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 […]
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 […]
Emerging playwright? What I have learned. #Feedback
December 15, 2015 by
This year I decided to write my first one-act play. I had no prior experience in writing a play for the stage. To be honest, I had to Google what a “one-act” play was all about. I had written several feature films and had my first short film script accepted into a international film festival, […]
The Lonely Craft of #Writing
December 7, 2015 by
When writers come together it’s a real celebration. Our greetings start with a gentle hug and a certain respect and allegiance overcomes us. We are finally with our writing family. Gradually an excited chatter begins to fill the space as social jabber and writing experiences are exchanged between us. The loneliness of our secluded office […]
Why Not Try #Poetry… If You Dare
October 6, 2015 by
I have attempted to write poetry for years and years. And I do mean attempted. I’ve failed at many of those attempts. To be truthful I’ve never felt like I really succeeded at writing a great poem. Yet I continue to try. Some have been good, some readable and some deleted in frustration after hours […]
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