshop for the 2024 Seniors Festival ‘Reach Beyond’.
–2023–
8 November 2023
10am-11.45am State Library of NSW, Sydney – teaching a writing workshop for the Society of Women Writers NSW, ‘Imagineering Worlds’.
1-2.15pm State Library of NSW, Sydney – presenting an author talk ‘Writing for Different Ages’ over a literary luncheon for the Society of Women Writers NSW.
20-22 October 2023
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
23 August 2023
6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2023.
13 July 2023
12-1.30pm Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney – presenting my Mod C: Craft of Writing talk to Year 12.
26 June 2023
7-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – Author Talk ‘Writing for Young People’. Copies of ‘When Dark Roots Hunt’ will be available to purchase!
24 May 2023
11-11.30am Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – book reading for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023.
20 May 2023
5.30pm-6.30pm Harry Hartog Warringah Mall – launching my amazing new Young Adult science fantasy novel ‘When Dark Roots Hunt’! More details over here.
12 May 2023
Full Day at Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney – appearing at the Ascham Writers’ Festival, teaching workshops and presenting to Years 7-8.
13 April 2023
11-12.30 Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick NSW 2031 – presenting my creative writing workshop for teens ‘Theme + Voice = Story’. Book here.
12 April 2023
2-3.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Turn Ideas Into Story’ creative writing workshop for teens aged 12-18. Book here.
–2022–
21-23 October 2022
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
29 September 2022
11am-12.30pm Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick NSW 2031 – presenting my ‘Teen Creative Writing Workshop’ for teens aged 12-18.
31 August 2022
6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2022.
24 August 2022
1.15-2.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney – Book Week ‘Dreaming With Eyes Open’ author talk to students.
13 August 2022
9-5pm Harry Hartog Warringah Mall – appearing at the Northern Beaches Council’s #CreativeOpen, featuring on the Local Author Table and being a book coach in the Publishing / Writing Q&A Booth (bookings required).
27 July 2022
6.45-8.30pm State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 – celebrating the launch of ‘Doing It My Way’ by Jan Latta, as her editor.
27 June 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
30 May 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
25 May 2022
11-11.30am Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – book reading for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2022.
2 May 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
21 March 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
14 March 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting my ‘Teen Creative Writing Workshop’ for teens aged 12-18, in preparation for the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature.
28 February 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
17 February 2022
2-3pm Warringah Mall Community Rooms, The Belong Club, CCNB Sydney – presenting my workshop ‘The Poetry Outlet’.
31 January 2022
6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.
25 January 2022
2-3pm The Belong Club, CCNB Sydney – presenting an online workshop ‘The Poetry Outlet’.
–2021–
25 August 2021
6.00-6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2021.
21 April 2021
6.30-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘How to Write Dialogue‘ writing workshop. Bookings via the library.
3 March 2021
6.30-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting ‘Get Your Life Story Started‘ writing workshop. Bookings via the library here.
13 February 2021
2-4pm Mid-North Coast Writers Centre – presenting ‘Stories Are About Change’ creative writing workshop. NOW: online. Bookings here.
–2020–
9 December 2020
2.30-4.30pm Glen Street Theatre, Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085 – appearing at the Northern Beaches Libraries’ Local Author Showcase. NOW: online.
17 September 2020
6-8pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly NSW – launching the Northern Beaches Council ‘Portrait’ anthology, edited by me as part of the 2020 ‘Art & Words Project‘ in conjunction with Northern Beaches Libraries and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum. NOW: online.
26 August 2020
6.00-6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2020. NOW: via Instagram Live Link.
23 July 2020
6.30-9.30pm Erina Library, Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Erina NSW 2250 – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Skills for All Levels’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the library on 02 4304 7650. NOW: via Skype.
18 February 2020
10-3pm Writing Nook, Allambie – teaching my ‘Essentials’ creative writing workshop. Book via my workshop form.
–2019–
9 November 2019
2-3pm Sonia’s, Manly NSW 2095 – launching the short story anthology ‘Of Beasts & Butterflies’, edited by me as part of the the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group. Come and delight in these fairytales reimagined for a modern Australia. Includes a story by me!
