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
Tag: Burning Lies
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
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
Finding my voice
I’m visiting, J’aimée Brooker’s blog today talking about finding my voice as a writer. Drop by for a chat.
Coffee at Café Cala
I’ve dropped by Maggie Christesen’s ‘Café Cala’ this morning for a chat. Love the view looking out over Noosa! Join in the conversation at Café Cala.
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
Over with the Chicklit Club today :)
For something different I’m over chatting about ‘Landscape As a Character’ on the Chicklit Club Connect Blog. Drop by for a chat 🙂 You’ll find us at : Chicklit Club Connect
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