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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at the Mercure Kooindah Waters, Central Coast, NSW \u2013 facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6-7pm ‘Vividness & Voice’, online via CBCA \u2013 a free online workshop for aspiring writers. CBCA Members book free via Hello Club, non-members book free via TryBooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ConSyderation, Parramatta \u2013 teaching my ‘Edit Like An Expert’ workshop at this new Sydney speculative writers festival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.30am-2pm ‘Lunch With The Stars’, Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 \u2013 a ticketed lunch with readers to talk about all things books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.00am-11.00am Speculative Writing in Focus, Willoughby Literary Festival, Chatswood Library, The Concourse Chatswood, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067 \u2013 teaching my ‘Make Talk Matter’ dialogue masterclass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n CYA Conference, Pullman Brisbane King George Square, Brisbane \u2013 a self-editing workshop for writers, signing books, appearing and presenting about my writing, specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm ‘Twisted Fiction’, The Shakespeare Hotel<\/a>, 200 Devonshire St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 \u2013 reading from my work at this free speculative fiction event series, which features author readings in a pub setting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30-1pm ‘Immersive Worldbuilding’, online via Writers Victoria & Connected Libraries \u2013 a free online workshop for emerging & mid-career writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two days at the Manly Writers’ Festival, Manly NSW 2095 \u2013 a writing workshop, signing books, appearing and presenting about my writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Storytelling Festival, Freshwater Senior Campus, Northern Beaches Secondary College, 153 Harbord Rd, Curl Curl NSW 2096 \u2013 appearing at the Freshwater Campus Writers’ Festival, teaching workshops and presenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-8.30pm ‘Talk About Teens’, Chatswood Library Creation Space, Chatswood Concourse, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067 \u2013 a ticketed panel discussion to talk about the main reasons senior students stop reading, and what are the solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at the Mercure Kooindah Waters, Central Coast, NSW \u2013 facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Four days at the Conflux 19 ‘Brave New Worlds’ Convention, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1 Binara St, Canberra ACT 2601 \u2013 panel discussions, a worldbuilding workshop, signing books, appearing and presenting about my writing, specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6-7pm ‘Edit Like An Expert!’, online via CBCA \u2013 a free online workshop for aspiring writers. CBCA Members book free via Hello Club, non-members book free via TryBooking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.30am-2pm ‘Lunch With The Stars’, Dee Why RSL, 932 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099 \u2013 a ticketed lunch with readers to talk about all things books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-12pm Manly Beach Probus, Manly Youth & Community Centre, 9 Kangaroo Street, Manly \u2013 a members-only author talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4pm Dymocks Children’s Charities Giving Day 2025, Neutral Bay Dymocks, The Grove, Shop 27\/174 Military Rd, Neutral Bay NSW 2089 \u2013 author appearance, book signings, raising money for children’s charities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-1pm Willoughby Literary Festival, Chatswood Library, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067 \u2013 presenting an advanced worldbuilding workshop, signing books, appearing and presenting about my writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.30pm-6.30pm Harry Hartog Warringah Mall<\/a> \u2013 launching my amazing new Young Adult science fantasy novel ‘When Dark Waters Burn’! More details over here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All day with the Global Online Bookclub \u2013 appearing as the featured author of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-12pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 teaching a writing workshop on creating suspense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two days at the Manly Writers’ Festival, Manly, Sydney \u2013 a panel discussion, a writing workshop, signing books, appearing and presenting about my writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12.30pm Warringah Mall Community Rooms \u2013 teaching a Writing for Wellbeing workshop for the Benevolent Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at the Mercure Kooindah Waters, Central Coast, NSW \u2013 facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11-3pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly NSW \u2013 ‘meet the author’ book signings in support of the Northern Beaches Creative Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12-1.30pm Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney \u2013 presenting my Mod C: Craft of Writing<\/a> talk to Year 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30-12.30 Mona Vale Creative Space and Gallery, Mona Vale, Sydney \u2013 teaching my Creative Writing Awaits! workshop for Northern Beaches Council’s Arts & Culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full Day at Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney \u2013 appearing at the Ascham Writers’ Festival, teaching workshops and presenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11.30am-1pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 teaching a creative writing workshop for the 2024 Seniors Festival ‘Reach Beyond’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Two full days at the Manly Writers’ Festival, Manly, Sydney \u2013 writing workshops for Years 7-9, appearing and presenting about my writing, attending an author breakfast and evening after-party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11.30am-1pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 teaching a creative writing workshop for the 2024 Seniors Festival ‘Reach Beyond’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-11.45am State Library of NSW, Sydney \u2013 teaching a writing workshop for the Society of Women Writers NSW, \u2018Imagineering Worlds\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1-2.15pm State Library of NSW, Sydney \u2013 presenting an author talk ‘Writing for Different Ages’ over a literary luncheon for the Society of Women Writers NSW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie<\/a>, NSW \u2013 facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12-1.30pm Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney \u2013 presenting my Mod C: Craft of Writing<\/a> talk to Year 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 Author Talk ‘Writing for Young People’. Copies of ‘When Dark Roots Hunt’ will be available to purchase!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11-11.30am Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 book reading for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5.30pm-6.30pm Harry Hartog Warringah Mall<\/a> \u2013 launching my amazing new Young Adult science fantasy novel ‘When Dark Roots Hunt’! More details over here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Full Day at Ascham School, Edgecliff, Sydney \u2013 appearing at the Ascham Writers’ Festival, teaching workshops and presenting to Years 7-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11-12.30 Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick NSW 2031 \u2013 presenting my creative writing workshop for teens ‘Theme + Voice = Story’. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Turn Ideas Into Story’ creative writing workshop for teens aged 12-18. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie<\/a>, NSW \u2013 facilitating the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-12.30pm Margaret Martin Library, Level 1, Royal Randwick Shopping Centre, Randwick NSW 2031 \u2013 presenting my ‘Teen Creative Writing Workshop’ for teens aged 12-18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1.15-2.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney \u2013 Book Week ‘Dreaming With Eyes Open’ author talk to students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9-5pm <\/meta>Harry Hartog Warringah Mall<\/a> \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Council’s #CreativeOpen, featuring on the Local Author Table<\/a> and being a book coach<\/a> in the Publishing \/ Writing Q&A Booth<\/a> (bookings required).<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.30pm State Library of New South Wales, 1 Shakespeare Pl, Sydney NSW 2000 \u2013 celebrating the launch of ‘Doing It My Way’ by Jan Latta, as her editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11-11.30am Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 book reading for ALIA National Simultaneous Storytime 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting my ‘Teen Creative Writing Workshop’ for teens aged 12-18, in preparation for the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3pm Warringah Mall Community Rooms, The Belong Club, CCNB Sydney \u2013 presenting my workshop ‘The Poetry Outlet’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.45-8.15pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Essential Skills for Writers’, one of six introductory writing classes for life story, fiction & short story writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3pm The Belong Club, CCNB Sydney \u2013 presenting an online workshop ‘The Poetry Outlet’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.00-6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘How to Write Dialogue<\/span>‘ writing workshop. Bookings via the library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-8.30pm Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting ‘Get Your Life Story Started<\/span>‘ writing workshop. Bookings via the library here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-4pm Mid-North Coast Writers Centre \u2013 presenting ‘Stories Are About Change’ creative writing workshop. NOW: online. Bookings here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2.30-4.30pm Glen Street Theatre, Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085<\/span> \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Libraries’ Local Author Showcase. NOW: online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6-8pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly NSW \u2013 launching the Northern Beaches Council ‘Portrait’ anthology, edited by me as part of the 2020 ‘Art & Words Project<\/a>‘ in conjunction with Northern Beaches Libraries and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum. NOW: online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.00-6.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2020. NOW: via Instagram Live Link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-9.30pm Erina Library, Erina Fair Shopping Centre, Erina NSW 2250 \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Skills for All Levels\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the library on 02 4304 7650<\/span><\/span>. NOW: via Skype.