Today I’m talking with Donna Sparano of Lauria Jewellery. I had the pleasure of meeting Donna with her wonderful mother one day while having coffee with my friend Karen. It was a very fortunate discovery that happened purely by accident. Sometimes the most fabulous moments are when universal forces bring people together. Thank you for […]
The Gravity of the Situation!
The title is just to hook you and now I’ll reel (pardon the pun) you in. On Twitter I mentioned something like: visually exhilarating, suspenseful, emotional, and a sense of depth aroused in some people by the size of our mother Earth. How lost an astronaut could become after a catastrophic event and find the […]
Do Writers Need to Manage Change? Part Two
In part one we looked at why CHANGE is one of the most important elements of being successful in life, both on a personal and professional level. It’s also known to be a critical element in business management today. As writers we are very aware of the increasingly competitive market we work in every day. […]
Miscommunication, Misunderstanding or Misinterpretation?
Lately I’ve had a lot of people telling me about their experiences on Facebook, Twitter and on their blogs. People unfollowing, sending or posting insulting or aggressive messages or comments. When I listen to people tell me about their experiences, most of the time, after they talk me through the events leading up to the […]
In the Beginning
I’ve heard the following statement said many, many times before. “Beginner writers have to be willing to put their work out into the world. Otherwise they are not really serious about pursuing a career as an author.” I agree with what’s being said here. Every book you write you will grow and learn from the […]
An Australian Story?
I wasn’t sure I would ever write an Australian story. Okay, I’m Australian born and I love my country. But these facts didn’t necessarily mean I would get to write a story set in my country. Why? Well, I’ve always stated that I don’t think up stories they present themselves to me and I do […]
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