So three months of heaven writing in Italy, Spain and Greece has come to an end. Feel free to hate me. I would. Now, the real work begins. Back at home, it’s pissing down outside and I’m doing my best to ignore the fact that I’m going to have to start killing my babies. Word …
Earlier this year, the fine people at Bolinda approached me about writing some pieces for their new website. In keeping with their passionate and thoughtful approach to what they do, they wanted to showcase new ideas and fresh ways of looking at the world in general. They gave me free rein – always a little …
Good Question. Well, here’s a taster. And it might give you a sense of why I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. Exhibit 1: For the past month or so, on ABC Australia, I’ve been re-watching the TV series I co-wrote: ‘The Pacific (etc. etc. longest title ever conceived – and not my choice) …
Writing is such a solitary pursuit. That’s why reviews like this one mean so much. To hear Brooklyn Tayla ‘s enthusiasm for my stories, and love for my characters, is so danged gratifying. She really, truly gets it. And it touched her. Which makes the whole journey worthwhile. Thank you.
God, I love this. Laying down the bones of my next novel. Next step being the shuffling around of Post-It notes to work out pacing, and plot reveals. The. Best. Fun. And for those of you who’ve asked whether I’m a fly-by-the-seat-of-the-pants writer, or a nail-the-story-down-before-starting type of writer… well, this probably answers your question.
Forget where I’d LIKE to write. The question they should ask is where I actually end up writing. Where I’d LIKE to be writing is in my book-lined study, on my antique French oak partners’ desk. Instead, I’m beside the ball pit at Lollipops indoor playground, supervising my completely fabulous daughter and niece as they …
Well, Michael Popple at The Canberra Weekly does, anyway. It’s “Intriguing”, “Thrilling” and “A fun and compelling read,” apparently. Yeah. I’ll take that, thank you Michael. So does The Emerald Tablet sound like something you’d like to dive into? https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760552633/
So excited to share this with you. The official ‘cover reveal’ of my next novel, ‘The Emerald Tablet,’ released by Pan Macmillan Jun 25. But if you’re keen as… well, something that’s very keen, get in early via Pan Macmillan pre-orders, here: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760552633/ What’s it all about? I’ll let the book speak for itself: The …
… provided the cats permit it. 🤣
As is my way, I’m going to tell you a little story. And then I want to ask you a question. The people and project involved shall remain anonymous to protect the innocent. And the not-so 😇! So, I was chatting to a friend who works in film and tv the other day (no, to …