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...

After a tremendously difficult day in hospital yesterday with Sebastian, I found myself turning to writing to process all of the emotions...

This photo was taken this morning. It's my suitcase from my trip to Brisbane last week with Sebastian. We returned home 8 days ago, which...

In December of 2021, I was invited to be a keynote speaker for the IPC Health VIC Annual Awards Ceremony. I'd like to share my speech...

They say 'timing is everything' and this week, we demonstrated a lack of perfect timing to perfection. It was the perfect storm......

I've been sitting on this one for a few days now, unsure weather to publish or not... It's an opinion from my perspective on a topic that...

When I look outside my window, I see the staunch green mountains of the Great Dividing Range, nestled amongst the hills and farming land...

Earlier this year, I participated in a writing workshop with the great Edwina Shaw. She taught me so much in such a short time and...

As we continue on this path of unknowns with Sebastian and his brain tumour, I've suddenly realized that at some stage, a parent in my...

When I'm feeling overwhelmed with the many 'hats' I wear; mother, carer, writer, cook, cleaner, gardener, farmer's wife; I try to remind...