There are a range of special offers going on this weekend, online and offline, to celebrate Mother’s Day: Come Back to Me is FREE all weekend on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk for international readers. (Offer starts 12 am Pacific Standard Time on 11 May and ends 11.59 pm Pacific Standard Time on 12 May.) Shallow Breath [...]
Dear Mum
I was delighted to contribute to this gorgeous little book, full of Australian writers’ and personalities’ letters to their mums. Having read quite a few of the contributions, I can tell you that there are letters to warm your heart and a few that will move you to tears. It’s a great Mother’s Day present, [...]
Congratulations Jess Fitzpatrick, winner of our 12-book giveaway!
Many congratulations to Jess Fitzpatrick, winner of the 12-book giveaway held recently in collaboration with writers Natasha Laster, Annabel Smith, Amanda Curtin, Dawn Barker and Emma Chapman. Hope you enjoy the books, Jess! It’s been great fun hosting the giveaway, so if you missed out this time then I’ll keep you posted on more in the [...]
Special offers for Come Back to Me and Shallow Breath
In the following couple of weeks you’ll find various specials going on for Come Back to Me and Shallow Breath: 1) Beaufort St Books are offering free postage Australia-wide, and Come Back to Me for free, if you buy a copy of Shallow Breath. Find they at www.beaufortstreetbooks.com.au or call 08 6142 7996. 2) Various [...]
Wild encounters: meeting my muse
The Indian Ocean on Sunday was cold enough to steal your breath, but we barely noticed. For the fourth time in my life I had the privilege of swimming with dolphins in their own environment – on this occasion with Rockingham Wild Encounters. There are approximately 200 dolphins in the area, and every day the [...]
Win 12 – TWELVE! – books by Australian authors (ANZ and UK competition)…
Want to the chance to win 12 - yes, TWELVE! – books? Win all 12 fiction titles written by myself, Natasha Lester, Emma Chapman, Dawn Barker, Amanda Curtin and Annabel Smith. Just click on the books to join in – good luck! (Books posted to Australian and UK addresses only.) Did you [...]
A new collaborative blog and my writing process
This is my first post as part of a new collaborative venture with five other fantastic Perth-based writers, in a series we’ve called Writers Ask Writers. Each month we’ll be sharing our thoughts and experiences on the same topics, beginning with our writing process. However, before I get on to that, let me introduce you [...]
Back home, to good news and bad news in the world of conversation
I had a really interesting time in the UK researching for a new book – and I met some lovely people who were extremely helpful answering my questions. Now, it’s time to start writing. I’m hoping I can get past those first few scary pages without too much trouble, and that I’ll soon be immersed [...]
A new adventure
I’m currently packing for a trip overseas, which will involve catching up with family and friends but also some book research. I find researching one of the most enjoyable aspects of writing, so I can’t wait to get stuck in. Without giving too much away, I’ll be heading to the Lake District, another beautiful part [...]
Feature in Suspense magazine
It’s a real thrill to be featured in the March edition of Suspense magazine. My thanks to writer Susan May. You can check out the interview on her blog here, and be sure to look out for the magazine – it’s a real pleasure to be in such great company! Did you like this? Share [...]
Perth Writers Festival 2013 wrap-up
It’s been a week since the Perth Writers Festival finished – how did that happen?! I don’t want to let it fade away without mentioning a few things, so here are my Top 5 highlights: 1. Margaret Atwood Anyone who was lucky enough to get to the Perth Concert Hall on Saturday night was [...]
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