There’s a lot of noise in the world. Since the evolution of television, computers, and mobile phones there’s been a gradual increase in the inputs into our lives. Most authors write on devices that are connected to the outside world. This portal tempts us to dive out of the world of our writing and into …
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Fiction Friday | The Mapmaker’s Secret by Jennifer Mistmorgan
Today for Fiction Friday I’m sharing my book recommendation for The Mapmaker’s Secret, the second book in Jennifer Mistmorgan’s On Victory’s Wings WW2 historical romance series. A fabulous read that’s releasing in a few weeks on March 22, 2024. We meet a few familiar faces from Heart in the Clouds – the excellent first book …
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Fiction Friday | Venom Reef by Belinda Pollard
Venom Reef is the sequel to Poison Bay, and is set around two months after the end of Poison Bay (which I didn’t realise at first, because Poison Bay released in 2015 … so it’s been a few years since I read it). While you don’t have to read Poison Bay to enjoy Venom Reef, …
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Writers Life | Redeeming the Day
This is the day the Lord has made;We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 New King James Version At this time of year, I often find myself wondering where the past year went. The questions keep coming: What did I achieve? How did I allow myself to let the year pass without doing all the things …
Take Your Ideas For a Walk
Walking causes a repetitive, spontaneous poetry to rise naturally to the lips, words as simple as the sound of footsteps on the road. L.M. Browning Creativity thrives when we break out of our same old routine. Even the smallest changes can help get us out of a rut and encourage creative thinking. Part of my …
Writers Life | Just Keep Writing
Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming. What do we do? We swim, swim. Dory, from Finding Nemo Lately, I’ve found it hard to write. I think about the novels I have in progress and struggle to actually get to my desk and work on them. There’s been a lot going on in our family–a …
Writer’s Inspiration | Exploring the Past
A few weeks ago I was presented with the opportunity to take my daughter to the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, NSW. I might’ve grumbled at the time (my other daughter was returning from India that same day and I wanted to know All The Things!) but I went, because I realised this was …
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Author Interview | Introducing J.J. Fischer
Today I’m interviewing Australian author J.J. Fischer (Jasmine). I read her Young Adult fantasy, Calor, last year, and was impressed … particularly as I’ve often said I’m not a fan of fantasy. Welcome, Jasmine! Fast Five (plus four) We started by asking Jasmine to answer some quick-fire questions on all the big issues in life …
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Book Review | Down by the Water by Jo-Anne Berthelsen
Today, Dienece is reviewing Down by the Water, an Australian historical fiction novel by Aussie author Jo-Anne Berthelsen. Book Description In 1909, Meg Porter heads to Brisbane to study art, but a family tragedy changes everything. Heartbroken, she decides to give up her art classes and accept a marriage proposal. After a miscarriage, Meg embarks on …
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#Throwback Thursday | Introducing Hannah Currie
Today I’m resharing an interview with Australian author Hannah Currie. Hannah’s fifth novel, the second book in her Crown of Promise series, will release later this year. Introducing Hannah Currie Where are you from? (Or where do you live?) Brisbane, Australia. Born, raised, and still living here. If you had an unlimited travel budget, which …
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