Secret Spy Business, Victorian Style
The Remarkables, my current Work-in-Progress, won the Historical Novel Society Australasia’s Elizabeth Jane Corbett Mentorship Prize, and I couldn’t be prouder!
Category: For Writers
The road from aspiring writer to published author is long and winding…
Blooming Still
Here are my end of year reflections on the writing life. Wishing you a blooming wonderful new year. May your writerly (and other) dreams come to fruition.
On Writing and Reward
Why do writers do what they do? Maybe more than a pot of gold waits for us…
4 Tips for Naming Your Characters
Creating memorable characters is tough work, and naming them well is an important step. Here are some tips, hacks, and resources to help.
Releasing Stories
How do you know when a story is finished? Here are some ideas. #WritingNow
Writing Kidlit Magical Realism
I’m shifting gears, tackling two writing projects at once. The new one is magical realism for middle grade readers. Intrigued?
Creating A Kidlit Series Outline
Ever had to create a series outline for kidlit books? Read on for some tips and a template.
Writer, Know Thy Genre!
Genre choices are the most important decisions you need to make. –Shawn Coyne Distinguishing sub-genres is important when you’re trying to pin down the genre of your own work. On…
