As you know, I spent two days last week at the Tropical Writers Festival in Cairns. Leading up to the event, I was excited and...

There’s no doubt that Jelena Dokic’s rise to stardom came fast, hard, and ferociously. Quite frankly, I wouldn’t expect any less from a...

I don’t know how other self-published authors felt when they saw this headline, but I felt immense relief! In my self-publishing...

I feel like I could write about this forever, even though the words struggle to flow onto the page. The exhaustion, overwhelming. During...

As an 'accidental publisher' and author, I've reflected on some of the things nobody told me about self-publishing. You'll send test...

They don’t call it the ‘silly season’ for nothing, so I find it amusing that we often see people being led by greed and regret at a time...

For something a little festive, I’m reviewing 2 books together; Goodbye Busy, Hello Happy, and The Power to Rise Above. Both books...

I speak to many writers who express their frustration with navigating around constant obstacles that contribute to losing sight of their...

How many people have you met who say, ‘oh, I’ve always wanted to write a book.’ Heaps, right? I often meet people who have an inspiring...

Debra and I met at her book launch back in August 2021. I had ordered her book after reading about it in the Cairns Post and eagerly...

Author Liliana De Sabbata has created this collection of heartfelt poems in the most delightful way. Divided into 4 ‘seasons’, I was...

‘Grace Lucas’ was a young girl with big dreams. She lived an early life unnoticed but found comfort and love in horses. Her heart was...

‘No Finish Line’ has been truthfully told by none other than Johnny Ruffo. Australian singer, actor, dancer, presenter, and all-around...

My first thought on receiving this book was, tell me more about Aunty Mavis! Obviously, she was a significant influence to the author...

Babies. They are my kryptonite (along with all things that sparkle). I love babies. I am honest to goodness a mascot for all the clucky...

Something I love about making new friends who are also writers, is their pertinent feedback of my work. Recently I had a chance meeting...

“What you say NO to is equally as important as what you say YES to” Michelle Bridges. Why did it take a big screen to make me realize...

This week I met the notoriously fierce Michelle Bridges. Two things shocked me a little; 1. she's actually really tall! 2. Underneath all...

When away with Sebastian on these medical trips, I suddenly find myself free to feel. I realize that my headspace is so full in my...

Sitting in Sebby's darkened recovery room at QCH on the week of 7th February 2022, I once again faced familiar emotions and a new sense...