15 October 2019
10am-2pm Carer’s Day Out, Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016 – teaching FREE twenty-minute poetry workshops as part of Carers Day Out, National Carers Week.
20-22 September 2019
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
15 September 2019
3-4pm Manly Art Gallery & Museum, West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095 – teaching ‘Hidden Stories in Art’. Enrich your creative experience of art by writing a piece of micro-fiction, inspired by MAG&M’s 2019 festival exhibitions. Create a story reflective of the tension and conflict inherent in the works, understand the mastery of resolution, and explore the worldbuilding practices of writing. Book here.
12 September 2019
6-8pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly NSW – launching the Northern Beaches Council ‘Saltwater’ anthology, edited by me as part of the 2019 ‘Art & Words Project‘ in conjunction with Northern Beaches Libraries and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.
28 August 2019
6.30-7.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2019.
18 July 2019
10.30am-12pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
2pm-3.30pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
16 July 2019
10.30am-12pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087 – teaching Lower Primary Focus to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1pm-2.30pm Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose NSW 2085 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
10 July 2019
10.30am-12pm Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale NSW 2103 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
2pm-3.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 – teaching Lower Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
21 June 2019
10.30am-1.30pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Sydney – teaching ‘Exquisite Storytelling: Advanced Techniques’. Book via the library on 02 9978 4098 or mosman.nsw.gov.au.
14 June 2019
10.30am-1.30pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Sydney – teaching ‘Starting From Scratch: Story Creation‘. Book via the library on 02 9978 4098 or mosman.nsw.gov.au.
11 June 2019
5pm-7pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging for Beginners’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
2 June 2019
9am-3pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Skills for All Levels’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
7 May 2019
6pm-8pm Northern Beaches Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘The Year Your Book Gets Written’. This year-long course will lead you through the planning, writing and development of a full-length manuscript. Challenge yourself and make this the year you finally write your book! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
10 April 2019
9.15am-1.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney – teaching ‘High School Focus’. A vibrant imaginative workshop to develop storytelling skills and deepen an understanding of writing techniques.
9 April 2019
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Skills for All Levels’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
5pm-7pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging for Beginners’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
8 April 2019
9.15am-1.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney – teaching ‘High School Focus’. A self-exploratory, detail-focused workshop to extend storytelling skills and enrich existing writing techniques.
6 April 2019
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy’. A transformative workshop that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au.
2 April 2019
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Use Your Life as Inspiration for a Story!’ writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
16 March 2019
10am-12pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – an inclusive world celebrates diversity in all its forms. Learn how to help accelerate social change through your stories in my ‘Character Challenge: Diversity Masterclass’ class. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12.30pm-3.30pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – learn how to create dynamic dialogue with conflict in my Make Talk Matter: Dialogue Masterclass. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5 March 2019
2pm-5.30pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney – teaching ‘Self-Publishing for Beginners’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
22 February 2019
6pm-8pm Dee Why RSL, 3rd Floor, Pittwater Road, Dee Why 2099 – appearing at the Northern Beaches Council’s ‘Express Yourself Expo’ for Seniors Week 2019. Come along, it’s free!
6 February 2019
6pm-8pm Glen Street Theatre, Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085 – appearing at the Northern Beaches Council’s ‘Continue the conversation – Information Evening’ to talk about increasing participation in the arts. Come along to find out more by registering your free spot here!
–2018–
11 December 2018
11am-12pm The Booklovers’ Club Northern Beaches, The Tramshed, 1395a Pittwater Road, Narrabeen, NSW 2101 – author appearance to discuss collaborative writing with my writers group, the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group.
19-21 October 2018
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
16 October 2018
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Get Your Creative Writing Started!’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
5pm-7pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging for Beginners’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
10 October 2018
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Write Speculative Fiction’. A transformative workshop that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
9 October 2018
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching my ‘Use Your Life as Inspiration for a Story!’ writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
4.30pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching ‘Self-Publishing for Beginners’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
4 October 2018
9am-12pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – learn how to create dynamic dialogue with conflict in my Make Talk Matter: Dialogue Masterclass. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – an inclusive world celebrates diversity in all its forms. Learn how to help accelerate social change through your stories in my ‘Writing Stories With Diversity’ class. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
2 October 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Sydney – teaching my Writing Technique Development Day class for young writers aged 10-18yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
16 September 2018
9am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘Fiction Feedback’. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000.
