Unwanted Australians Invade New Zealand

Australia has a habit of sending creatures to New Zealand. We have Australian black swans—a species that was once presumed not to exist and now is a metaphor for a major unexpected event (you know, like a global pandemic).     We have Australian swamp hens, which we call pukeko. I will admit that I …

Introducing Angela Ackerman, Becca Puglisi, and The Occupation Thesaurus #Giveaway

Some of you may know Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi of Writers Helping Writers. Well, they have just released a new book, and we’re handing the blog over to them so they can tell you a bit about their Writer’s Showcase event, new book, and a great freebie to check out. Read on! Certain details …

Omega Writer’s Conference | Tips for Packing for a Writing Conference

One sleep until conference! That means … today is packing day. I’ve done a lot of travelling over the years, both alone (for writer’s conferences or business) or with my family. Here are my top tips for packing for a writing conference: 1. Plan Ahead You don’t want to get to the airport and discover …

January 2019 Recent Releases

Gift Card Winner Paula Vince is the winner of the $10 US  (or $15 AUD) gift card (see Narelle’s Launch Day post, 7th January). Congratulations Paula! To claim your prize, please complete the Contact Form with ‘January Gift Card Winner’ as the subject. Giveaway rules and prize information can be found here. Omega Writers Conference: 11-13 …