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


Kylie Kaden’s Working Space

I can’t remember who introduced me to Kylie Kaden’s wonderful debut novel (maybe Jenn J McLeod??) but I will be forever grateful. ‘Losing Kate’ is an impressive debut – evocative, real, beautifully crafted and different. I’m delighted Kylie’s taken time out of her busy life to visit the blog today and share her writing space Continue reading


Feasting with Cathryn Hein today!

One of my favourite blogs has very kindly asked me back for a chat – Cathryn Heins’s Friday Feast 🙂 If you love food, laughter and fabulous recipes check out this vibrant corner of the web. And just because I can, I’m giving away a copy of Safe Harbour today. Come and join in the Continue reading


Rocking along!

Today’s guest is the inimitable Cathryn Hein. Her wicked sense of humour, passion for golf, and obsession with a bunch of grown men wearing red and white tight shorts, makes her stand out from the crowd. I love hanging out with Cathryn and Rachael Johns at RWA and ARRA events – and if you want Continue reading


And the real jetty is?

I’m visiting Fleur McDonald’s blog today talking about small towns and why I love writing about them. Fleur’s also found the jetty which features on Safe Harbour’s cover. It’s the Esperance Tanker Jetty! Fiona Palmer picked it when the cover was first released and Fleur’s now shared a link to a newspaper story in The Continue reading


Natasha Mitchell, ABC Radio National Interview

I had a lovely chat on Monday with the wonderful ABC Radio National host, Natasha Mitchell. I wanted to ask her the questions though – what a fascinating life she has! Listen to the interview here : ABC Radio National