The Anthology Experiment
I thought I’d let you in on a recent somewhat intriguing writing experience, being part of an anthology.
Browsing: Writing
Marketing at London Book Fair 2017
Apologies for so many blogpost this month, however there is a lot happening. One of the main things is the London Book Fair. For those of you following along here…
Free Author Talk at Mundaring Library: 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover
Please excuse the interruption but I thought I’d let you know I’m giving another talk about 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover, my little box which I’m pleased to say…
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.
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
Inaugural Australian Short Story Festival 2016
October 21 saw the usual assortment of WA writers venture out from behind their computers to soak up some new knowledge, inspiration and comradery. This time the event was the…
Pondering about … Food – book launch
The Ponder Room started as a space to share all those weird and wonderful thoughts that pop into your head, often when you’re pondering on the toilet. Over the years I was asked to review…
The Power Of A Book Review
There are moments in life that make all that hard work worthwhile … maybe, or maybe not. The creators amongst you will understand the absolute joy of turning a page and seeing…
Grief Awareness Month, book discounted
August is Grief Awareness Month and it’s sad to say that given recent events around the world, loss is something more and more of us are experiencing, and at a younger age. It’s…
Secrets Of A Successful Freelance Life (Special offer)
By this time of year I’ve usually received a handful of calls from people wanting to chat about my strange freelance existence. Last month I received my fifteenth call so…
Pitching a story Zoolander 2 style
Finally it’s here, Zoolander 2 and to be honest I can’t wait.
National Writers Congress 2015: Funding the Arts
Festivals are tricky things. They arrive with so many promises. Promises of inspiration, rare insights, chance encounters and diets suspended by designer morsels. But what happens when the Festival comes…
Writing Competition: Dorothy Hewett Award
Calling all writers, there’s a new award in town, the Dorothy Hewett Award.
Tips on how to overcome grief or loss #1
This year represents the tenth anniversary of the passing of my partner and eight years since I wrote 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover. In my workshops I always talk about…