29 August 2018
6.30-7.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2018.
19 August 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘Writing Speculative Fiction’. A transformative workshop that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
14 August 2018
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘How to Start Blogging’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
12 August 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
5 August 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Turning Life Into Fiction writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
19 July 2018
10.30am-12pm Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale NSW 2103 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
2pm-3.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
12 July 2018
10.30am-12pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1pm-2.30pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
11 July 2018
10.30am-12pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087 – teaching lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1pm-2.30pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1 July 2018
9am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘Fiction Feedback’. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000
24 June 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Turning Life Into Fiction writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
16 June 2018
2-3pm Manly Bowling Club, Manly NSW 2095 – launching the short story anthology ‘A Noise on an Island’, edited by me as part of the the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group. What would you do if a long-abandoned quarry near you started emitting a strange noise? Includes a story by me!
12 June 2018
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
27 May 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
8 April 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy’. Two transformative workshops that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
20 February 2018
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘The Year Your Book Gets Written’. This year-long course will lead you through the planning, writing and development of a full-length manuscript. Challenge yourself and make this the year you finally write your book! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
18 February 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Turning Life Into Fiction writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
11 February 2018
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
6 February 2018
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au.
9 January 2018
11am-12pm The Booklovers’ Club Northern Beaches, Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why 2099 – author appearance to discuss my novel Towards White.
–2017–
21 & 28 November 2017
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
14 November 2017
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5 & 12 November 2017
9.30am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy’. Two transformative workshops that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
28 October 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Turning Life Into Fiction writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
17 October 2017
10am-2pm Carer’s Day Out, Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016 – teaching FREE half-hourly writing inspiration workshops as part of Carers Day Out, National Carers Week.
13-15 October 2017
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group writing retreat.
12 October 2017
BOOK LAUNCH!! Please join me to celebrate the launch of my novel ‘Towards White’, 6.30pm Thursday 12th October, Harry Hartog Warringah Mall.
29 September – 2 October 2017
Four full days in Canberra – appearing at Conflux 13…
- Friday 4pm: appearing on ‘Self publishing – doing it properly’ panel.
- Saturday 10am: appearing on ‘Youngest sons & daughters: youth characters in fairy tales’ panel.
- Saturday 2.30pm: BOOK LAUNCH!! Please join me to celebrate the launch of my novel ‘Towards White’.
- Saturday 4-6pm: teaching my writing workshop Vividness & Voice
- Sunday 11am: appearing on ‘starting writing later in life’ panel.
- Monday 10am: appearing on ‘WTF is crossover anyway?’ panel.
- Monday 1.30pm: appearing on ‘Writing across cultures with out @#!!*&ing it up’ panel.
23 September 2017
1pm-3.30pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – FREE for young writers only, I am supporting the Manly Arts Festival by teaching my Make Talk Matter: Dialogue Masterclass. Call the library to book: 02 9976 1720.
13 September 2017
5pm-8.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12 September 2017
5pm-7.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
10 September 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
4 September 2017
6.30-9pm Mosman Library, 605 Military Rd, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Just call the library to book: 02 9978 4091.
30 August 2017
6.30-7.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2017.
29 August 2017
5pm-8.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
8 & 15 August 2017
5pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Turning Life Into Fiction writing class for those who have led an interesting life and want to use it as inspiration for a good book. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
13 July 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Write Your Own Book writing class for young writers aged 10-16yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12 July 2017
11am-12.30pm Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose NSW 2085 – teaching Problems in Wonderland to lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1.30pm-3pm Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose NSW 2085 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
11 July 2017
11am-12.30pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching Problems in Wonderland to lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1.30pm-4.30pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching High School Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
6 July 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Writing Technique Development Day class for young writers aged 10-16yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5 July 2017
11am-12.30pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087 – teaching Problems in Wonderland to lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1.30pm-3pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
4 July 2017
11am-12.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 – teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
1.30pm-4.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 – teaching High School Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.
