Once again, I've joined a fabulous group of writers, assembled by Kelly Sgroi, to Draft Through Winter. This completes the grand slam of writing events curated by Kelly...

The outlook for May was slow - breathe - manifest. A month to recalibrate. A mental break from chasing deadlines on writing competitions and my manuscript (MS1). A chance to review my 2026 writing goals...

This month began with a clear head and an abundance of optimism. It’s a testament to my belief that one day my migraines will disappear and never return, that I completely over committed and penned 7 writing goals on my giant yellow post it.

Finding my writing tribe was a pivotal turning point for me. It turned a passion into something more permanent, focused, enriching and life affirming.

Before I get into what I've learned about writing short stories, a little about how 2026 began...

To balance out the heaviness of 2025 I'm committing, in 2026 to achieving goals which energise me and put a smile on my face. I want to focus on optimism and opportunities...

In 2025, writing has been the light; the enjoyment; the escape for me, in what has been a particularly heartbreaking year. In my final blog post for 2025, I want to push aside the dark and focus on the ‘light’ - what went well, what I celebrated, and whether I achieved the goals I set at the beginning of the year. Word of the year - 'SLOW' It was perfect. Exactly what I needed for 2025. Slow lifted the pressure, gave me room to breathe and permission to just ‘not’. I'll be e

I've been using a paper diary for as long as I can remember. Paper works for me. Phone diaries do not.

What a gift… to myself! A Writers' Retreat has been on my bucket list for years - to stay in picturesque surrounds, eat beautiful food and have no responsibilities other than to work on my writing projects.

Hobart, Tasmania was a Writers' Wonderland this August! Hundreds of writers gathered from across Australia to learn, connect, pitch and celebrate achievements. Increasingly, writers in other genres are attending the annual Romance Writers of Australia conference because the workshops are excellent and we romance writers know how to have fun! Staying true to my word for this year, ' slow ' and knowing how intense the conference can be (I always want to do 'all the things'), I

The right kind of writers group lifts you up, motivates and excites. That’s the kind of writing group I’m in. We get each other and want...

Out there, exists writers who adore the editing process. Love it! They can't wait to get that messy first draft out so they can dive into...

As long as no unforeseen circumstances blows this goal out of the water, I’ll finish the first draft of my new contemporary romance next...

Let me state at the outset - I’m excited . As long as no unforeseen circumstances blows this goal out of the water, I’ll finish the first...

Numerous notebook pages were filled with my handwriting as I tried to process my thoughts this month and craft a blog post. April has...

From time to time, I dig up old stories from primary and high school to reread. I can see a developing imagination in my careful, young...

I have to interrupt my goal setting with this exciting news! Late January I received news that my short story Aura , came second place in...

My word choice for 2025 narrowed to a shortlist of three: Slow Manifesting Acceptance. I tried each word out, rolling them across my...

I’m writing this on 31 December 2024 in Paris. It's dark outside and midnight is approaching. Sydney has already tipped over into the New...

Ask anyone in my family. Lists and notes are my rock. In my personal and writing life. I have a physical day-to-a-page diary and an...