My current characters woke me early this morning with some important back ground details they thought I needed to know. Ever the compliant writer I crawled out of bed and started typing. The cold soon seeped into my fingers and toes and I realised that the dawn was imminent. Out on the back deck I Continue reading
Author: Helene
I live by a beach just north of Cairns – my own tiny slice of paradise in North Queensland. When I'm not writing, you'll find me flying Dash 8 aircraft for QantasLink around regional Australia.
I write romantic suspense with feisty, confident heroines who (not surprisingly) work in the aviation industry. My stories are set in the top end of Australia – a wild and wonderful, larger-than-life environment just begging to be showcased in anticipation-filled novels.
Safe Harbour
Dux anchorage on the western side of South Stradbroke Island has proven to be a wonderful safe harbour for us for the last two nights. The storms that swept through last night, leaving us rocking at anchor instead of bobbing, cleared the air for a gorgeous morning. Zeus even woke up refreshed after his valium Continue reading
Days like this…
From the sublime to the ridiculous today 🙂 The sunrise was glassy calm with the palest of pink blushes. As we motored down the channel towards southern Moreton Bay I thought I was destined for another stellar word count. Sadly the universe had other plans. In a benign part of the channel, having navigated under Continue reading
Charles Darwin and the new Brisbane runaway
So what does Charles Darwin have to do with building the new parallel runway in Brisbane? It’s the name of one of the world’s largest hopper dredges which is currently improving the depth of the East Channel leading into the Port of Brisbane. In 2 – 3 hours it fills its 30,500 cubic metre hoppers Continue reading
Holidays!
We had to wait for the tide this morning, but it was worth it. Despite the gods of wind messing with us we made it under sail over to Moreton Island. Along the way we hoisted the Gennaker, played with a Navy Patrol Boat, saw dolphins, turtles and dugongs and tried out the new kayak. Continue reading
Rowena’s invited me back again!
Clearly I wasn’t too much of a poor guest last time I visited Rowena’s lovely blog. Have you checked it out yet? Not only is it totally sumptuous to look at, but it’s also filled with fantastic interviews and great advice. Stop by for a chat. You’ll find us at: Rowena Holloway
Fantasy blog tour for Portals
Do you love a vivid short story, a glimpse into another world, or another time? Then PORTALS is for you. This Fantasy anthology, published by Roane Publishing, will open the door to multiple worlds. It will take you on an uplifting journey, break your heart and introduce you to Steampunk! What more could you ask for. Continue reading
And my passion is?
Apologies to lovely Kerrie Paterson who hosted me on her blog last week. I forgot to post the links, but better late than never! She was kind enough to allow me to waffle on about one of my passions 🙂 Can you guess what that might be? Find the conversation at : Kerrie Patterson. And Continue reading
Publishing journey x 3
What’s better than one writer at a library chat? Three!! Thanks to loads of hard work from Brenda Telford and Allison Roberts the Cardiff Library welcomed Jenn J McLeod, Wendy James and me for a three way chat about our writing journey. The new library is underneath the local Woolworths and has a great space Continue reading
Busy, busy, busy…
Life’s pace is relentless at the moment, but it seems I’m a sucker for punishment and sleep is over-rated!! Last weekend I drove three hours to Lismore where the wonderful Rainbow Writers group from RWA had organised 26 willing participants to attend a masterclass with me. It’s been many years since I last visited Lismore Continue reading