19 & 26 June 2017
5pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy’. Two transformative workshops that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
28 May 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
10 May 2017
5pm-7.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12 April 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Writing Technique Development Day class for young writers aged 10-16yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
10 April 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my Write Your Own Book writing class for young writers aged 10-16yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5 April 2017
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘The Year Your Book Gets Written’. This year-long course will lead you through the planning, writing and development of a full-length manuscript. Challenge yourself and make this the year you finally write your book! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
2 April 2017
9.15am-12.45pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching ‘Stories Are About Change’. Discover how theme, conflict and character can all benefit from a structural review! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
19 March 2017
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Essentials’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
14 March 2017
9.30am-12.30pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100 – teaching ‘Introduction to Creative Writing’ for the Seniors Festival 2017. Book here.
4 March 2017
12pm-2.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000
21 February 2017
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney – teaching ‘The Year Your Book Gets Written’. This year-long course will lead you through the planning, writing and development of a full-length manuscript. Challenge yourself and make this the year you finally write your book! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
–2016–
8 December 2016
3.30-7.30pm Blackmores Christmas Twilight Charity Market, Blackmores Campus, 20 Jubilee Ave, Sydney – this event is designed to give back to communities in need in Australia, and I will be selling books on behalf of the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group to raise money as always for The Kids’ Cancer Project. Come along! I’ll be happy to talk to you about all things writing… as long as you buy a book! There will also be Santa photos, FREE kids face painting, holiday crafts, yoga classes for kids and adults, Christmas carols and much more.
26 November 2016
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Narrabeen Campus, Sydney – teaching ‘Get a Professional Critique of Your Creative Writing’. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000
19 November 2016
Adelaide SA (Shakespeare’s Bookshop) – You’re invited to the Adelaide launch of my joint alter ego, Z.F. Kingbolt! I created the identity of Z.F. Kingbolt with a bunch of writer friends specifically to engage readers between 8-14yrs and Into Tordon is the result. Come and celebrate this release by MidnightSun Publishing! More details to come!
18 November 2016
6.30pm-7.30pm Sunkissed Bar & Grill, Level 1, 49-53 N Steyne Manly NSW – You’re invited to the launch of the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group short story anthology ‘A Fearsome Engine‘. Come and explore the relationship between humans and technology in this awesome anthology, including a story by me! More details to come!
13 November 2016
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Day’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
22 October 2016
9.30am-1pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1.30pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Stories Are About Change’. Discover how theme, conflict and character can all benefit from a structural review! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
4pm-5pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Author Promotion & Marketing’. Whether you’ve written an ebook or a printed book, you need to let people know about it. Find out how in this course! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
21 October 2016
6pm Berkelouw Books, Balgowlah NSW – You’re invited to the Sydney launch of my joint alter ego, Z.F. Kingbolt! I created the identity of Z.F. Kingbolt with a bunch of writer friends specifically to engage readers between 8-14yrs and Into Tordon is the result. Come and celebrate this release by MidnightSun Publishing! More details here.
15 October 2016
11am-1.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Whether you’re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you’ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
2pm-4.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Introduction to Social Media’. Don’t get left behind, get involved! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
9 October 2016
12.30-1.30pm Book Expo Australia, The Pavilion, Rosehill Racecourse, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW – appearing at Book Expo, where books come alive! This is a dedicated (and ticketed) event for the reading public to engage with authors and publishers. During this particular hour, I will be on a panel talking about collaborative writing.
28 September 2016
10am-1pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – FREE author appearance for young writers only, supporting the Manly Arts Festival by teaching my Vividness & Voice workshop.
17 September 2016
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Narrabeen Campus, Sydney – teaching ‘Get a Professional Critique of Your Creative Writing’. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000
11 September 2016
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Toolkit’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
31 August 2016
6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2016.
