Dear Margaret Atwood, You are one of my favourite authors of all time. I was introduced to you through Oryx and Crake by my teacher in my second to last year of school. It was the first time I'd heard of Speculative Fiction, and the start of a love affair with the genre that grips me… Continue reading Dear Margaret Atwood
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The Muse can go hang
Writers write. That's what they say. They don't say that writers write well every time they sit down to write. Just that they write. I'm torn between two scenarios: One, believing that the Muse can go hang. That I sit down daily to write without her. Maybe she'll show up once I begin, maybe she… Continue reading The Muse can go hang
Word of the Week: Canard
Meaning (English): A false story, hoax or rumour. But if you're French - it means 'DUCK'. I love ducklings. They are so cute. But I think cygnets are even cuter 😉 My naughty husband likes to trick me with canards on a regular basis. He finds it funny that I'm so gullible. Good thing I… Continue reading Word of the Week: Canard
Writing Goals 2018: Update
In early January, I wrote a post about my writing goals. Here is my half-yearly update 🙂 1) Finish the damn book. Nope... not quite there yet. But, I have finished the zero draft, a blurb, and a synopsis. I am now working on the first draft. 2) Entering Short Story Competitions. I did it!… Continue reading Writing Goals 2018: Update
Reading OzYA
A few weeks ago I attended the Sydney Writers' Festival All-day YA. Last year I attended Boundless: a festival of diverse writers in Bankstown. Needless to say, my TBR list blew out of all reasonable proportions and I've been playing catch up ever since. Here is a round up of some of the OzYA I've… Continue reading Reading OzYA
Finding wisdom in my circle
Lenny Letter's horoscope for Taurus for February: TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) The term homo sapiens is Latin for 'wise man', but what does wisdom mean to you? This month, consider the wisest people you have known. Look for their commonalities. Was it curiosity, kindness, patience, and/or something else that allowed them to convey… Continue reading Finding wisdom in my circle
The Power of Words
Call it a Mantra, an Affirmation, an Intention - whatever word you have for it. It's powerful. I'm writing today about the single word (or cluster of words) that inspire me to be my best self each day. It might be a phrase that inspires mindfulness or confidence. It might help me to trust myself… Continue reading The Power of Words
Natasha Lester: Her Mother’s Secret and A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald
Natasha Lester is one of the most generous authors in Australia. Her blog is inspiring and informative. It is this generosity, and a love of her travel updates on Facebook as she researches her novels, that inspired me to pick up Her Mother's Secret - as much as the beautiful cover and intriguing blurb! I… Continue reading Natasha Lester: Her Mother’s Secret and A Kiss From Mr Fitzgerald
Taking Stock
I'm taking a leaf out of Al and Pip's blogs, here and here, and 'Taking Stock' this January. I really liked this idea, probably because I love lists and reflection, and I'm really happy that Al lead me to Pip - because Pip crochets stuff! Sending a very warm thank you to these two awesome… Continue reading Taking Stock
Letter Writing
Letter writing is important to me. I'll write them on paper or as a long email depending on the recipient and what they prefer. Kind of like reading - it doesn't matter to me if the book is printed, or on my kindle or even on my phone. So long as I can get my… Continue reading Letter Writing
