This month, my brain has been over-loaded and turned to mush. I have been to both the CYA and SCBWI conference and have more advice than my little brain cells can handle. I’ve attended more book launches in the last few weeks than I’ve ever attended in my life and I’m transitioning from one work-in-progress … Continue reading »
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SO, I’M IN LOVE WITH RON MUECK…
I’m not much of an art gallery kind of girl, although I love visiting the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane (GOMA). Looking at paint splodges on canvas doesn’t do much for me. In fact, the last time I walked about looking at paintings I set off the alarms and had security guards charging for … Continue reading »
NAME CALLING
I have to tell you of this fear I have everytime I’m in a new class or in a waiting room or at the chemist. It’s about my last name. For a surname of four letters people seem to have a lot of trouble with it. Every time I’m in a situation where I know … Continue reading »
KISSING SCENES
Last year I realised that I had never written a kissing scene and I panicked. I stared at the blinking cursor on my screen wondering how I was going to write this moment without sounding like a total idiot. For some reason, I thought it might help to remember my first kiss so I could … Continue reading »
MOMENTS OF SERENDIPITY
I’ve been planning my next novel, editing another and researching for a short story. It’s a little chaotic but I’m enjoying switching between editing and researching depending on my mood. Sometimes I get frustrated that I’m not making as much progress as I want but little moments of serendipity make me stop and realise that … Continue reading »