27 August 2016
9.30am-1pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1.30pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Smart Short Story Structure For Meaningful Stories’. Explore the short form from a structural perspective, examining how theme, conflict and character can make your story shine! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
4pm-5pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Author Promotion & Marketing’. Whether you’ve written an ebook or a printed book, you need to let people know about it. Find out how in this course! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
20 August 2016
11am-1.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘What’s Social Media & How Can I Use It?’. Don’t get left behind, get involved! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
2pm-4.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Attract a regular audience, learn about googlebots, SEO, content generation and more! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5-7 August 2016
Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie, NSW – appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group inaugural writing retreat.
30-31 July 2016
10am-4pm BezerkaCon 2, Balmain, Sydney – appearing on panels and judging the BezerkaCon short story competition.
29 July 2016
9.30am Manly West Public School, Griffiths St, Balgowlah Sydney – presenting the winning entries of the Manly West Public School short story competition.
23 July 2016
8am-8pm NBWG Write-a-Book-in-a-Day attempt – the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group is taking the WABIAD challenge to raise money for The Kids Cancer Project at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Please support us – donate via the links here!
26 June 2016
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Toolkit’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
18 & 25 June 2016
1.30pm-4.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Write Your Life Story’. What story could be more important than the story of your life? Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
11 June 2016
3pm Manly Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – You’re invited to the launch of my co-authored ‘middle grade’ fiction for 8-14yr olds “Rider & the Hummingbird“!
4 June 2016
1pm-4.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
24 May 2016
4pm-6.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Social Media for Seniors’. Don’t get left behind, get involved! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
21 May 2016
10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Brookvale Campus, Sydney – teaching ‘Get a Professional Critique of Your Creative Writing’. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000
17 May 2016
5pm-7.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Social Media for Business’. Do you have a business venture that might benefit from a social media platform? Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
10 May 2016
5pm-7.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Attract a regular audience, learn about googlebots, SEO, content generation and more! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
19 March 2016
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Social Media for Seniors’. Don’t get left behind, get involved! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Attract a regular audience, learn about googlebots, SEO, content generation and more! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
5 March 2016
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘Social Media for Business’. Do you have a business venture that might benefit from a social media platform? Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
28 February 2016
9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Creative Writing Toolkit’ workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
27 February 2016
9am-11.30am Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘How to Self-Publish a Book’. If you’re interested in self-publishing but don’t know where to start – this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12noon-2.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching my ‘Blogging Bootcamp’ workshop. Attract a regular audience, learn about googlebots, SEO, content generation and more! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
9 February 2016
6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching ‘The Year Your Book Gets Written’. This year-long course will lead you through the task of planning, writing and developing a full-length manuscript. Challenge yourself and make this the year you finally write your book! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
–2015–
24 October 2015
9am-11.30am Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching a Blogging Bootcamp workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
12noon-5.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Know Your Writing Strengths workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
18 October 2015
10am-4pm Book Expo Australia, Exhibition Hall 5, Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park – appearing at Book Expo, where books come alive! This is a dedicated (and ticketed) event for the reading public to engage with authors and publishers. Check out the program here!
17 October 2015
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Creative Writing Bootcamp workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
27 September 2015
10am-4pm Writers in the Park, Centennial Park, Sydney – appearing at a FREE festival for authors and readers in the beautiful Centennial parklands. Come along, entry is free!
22 September 2015
10am-4pm Manly Library, Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – leading a FREE writing workshop for young writers in celebration of the Manly Arts Festival 2015.
5 September 2015
12noon-2pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – appearing at a FREE open day. Find out what I do at our local community college and what courses I’ll be offering in term 4 of 2015.
26 August 2015
4pm-5pm Celebrating Book Week 2015, I will be appearing at Manly Library to talk about Scribbles in the Dark and A Dolphin for Naia. Prizes. Cookies. Books. What more could you want?
22 August 2015
10am-12noon Belrose Country Club, Sydney – teaching a creative writing class.
15 August 2015
8am-8pm NBWG Write-a-Book-in-a-Day attempt – the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group is taking the WABIAD challenge to raise money for The Kids Cancer Project at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Please support us – donate via the links here!
5 August 2015
9.30am-11.30am Manly Vale Public School, Many Vale, Sydney – teaching Problems In Wonderland: Stories That Matter workshop for kids.
