Diane, welcome to my blog. It’s lovely to be able to welcome another North Queensland Writer. Have you always lived in Cairns or are you an import? How does the tropical north influence your writing? I came to Cairns in ’91/’92 and fell in love with the place. I went back to the UK and Continue reading
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Golden flashes of sun
There’s something so joyous in an animated discussion between a pair of sunbirds that I have to smile. These tiny northern-dwelling honey-eaters are happiest nesting as close to humans as they can reasonably manage – including building their homes hanging off the centre piece of a wind-chime… How’s that for thrill seeking? Like so many Continue reading
ABC Far North Radio Interview
ABC Far North – article of radio interview with Fiona Sewell. Story and photo by Sam Davis
That’s criminal – SinC style!
Who knew being on a panel could be so much fun? I spent Friday night in Melbourne, sharing the stage with Felicity Young, as a guest of the Sisters In Crime, and I had an wonderful evening. Felicity’s latest novel in her Stevie Hooper series has just been released and that is going to be my reward on Continue reading
Thomas Storrie
Today I’m featuring another talented exhibitor at Glaskins Gallery. Please welcome Thomas Storrie. Like Tanya, Thomas found his artistic ability at a young age. At school he excelled at arts, graphics and most things to do with using his hands. He went on to complete a Diploma of Visual arts at Central Gippsland Institute of Continue reading
Tanya Sarianti Ashworth – Parallels of artists and writers
I’ve always wondered whether artists were any different to writers in their approach to their work so I thought I’d ask one. This week I’m welcoming to my blog Tanya Sarianti Ashworth, a North Queensland artist, whose paintings, ceramics and t-shirts have found homes all over the world. She’s now also available at Glaskins Gallery. Continue reading
GLASKINS GALLERY
It all started when I decided I needed to have a party to thank friends and family for supporting me on the journey to publication. Usually a party in Trinity Beach involves staking out of the public BBQs on Vasey Eslpanade at sunrise, to ward off anyone else wanting to get their snags cooked to Continue reading
Hydro at Paronella Park
Paronella Park is one of my favourite places in North Queensland. Something about the epic struggle between man and nature that’s been raging there for the last eighty years makes me all soft and sentimental. Jose Paronella spent most of his adult life carving his slice of paradise out of the wilderness around Mena Creek. Continue reading
Border Watch – What a beautiful cover!
It’s official! And I am so excited. (Can you tell??) I think the designer has captured the feel of the waters around Northern Queensland perfectly. Morgan is suitably reserved, but feisty and the colours are gorgeous. I couldn’t be happier. I’d love to hear what you think about it!
Eden found
Standing in a queue to board a flight in Sydney recently, I was telling a colleague I needed to find a beautiful, serene spot near Cairns for my husband’s birthday. She suggested Eden House in Yungaburra. A gentleman in line behind us added his opinion and I was sold. Have just come back from the Continue reading