My husband’s in Manchester visiting his family and he sent me a photo for my blog (I knew he was a keeper!) I’m most impressed – apparently the good folk from England can have much more than milk delivered to their doorsteps by the local diary 🙂 I think we need civilising in Australia… Do Continue reading
Tag: Shattered Sky
At Home with Monica McInerney
Today I welcome Monica McInerney to my corner of the web. I’ve been a devoted reader since I discovered one of her early stories, ‘Spin the Bottle,’ and now have a collection of her wonderful warm stories. She’s taken time out from her busy schedule to chat today. Monica, congratulations on your 2011 Romantic Book of the Continue reading
Australian Colours
I never tire of the colours of the Australian landscape. Here’s a couple of shots from my office window. Not bad for a day’s work!
Good Reads Giveaway
Do you visit Goodreads? Have you even heard of the site? Goodreads is another social networking tool, but this one is squarely targeted at people who love books. For me it’s a little more addictive than Face Book as I’ve discovered all sorts of wonderful new authors via recommendations. You can list your favourite authors, review them, Continue reading
Fiction or fact
When I was writing both Wing of Fear and Shattered Sky I did a fair amount of research to ensure the books were not only topical but factual. Both books have themes I feel strongly about so it was important to make sure not only were the scenarios and plots realistic, but the background detail Continue reading
Quiet corners
In the middle of cities I love finding quiet corners where time seems to have stopped. In Brisbane, where so much has changed from my childhood, ANZAC Square and the Shrine of Remembrance with its Eternal Flame always draws me back. Whether I’m walking through it on the way from the bus stop late at Continue reading
Quickie with me?
I’m visiting Kat over at the Book Thingo blog today and there’s a copy of Wings of Fear up for grabs! You’ll find the ‘quickie interview’ here : http://bookthingo.com.au/a-quickie-with-helene-young/ Look forward to your comments on their site 🙂 Helene
Pitch perfect
Are you heading to the RWA conference in August? Do you have one or more pitches booked? If so then this blog is for you! I’m the living proof that pitching can work. In 2008 I pitched to Bernadette Foley. In 2010 the book I pitched hit the shelves as Wings of Fear (Border Watch). I Continue reading
Genetically young
Three generations of women and a very happy Grandma in the middle of it all! Three generations of family (minus the partners and assorted pets!)
Familiar faces
It’s not always easy being a part of a family. There are demands on your time when someone becomes unexpectedly ill. Or the phone rings when you’re in the middle of cooking dinner or just about to rush out the door running late. Ageing parents become needy instead of nurturing as the roles inexorably reverse. Continue reading