26 July 2015
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching How to Get Social Media Working for You workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching a Blogging Bootcamp workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
25 July 2015
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Creative Writing Bootcamp workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
23 May 2015
10am-12noon Belrose Country Club, Sydney – teaching a creative writing class.
3 May 2015
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Creative Writing for a Modern Audience workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
2 May 2015
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Discovering the Online World workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching a Blogging Bootcamp workshop. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.
17 April 2015
10am-4pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – leading a FREE writing workshop for young writers in celebration of National Youth Week 2015.
21 March 2015
10am-12noon Belrose Country Club, Sydney – teaching a creative writing class.
12 March 2015
12.15pm-2pm State Library of NSW, Sydney – teaching a literary workshop for the Society of Women Writers NSW, preceded by a literary morning tea at 10.15am.
8 March 2015
11.15am-12.30am Stanton Library, 234 Miller Street, North Sydney – guest speaker for Write Publish Grow.
7 March 2015
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Social Media Bootcamp workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching a Blogging Bootcamp workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
28 February 2015
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Creative Writing Bootcamp workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
11 February 2015 -> moved to 12 March
10am-11.45am Dixson Room, State Library of NSW, Sydney – teaching a literary workshop for the Society of Women Writers NSW.
–2014–
29 November 2014
4pm-5pm Dymocks Bookstore, Warringah Mall, Sydney – celebrating the launch of my two co-authored award-winning teen fiction books “Scribbles in the Dark” and “A Dolphin for Naia”. To attend, please get in touch!
22 November 2014
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching How to Make Social Media Work for You workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching a Blogging for Connection workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
15 November 2014
10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Creative Writing Bootcamp workshop. Click on the link to book, or just call the college on: 02 9968 4000.
4 October 2014
11am-2pm Ettalong Writers Group, Central Coast NSW – teaching Vividness & Voice + Social Media for Writers.
3 October 2014
10am-11.30am NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – guest speaker for the First Friday Club, a FREE and exclusive event for members. I will be joining the club for a group conversation about writing.
24 September 2014
10am-4pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly NSW 2095 – leading a FREE writing workshop for teens.
20 September 2014
10am-3pm Online Writing Workshop – teaching Know Yourself as a Writer workshop online. For more information, contact me directly. You just need a computer with a decent internet connection!
23 August 2014
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching How to Make Social Media Work for You workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Blogging for Connection workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
17 August 2014
8am-8pm NBWG Write-a-Book-in-a-Day attempt – the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group is taking the WABIAD challenge to raise money for The Kids Cancer Project at Westmead Children’s Hospital. Please support us – donate via the links here!
16 August 2014
2.30pm-4pm Forestville FAW, Forest Community Arts Centre, Darley Street, Forestville – teaching Vividness & Voice workshop. No need to book, just come along!
10 August 2014
9.30am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Writing Safari: The Big 5! workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
7 June 2014
9.30am-3pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Writing Safari: The Big 5! workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
31 May 2014
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching How to Make Social Media Work for You workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Blogging for Connection workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
3 May 2014
11am-12noon New England Writers’ Centre, Armidale NSW – teaching a one-hour Blogging for Writers workshop as part of the Creative Writing Online project. Details here!
8 April 2014
7pm-9.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
29 March 2014
10am-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching How to Know Yourself as a Writer workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
14 January 2014
7pm-9.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
11 January 2014
10am-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Writing Safari: The Big 5! workshop. Places are really limited for this one, so book quickly to avoid disappointment! To book go here, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
–2013–
13 December 2013
5pm-8pm NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – attending Christmas party (event for NSW Writers’ Centre members only).
10 December 2013
6pm Galaxy Bookshop, 131 York Street, Sydney – launching Patty Jansen’s sci-fi novel “Ambassador”.
30 November 2013
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop (this has sold out every term to date!). See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
1pm-2pm Society for Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, The Hughenden Boutique Hotel, Woollahra – appearing, shopping for books & eating a sausage sandwich!
24 November 2013
1pm-2pm NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – teaching about marketing & promotion as part of @WritingNSW’s DIY Digital Seminar. Come along!
23 November 2013
10am-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Writing Safari: The Big 5! workshop. Places are really limited for this one, so book quickly to avoid disappointment! To book go here, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000.
