Welcome to Bunuru, the Noongar nation’s ‘second summer’ season, the hottest time of year here in south-west Western Australia, where masses of white flowers will soon be in bloom (such as the marri flowers in this week's header image by Jean and Fred Hort). What a way to end the summer holidays, start the new … Continue reading Who Do You Miss? (IWSG February)
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What is a Working Writer? (IWSG October)
Welcome to my second entry for the Insecure Writer's Support Group blog hop. Every month we blog about writing, hoping to encourage others out there. You are not alone! The awesome co-hosts for the October 7 posting of the IWSG are Jemima Pett, Beth Camp, Beverly Stowe McClure, and Gwen Gardner. Without further ado, let's explore this month's … Continue reading What is a Working Writer? (IWSG October)
Landscape As Inspiration
Where have you been that inspired your writing? I recently visited Mordor...
Australian Writers’ Centre
Fantasy, Science Fiction and More Course Review Earlier this year I undertook a 5-week course with the Australian Writers' Centre, a primarily online-courses centre based in Sydney. I chose to do a once-weekly, two-hourly course on writing in my preferred genre, speculative fiction. It was so worth it. The course took place over Zoom with … Continue reading Australian Writers’ Centre
How to be a Writer
I've been a little quiet around here the past few months. Taking it easy. You know how it is. Somehow, now it’s February, it feels like the year has truly begun. I hope your 2020 has started out alright. I actually started the year with a boost to my creativity and confidence... and a new … Continue reading How to be a Writer