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10-3pm Writing Nook, Allambie \u2013 teaching my \u2018Essentials’ creative writing workshop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3pm Sonia’s, Manly NSW 2095 \u2013 launching the short story anthology ‘Of Beasts & Butterflies’, edited by me as part of the the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a>. Come and delight in these fairytales reimagined for a modern Australia. Includes a story by me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-2pm Carer’s Day Out, Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016 \u2013 teaching FREE twenty-minute poetry workshops as part of Carers Day Out<\/a>, National Carers Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie<\/a>, NSW \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3-4pm Manly Art Gallery & Museum<\/a>, West Esplanade, Manly NSW 2095<\/span> \u2013 teaching ‘Hidden Stories in Art’. Enrich your creative experience of art<\/span> by writing a piece of micro-fiction, in<\/span>spired by MAG&M\u2019s 2019 festival exhibitions. Create a story reflective of the tension and conflict in<\/span>herent in<\/span> the works, understand the mastery of resolution, and explore the worldbuilding practices of writing. Book here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6-8pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place, Manly NSW \u2013 launching the Northern Beaches Council ‘Saltwater’ anthology, edited by me as part of the 2019 ‘Art & Words Project<\/a>‘ in conjunction with Northern Beaches Libraries and the Manly Art Gallery & Museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-7.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2pm-3.30pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly<\/span> NSW<\/span> 2095<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087<\/span> \u2013 teaching Lower Primary Focus to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-2.30pm Glen Street Library, Cnr Glen Street and Blackbutts Road, Belrose<\/span> NSW<\/span> 2085<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale NSW 2103<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2pm-3.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099<\/span> \u2013 teaching Lower Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-1.30pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Sydney \u2013 teaching ‘Exquisite Storytelling: Advanced Techniques’. <\/span>Book via the library on 02 9978 4098 or mosman.nsw.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-1.30pm Mosman Library, Library Walk, 605 Military Road, Mosman NSW 2088, Sydney \u2013 teaching ‘Starting From Scratch: Story Creation<\/a>‘. <\/span>Book via the library on 02 9978 4098 or mosman.nsw.gov.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5pm-7pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging for Beginners\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Skills for All Levels\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Northern Beaches Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018The Year Your Book Gets Written\u2019. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.15am-1.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney \u2013 teaching ‘High School Focus’. A vibrant imaginative workshop to develop storytelling skills and deepen an understanding of writing techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Skills for All Levels\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or nbcc.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5pm-7pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging for Beginners\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.15am-1.15pm Mater Maria Catholic College, Sydney \u2013 teaching ‘High School Focus’. A self-exploratory, detail-focused workshop to extend storytelling skills and enrich existing writing techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-12pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12.30pm-3.30pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 learn how to create dynamic dialogue with conflict in my Make Talk Matter: Dialogue Masterclass. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2pm-5.30pm Northern Beaches Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018Self-Publishing for Beginners\u2019. If you\u2019re interested in self-publishing but don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Dee Why RSL, 3rd Floor, Pittwater Road, Dee Why 2099 \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Council\u2019s \u2018Express Yourself Expo\u2019 for Seniors Week 2019. Come along, it’s free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Glen Street Theatre, Cnr Glen Street, Blackbutts Rd, Belrose NSW 2085<\/span> \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Council\u2019s \u2018Continue the conversation \u2013 Information Evening\u2019 to talk about increasing participation in the arts. Come along to find out more by registering your free spot here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-12pm The Booklovers’ Club Northern Beaches, The Tramshed, <\/span>1395a Pittwater Road, Narrabeen, NSW 2101 \u2013 author appearance to discuss collaborative writing with my writers group, the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie<\/a>, NSW \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Get Your Creative Writing Started!