11 November 2013
9.30am-11.00am Manly Vale Public School, Many Vale, Sydney – teaching Problems In Wonderland: Stories That Matter workshop for kids.
7 November 2013
10am-11.30am Garden Amphitheatre, Westmead Children’s Hospital, Sydney – receiving awards for Best Book, Best Illustrations & Most Sponsorship Raised for the 2013 Write-a-Book-in-a-Day challenge.
7 September 2013
10am-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Writing Safari: The Big 5! workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000. Want to see a movie about the course? Just click here!
3 September 2013
7pm-9.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop. See here to book, or just call the college: 02 9968 4000. Want to see a movie about the course? Just click here!
21 June 2013
9.30am-11.00am Manly Vale Public School, Many Vale, Sydney – teaching Problems In Wonderland: Stories That Matter workshop for kids.
13 June 2013
7pm Books Kinokuniya, The Galleries, Level 2, 500 George Street (opposite QVB), Sydney – appearing at the NSW Writers’ Centre program launch. Come and hear me trying to mash together social media and fairytales! Just contact the NSW Writers’ Centre if you’d like to come along (for numbers).
7 June 2013
9.45am-10.45am Manly Vale Public School, Many Vale, Sydney – teaching Problems In Wonderland: Stories That Matter workshop for kids.
4 June 2013
7pm-9.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop. SOLD OUT!! (But the workshop will be run again on 7th September, see above.)
18 May 2013
7.30pm-9.45pm Independent Theatre, North Sydney – attending 18th Annual Aurealis Awards.
1 May 2013
6.30pm-9.30pm NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – teaching Social Media for Writers seminar.
25-28 April 2013
Four full days at Rydges Capital Hill in Barton, Canberra – appearing at Conflux 9 / Natcon Speculative Fiction Festival…
- Friday 9am-11am: teaching social media for writers workshop.
- Friday 11am: readings from my latest award-winning work.
- Friday 11.30am: author signing.
- Saturday 10.00am-10.55am: appearing on “Writing Communities” panel.
- Sunday 3.30pm-4.25pm: appearing on “Elegant Promotion” panel.
10 April 2013
10am-11.45am Dixson Room, State Library of NSW, Sydney – teaching a literary workshop for the Society of Women Writers NSW.
16 March 2013
10am-6pm NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – attending 2013 Speculative Fiction Festival.
15 March 2013
6.30pm Le Kiosk, Manly, Sydney – attending launch of Kate Forsyth’s novel The Wild Girl.
20 February 2013
10am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Practical Social Media workshop.
16 February 2013
10am-12.pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Advanced Creative Writing course.
12 February 2013
7pm-9.30pm Mosman Community College, Spit Junction, Sydney – teaching Introduction to Social Media workshop.
3 February 2013
4pm-6pm Glebe Books, Rozelle, Sydney – attending launch of Susanna Freymark’s novel Losing February.
–2012–
21 November 2012
6.30pm-8pm Don Bank Museum, North Sydney – attending Imagined Worlds, speculative fiction discussion.
4 November 2012
One full day at Rydges Parramatta, Rosehill, Sydney – attending Genrecon, genre fiction convention, as well as cocktail party.
3 November 2012
3.10pm-4pm NSW Writers’ Centre, Rozelle, Sydney – teaching creative writing bootcamp, Emerging Writers Festival.
27 October 2012
One full day at the University of Technology, Sydney – appearing 2012 Unicon Freecon. 1.30pm-2.15pm: author reading. 2.30pm-3.15pm: appearing on “There’s more to life than writing SF&F” panel. 3.30pm-4.14pm: teaching workshop.
8 September 2012
2pm-4pm Warringah Mall Library – appearing at the Fellowship of Australian Writers Manly & Peninsula short story competition Awards Night: my story The Something Said just won first place… for the third year in a row!
25 August 2012
One full day at the 53rd Annual Burraga Sheep Show and Country Fair, Burraga, NSW – appearing at the Awards Ceremony: my story A Knight Answers just won first place… for the second year in a row!
12 August 2012
10am-11am on Radio Northern Beaches – being interviewed on the radio about my writing.
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