Well, not really a new me, just a commitment to being more focused on myself as an author. Yes, you heard it here - an author! Not that my dream publishing deal has come through or anything, more that I want to expand my 'brand' (gosh I am not fond of that terminology but it …
Tag: writing
Post Isolation, Pre-birthday Roundup!
For the majority of us, I suspect the last 6 months has been spent in upheaval, with worry and strife afflicting our daily lives. For me personally its been up and down but its nothing in comparison to the upturned lives of so many others. On the writerly front its been an amazing six months …
How (not) to take feedback
The first half of the year is full of writing competitions and they’re everywhere. I didn’t realise it until I started looking – and finding them scattered throughout the writing community piqued my interest and had me finally putting my words ‘out there’. I'm not an expert, but I would suggest that before you enter …
AND HERE SHE IS!
https://videopress.com/v/0YGVZQ2r?preloadContent=metadata Finally I can reveal what I and three other fabulous writers Clare Griffin Writer, Ava January and Sarah Fiddelaers have been working on these past two months! An Historical Anthology with stories set 1912-1942! Preorders are available now at https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0843DZHWM/ref=mp_s_a_1_2… (available as ebook and paper back)
Stolen butterflies, charismatic ski-jumpers and NaNoWriMo 2019
It's that time of the year again lovelies! I'm going to be editing my novel from last year as I've had several requests for full manuscript submissions and it needs work! It's had a title change - but not much else. I had intended on writing a new manuscript - based on this chappie: Colin …
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Thursday Inspiration!
Medium articles can be a bit hit or miss for writing advice, but I saw this today and it gave me hope that - yeah - I can do this thing! 10 signs you DO have what it takes to be a writer Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
A new beginning – 2019
I realised that I haven't updated this blog a while and probably it was about time to fill you in on all writerly things that are happening in my life. Mostly all good! It's been a tumultuous six months! I guess the number one thing is that I now have a permanent job. Writing and …
The indecent flower
The glossy layered curves fold gentle around into a cuplike shape. The main colour is vibrant and dramatic and transitions into a flamboyant golden colour hue at the edge in stark contrast with the main. It dazzles the eyes if you look too long. Inside the cup, the soft folds reveal ominous, yet velvety, filaments …
Day 8 prompt: The curtain of grapes
The carpet of green grass rolled down through the rows of vines and down to the bottom of the paddock. Joseph ambled down the gentle slope to the fence line then began a gentle stroll back up to the homestead. The smell of ripening fruit hit his nose as he hit the top of the …
National Novel Writing Month 2017
I'll be partaking again this year, and I'm super psyched for this novel I've already started writing, can't get the thing out of my head right now! This image here is part of the inspiration for the story, set during WW2 in rural South Australia.
Nancy Cunningham 