Let’s call him ‘Artist One.’ We were chatting a while back about what I considered the success of someone we’ll call ‘Artist Two.’ “Artist Two’s work is amazing,” I said. “Artist Two is winning loads of awards,” I said. “Artist Two has tens of thousands of followers on social media,” I said. Artist One narrowed his eyes. “Yes, but Artist Two drives …
Is it too strong to say ‘anti’ princess?
Phew. It’s been a busy month. I’ve done a lot of interviews including national TV and radio spots, I’ve written blog posts for the likes of Mamamia and Kidspot, and been the subject of several reviews. I’ve started compiling the media mentions and appearances here if you’re keen to go through them.
Anti-Princess Club book launch
What a whirlwind of a night. The Anti-Princess Club was officially launched at Mary Ryan’s book shop in Byron Bay (my home town).
Remembering Colleen McCullough
One of my greatest privileges while working in newspapers was to write obituaries. At some rags, the obits are palmed off to cadets, not seen as ‘real’ news, especially in small towns where the subjects aren’t exactly famous.
Why I write
Always Josefa started this ‘blog hop’ a while ago, in which a whole heap of bloggers answer a few questions about why they write. Zanni from My Little Sunshine House posted her response here and ‘hopped’ to me. So, here goes: – What are you working on? Finalising the editing of my four kids’ novels due for release with Allen …
It’s never too early to read
It seemed silly, but on the day my daughter was born I read to her.As she gurgled away in the hospital bassinet, I read aloud Mem Fox’s Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes. It was Fox herself whose advice was ringing through my head as I read to my hours-old baby. “I beg you all to read superb books …
Getting to know you
Hi there, and welcome to my new blog.