\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5pm-7pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging for Beginners\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-4pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4.30pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018Self-Publishing for Beginners\u2019. If you\u2019re interested in self-publishing but don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-12pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 learn how to create dynamic dialogue with conflict in my Make Talk Matter: Dialogue Masterclass. Call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-3pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Sydney \u2013 teaching my Writing Technique Development Day class for young writers aged 10-18yrs. Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018How to Self-Publish a Book\u2019. If you\u2019re interested in self-publishing but don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018Fiction Feedback\u2019. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6.30-7.30pm Youth Awards in Literature<\/a> Award Ceremony, Barry O’Keefe Library, 605 Military Rd, Mosman <\/span>Sydney \u2013 presenting the winning entries of the Mosman Youth Awards in Literature 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018How to Start Blogging\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Essentials\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Mona Vale Library, 1 Park St, Mona Vale NSW 2103<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2pm-3.30pm Dee Why Library, 725 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why NSW 2099<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100<\/span> \u2013 teaching lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-2.30pm Warringah Mall Library, Brookvale NSW 2100<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10.30am-12pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087<\/span> \u2013 teaching lower primary students to prepare them for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-2.30pm Forestville Library, 6 Darley St, Forestville NSW 2087<\/span> \u2013 teaching Upper Primary Focus to prepare keen writers for the Warringah Young Writers’ Competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018How to Self-Publish a Book\u2019. If you\u2019re interested in self-publishing but don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-3.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018Fiction Feedback\u2019. Just call the college to book: 02 9970 1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2-3pm Manly Bowling Club, Manly NSW 2095 \u2013 launching the short story anthology ‘A Noise on an Island’, edited by me as part of the the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a>. What would you do if a long-abandoned quarry near you started emitting a strange noise? Includes a story by me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging Bootcamp\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Essentials\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018The Year Your Book Gets Written\u2019. 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Essentials\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Book via the college on 02 9968 4000 or mec.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging Bootcamp\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11am-12pm The Booklovers’ Club Northern Beaches, Dee Why RSL Club, 932 Pittwater Road, Dee Why<\/span> 2099 \u2013 author appearance to discuss my novel Towards White<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Essentials\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6pm-8pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging Bootcamp\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9.30am-12.30pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching ‘Writing Science Fiction & Fantasy’. Two transformative workshops that will awaken and invigorate your imagination! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10am-2pm Carer’s Day Out, Redfern Community Centre, 29-53 Hugo Street, Redfern NSW 2016 \u2013 teaching FREE half-hourly writing inspiration workshops as part of Carers Day Out<\/a>, National Carers Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Three days at Rafferty’s Resort in Lake Macquarie<\/a>, NSW \u2013 appearing at the Northern Beaches Writers’ Group<\/a> writing retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n BOOK LAUNCH!! Please join me to celebrate the launch of my novel ‘Towards White’<\/a>, 6.30pm Thursday 12th October, Harry Hartog Warringah Mall<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Four full days in Canberra \u2013 appearing at Conflux 13<\/a>…<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1pm-3.30pm Manly Library, 1 Market Place Manly<\/span> NSW<\/span> 2095<\/span> \u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5pm-8.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching \u2018How to Self-Publish a Book\u2019. If you\u2019re interested in self-publishing but don\u2019t know where to start \u2013 this course is for you! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5pm-7.30pm Mosman Community College, Gladstone Annex, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Blogging Bootcamp\u2019 workshop. Whether you\u2019re thinking of developing a personal blog, business blog, or a blog that simply represents your point of view, you\u2019ll leave this seminar armed with enough knowledge and tips to get started straight away! Just call the college to book: 02 9968 4000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9am-3pm Mosman Community College, Mosman High School, Sydney \u2013 teaching my \u2018Creative Writing Essentials\u2019 workshop. Modern writing tools every writer should know! 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