Today I’m delighted to welcome author Lara Silverman to the blog. Lara recently released her debut book, Singing Through Fire. (Click here to read Keona Tann’s review of Singing Through Fire.) Fast Five (Where we ask our guests to choose between two typically Australasian options …) Long black or flat white? Long black! Kiwis or …
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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 …
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Exploring Genre | Writing Memoir with Cecily Patterson
Memoir is one of my favourite genres to read, and I’m in good company, it seems. I did a quick google search for ‘best selling Australian books 2019’ as I wrote this article, and unsurprisingly, the first three books I saw were memoirs. The right memoir can do exceptionally well. Elizabeth Gilbert sold over four …
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Author Interview | Marie-Rose Fox and Hidden Thorns
Today we have a guest interview with Marie-Rose Fox, author of Hidden Thorns, a memoir which is a finalist in the 2019 CALEB Awards, and which is about forgiving her only child’s murderer. Welcome, Marie-Rose! Fast Five Long black or flat white? Long or short black. However, I much prefer espresso. Kiwis or koalas? Koalas, …
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