Movie Review: A Street Cat Named Bob
When I got the call to review this movie I wasn’t too sure on a couple of counts. One I’m more of a dog person and two I’d had enough…
Browsing: Enjoy life/Reviews
Sculpture by the Sea 2017 launch, winners, disabled access
Having been to all of the Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe exhibitions I thought I might be a bit jaded by now. Who was I kidding? As soon as I…
Movie Review Alone in Berlin
I’m not usually into war movies but Alone In Berlin was intriguing especially as it tells the story of impact of war on a couple whose son has been killed,…
Movie Review A Few Less Men
If you’ve seen Death At A Funeral or A Few Best Men then you’ll want to catch the next chapter A Few Less Men especially as the movie was filmed in Western Australia.
Perth Writers Festival 2017: Review, focus on crime writing
Writers Festivals are all about inspiration, motivation, learning, friendship and new books, or at least they are for me, and the 2017 Perth Writers Festival continued this tradition.
Review: Matilda Bay Restaurant
Matilda Bay has always been one of those go to restaurants for a special occasion. My most recent experience suggests this is still the case.
Movie Review: Jasper Jones
Regular readers will know my penchant for supporting Australian movies. The latest edition, Jasper Jones, makes this all the more easy. What a wonderful Australian movie.
Experiencing a new kind of romance
Sorry to interrupt your usual Valentines Day festivities of flowers and chocolates, but this year I have something very different to post about. A few months back I took a dalliance into romance,…
Movie Review: Manchester By The Sea
Manchester By The Sea is a tough movie to review. There I’ve said it. Yes I know it’s up for every award under the sun, so maybe you won’t want…
How to get books noticed at London Book Fair
Anyone who’s been following my fledgling attempts to carve out a writing career, and eat something other than tinned tuna, may have already heard the news. Two of my books…
10 Tips To Avoid Social Embarrassment in Perth in 2017
Australia Day 2017 coincided with the long-awaited return of a good friend from overseas. Having spent several years exiled in the United Kingdom an assimilation strategy was clearly required, but…
Review: Chapas Kitchen and Bar
Chapas Restaurant, tucked away in Mount Lawley is listed as a ‘casual dining’ restaurant. While that may be the case the thought put into the interior design has clearly been anything…
My picks for Perth Writers Festival 2017
As Australian Society of Authors Professional Development rep in WA I feel duty bound to attend the Perth Writers Festival. I must admit that having been for so many years,…
Federer first game back at Hopman Cup 2017
One of the joys of living in Perth is that as soon as the last New Years Eve firework fizzles out, we’re into the Hopman Cup, a week long festival of…
2016 The Year of the Underdog
The following piece appeared in my monthly column in Swan Magazine (December issue). December ah December, the craziest month of the year, full of endless to-do lists and unrealistic deadlines…
Looking for a quick bite in West Perth? Dolce & Salato
Recently I’ve been doing a stint of work in West Perth where I was delighted to find a small café called Dolce and Salato, which I highly recommend.
Review of Public House: Great food with a free movie thrown
For years I’ve been driving past Public House and hoping to go inside one day. Well that day finally came. Now I’m not sure how I’m going to stop from going…
Review: The Dancer Movie about Sergei Polunin
In a weekend that included the Arcadia spider spectacular you’d think a movie, a documentary what’s more, wouldn’t have much chance capturing my attention, but then maybe you haven’t seen The Dancer. What…
