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My inner child hijacked my novel
Meet the child-Naomi. At the time this photograph was taken, her career goal was “superhero”. Subsequent career plans included ballet dancer, marine biologist and princess. She also wanted to be an...
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What’s sexy? Reading is. So is jazz. 60s spectacles, not so much
There’s a book-review website out there in the world wide webiverse called ‘Reading is Sexy’ and, following the fabulous review its author Diana gave Airmail last week, I am inclined to agree. Here’s...
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Philosophical cupcakes (and other sweet treats)
I’m brimming over with patriotic pride this week, following reviews of Airmail appearing in two wonderful Aussie publications. The first is a review in my absolute favourite street press, Spitpress...
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The perfect place for writing
Imagine the perfect place for writing. What would yours be like? Mine would have to be a place that truly inspires. A place where the everyday rules fall away and the imagination knows no bounds....
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Best. Workspace. Ever.
My favourite room in our new house is definitely my study. It is my very own, a square room with soft seats under the window for reading (or dozing, if you are Ruby the cat), a lovely old fireplace, a...
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A lovely conversation
Probably you know, although possibly you don’t, that a little while ago I wrote a book. It’s a short little magical realism novella called Airmail that you can read in one afternoon. A tad more...
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Fairy tale
“This is the most popular story in western civilisation. We love to hear this story. Every time it’s retold, somebody makes a million dollars. You’re welcome to do it.” Kurt Vonnegut
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Why I write
“Writing is not a job or activity. Nor do I sit at a desk waiting for inspiration to strike. Writing is like a different kind of existence. In my life, for some of the time, I am in an alternative...
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On stubbornness and storytelling
This little angel and I are embroiled in a battle of the wills right now. And I fear she is both more patient and more stubborn than I am. She spent most of the night last night fighting to stay awake....
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The found notebook
It is mid-morning. You are walking through the city, minding your own business, when you spot something colourful on a stone fence up ahead. You pick it up. It is a journal, lovingly hand-made, and...
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