Naming the Times: Quarantime
I’ve been trying to come up with a neutral expression to label this current situation we find ourselves in. I propose ‘Quarantime.’
Crazy Pandemic Dreams
My subconscious is working overtime during the current worldwide health crisis. For a little levity, I analyse the symbols in my crazy pandemic dreams in hopes of making sense of this new reality.
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.
Creative Space
“The Crows Nest creative residency has given me a sense of validation of my role and worth as a creator in an industry where rewards can be few and far between.”
On Writing and Reward
Why do writers do what they do? Maybe more than a pot of gold waits for us…
5 Fabulous Books About Bookshops
10 August is Love Your Bookshop Day in Australia. What have you got planned? I’ve waxed lyrical about the magic of bookshops and shared 5 fab books set in bookshops.
Cinnamon Waffles & Browned Pears
To celebrate (almost) finishing the editing of my WIP Saving Arcadia, I cooked up a yummy batch of GF cinnamon waffles. Check out my vegan recipe and updates on the manuscript.
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.
Story Forge 