Someone once said to me, “Anyone can tell stories.” And that’s true. I’ve spoken at many schools about each of us being storytellers in some form. When I conduct workshops for children giving them the task of creating a character and then developing a story they always rise to the challenge. I am continuously astounded […]
Blooming Lily Over Water #Poems
January 24, 2016 by
Blooming Lily Over Water Blooming Lily Over Water Full beauty, a morning child There to reveal, full gaped colour Above dark water, drink Nourished, under tender warmth Cease, the passing day To close, quiet. To Sleep. By Vacen Taylor
Werewolves and Maria Lewis. Who’s Afraid? #OnWriting
January 12, 2016 by
Today I’m very lucky to be interviewing Maria Lewis. Maria is an exciting writing talent with her debut novel, Who’s Afraid? being released today! Happy birth book day! 1. I bet you’re excited about the release of your novel, right? Most of my readers will know a little about your background from reading last week’s […]
Fresh New Take On #UrbanFantasy. Who’s Afraid?
January 7, 2016 by
Today I have someone very special for you to meet. I first met Maria Lewis at a literary luncheon and we continued to stay in contact with each other. As Maria nears the release of her debut novel I thought it was time for you all to meet this wonderful young woman. An interview with […]
May I #LeadByExample in 2016
January 5, 2016 by
My hopes for 2016. May I lead by example and not simply lead at the front. My daughter and myself volunteering at Schoolies 2015 Our Rosies night outreach team supporting the homeless and vulnerable in the community in 2015. May I forgive the people who have hurt me. But if I choose not […]
Life is a journey, not a destination. #AMeaningfulLife
December 16, 2015 by
Life is a journey, not a destination. Our flow must contract before it can expand. And the contraction is equally important to the expansion. (I have to give credit to Buddha’s Brain by Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius for that.) The past is not worth reliving over and over. While we all have great joys […]
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