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I share tips and thoughts on writing books, and readings good ones too. You’ll find author updates and trumpet tooting stuff here too. Past news and blogs share copywriting, communications and campaigns worth learning from, community and how we connect, my travel love and random life reflections. It’s kind of like my soap box speeches and journal scribbles are catching up for a cuppa too!
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Memory Lane brings the finest care in final days
A treasured new Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia initiative was launched this week during Palliative Care Week. Memory Lane is a new initiative of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, transporting Victorians living in palliative care to...
Write, read, sign books, repeat
Write, read, sign books, repeat Well, hey there Summer, you sure did sizzle with oodles of author readings and signings. I'm now falling into Autumn with another reprint of Jetty Jumping hitting bookstores. Here's a glimpse of some of the fun we've had so...
On the couch chat
On the couch, having a chat I caught up with Janet McNeill of McNeill Real Estate recently to chat about what it means to live on the Mornington Peninsula and lift the hood on my career and writing journey. This was a lovely chance to reflect on how I help...
Wellness Pavilion milestone launch
An exciting milestone for mental health, resilience and support for Southern Peninsula youth and families It was my honour to help evolve the vision, strategic communications, copywriting, community consultation and engagement and media management for the Wellness...
I spy book shelfies
Sightings of my book in the wild There’s something awfully thrilling about being sent ‘shelfies’ of your book across the land. I'm having such fun playing Spotto with Jetty Jumping. It's quite the competitive sport! From the editor of Crinkling News (and...
World Book Day reading
This is my kindergarten book reading grin I adored reading to the Tootgarook PreSchool kids. What a way to mark WORLD BOOK DAY this week. After I’d finished sharing Jetty Jumping, a gorgeous boy in the front row who’d followed every word with wide, wondrous...
Book launch joy
Book launch joy The pandemic and recent 3rd Victorian Lockdown took a load of moments from us, but not the joy of reading. And today, not the joy of gathering to welcome a book into the world. A Lockdown Liberty Book Launch has a mighty fine ring to it and in two...
Nomination for Citizen of the Year
I'm just happy connecting community I feel like I need to wheel out a small bugle player and pass the hors d’oeuvres around for this news: Today I received a Letter under Council Seal from Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, acknowledging that I was one of the many...
Book release day
It's book release day Hurrah! Huzzah! My debut children's picture book JETTY JUMPING has just launched into the world. It’s due to start bobbing about on bookshelves in stores across the land from today. Here’s to spying it in young readers hands and families...
Hal Porter Short Story winner
Hal Porter Short Story Competition winner I am really very honoured to have been announced as the winner of the coveted Hal Porter Short Story Competition. To be awarded this recognition, which has been running for 28 years, is something that truly humbles...
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Georgie Stayches
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Victorian Writer published story
The Pandemic Playbook Member's and supporters of Writer's Victoria will be familiar with the seasonal writing magazine The Victorian Writer. ‘The Victorian Writer’ magazine is a valuable resource for Writers Victoria members and aspiring writers across Australia....
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Claire Monique Taylor
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Noe Harsel
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Case study question tips
Let's refresh your case study interviews I've done so many case study interviews that I conduct them in my sleep. (Truly!) Despite my copywriting sleep patterns, case studies are superb way to share insights. What's a case study and why do you need it? Case studies...
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Kristie Evans
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Rebecca Fraser
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Coronatude: Chats with strong folks doing good things: Meet Murray Turner
Coronatude is a mindset COVID has impacted the world and inspired reflections and actions that show the goodness of folks. During Stage 4 lockdown restriction across Victoria, we've witnessed the resilience, connectivity and inspiration of many. I know so many...
Peekaboo book cover reveal
What a gorgeous cover Picture book grins for my debut children’s book JETTY JUMPING with Little Hare, an imprint of Hardie Grant Books. I'm blessed to be in wonderful publishing hands to bring my story of Jetty Jumping to life. This book was a joy to write and I've...
Cheers and tears as we open up
Lockdown freedom calling I’m not sure about you but the moment we heard the news ‘We are opening’ I felt an electricity surge within me. The thought that the self-isolation prison gates had been thrown open for us to re-enter the world thrilled me with a...
My Pandemic Playbook
Ah, there's nothing like a global pandemic to force a few new habits and learnings upon you. Did you find yourself forming COVID coping activities? It impressed me no end how folks took on new challenges and distractions. I got up to a bunch of lockdown...