Dulcie Deamer – The Queen of Bohemia
As the old adage goes, you should never judge a book by its cover. Which is exactly what I did when I picked up Dulcie Deamer’s autobiography off a small … Continue reading →
View ArticleCops and Robbers – Writing Crime
I’m busy publicising Ballarat Writers next fantastic workshop and thought some of you may be interested – August 11 – Cops and Robbers; writing the perfect crime scene with Jarad … Continue reading →
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It’s that time of year again and I am busy trying to promote the 2012 Ballarat Writers and Illustrators Festival. With a swag of Australian children’s and young adult (CYA) … Continue reading →
View ArticleThe Mint Lawn – Gillian Mears
I have a confession to make. It has taken me 5 months to read Gillian Mears’ The Mint Lawn. In that time Mears has been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin … Continue reading →
View ArticlePlace as Character – Toni Jordan Nine Days
I’ve seen Toni Jordan speak at quite a few events, and I was fortunate enough to hear her again towards the end of last year at the Ballarat Mechanics Institute. … Continue reading →
View ArticleReading Paul Kelly
Paul Kelly’s How to make Gravy is not a book to read fast. Perhaps that’s why I went to the launch in 2010 and have only just finished reading it. … Continue reading →
View Article2013 Southern Cross Literary Comp
I’ve been working hard over the last few months to promote the Southern Cross Literary Comp. Please see the details below and share with anyone you think may be interested. … Continue reading →
View ArticleWhy I love Graeme Simsion
In October I had the good luck of meeting and Interviewing Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project. He was a guest of the Ballarat Writers for one of our … Continue reading →
View ArticleWriters Festival in July
I’m pleased to announce that while I have resigned from my duties at Ballarat Writers this year, I’ve agreed to help out with publicity for the fantastic upcoming Death in July … Continue reading →
View ArticleDeborah Burrows – A Time of Secrets
On reading selfishly. I’ve just finished reading Deborah Burrows’ A Time of Secrets, a novel that I picked up because…well…the cover caught my eye. So yes, I did judge a book … Continue reading →
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