• TRYING TO BE MOTIVATED MONDAY! 😜 Struggling a bit today as I took a knock on the head at a basketball game on Friday and it has triggered a fairly painful neck-joint issue from whiplash! So I feel like I’m being stabbed in the head every few seconds, but soldering on! I have a fun substack tomorrow looking at how a certain photoshop debacle can help us think about what makes a good story. And I’m going to be chatting more about my new book later in the week too so can’t wait to share that one. Hope you’re all off to a good start to the week!
  • Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
  • New Substack post today! This one is for writers and all creatives, particularly those in struggle at the moment. It’s such a relief to realise that the different ways we get lost during the process of creativity can actually be essential to our eventual success! Link to read in my bio.
  • Motivated Monday! I’ve got the Oscars on in the background this morning - I know it has its controversies but I still love watching Hollywood getting all glammed up and celebrating creativity. I haven’t seen too much that’s been nominated this year but one that’s stayed with me is Nyad with Annette Benning and Jodie Foster (on Netflix) - amazing story and powerhouse performances. 

In uni my friend Shuba and I used to have a ritual where we got up on the middle of the night (in the UK), put on our lippy and our best jewellery and watched the Oscars in our PJs - including posing with the stars on TV 😜 - so every year when I’m watching I think of that lovely memory! Here’s a flashback photo of me and Michael Keaton (who just popped up on the TV as I wrote this!) 😂

I’ve got lots of time to get stuck into outlining and editing of my next 2 novels this week so I’m really excited about that, and tomorrow’s Substack is about how a book transforms itself during the writing process. 

Have a great start to the week y’all!
  • Happy International Women’s Day! All around me women are kicking goals, working through tough stuff, keeping going in challenging circumstances and generally being exceptional! High fives to you all 💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

I wrote a longer piece about this today on Substack for my paid community - so if you’d like to read it you can unlock it by signing up for the 7 day free trial 😀 Link in bio - and there’s plenty more coming soon for free subscribers too. 

I’m on my way to Australind and Harvey so if you’re coming to one of my events this morning I’ll see you soon!
  • Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
  • At this time of year I get lots of memories popping up on my phone and social media as my first two novels, Beneath the Shadows and Come Back to Me, were both published at this time of year. It’s lovely looking back at the old photos - which somehow seem like just yesterday and also a very long time ago! 

My books have all had different journeys since publication and it’s been so gratifying to see them continue to find new readers - Beneath the Shadows now has over 7K ratings on Audible.com! Both books are currently available on Kindle, while I look for the next print home for them! Links to find all my books in my bio. 

If you’d like to hear me talk about my inspirations and writing career so far then I’ll be appearing at the Libraries Literary festival in SW WA on Friday (Harvey and Australind).
  • Today on Substack I’m writing all about how we can value our words and creativity - this is one for ALL writers/creatives looking to make a living from their creative work. I’m also introducing my first paid subscription offers for my Substack subscribers, and you’ll find details in the post. I’m so excited about the community I’m building there as it allows me the chance to sink deeper into topics around writing, publishing, language, creativity and culture. There will always be plenty available for free subscribers too, so if you’d like to join me and receive my short essays directly into your inbox, please check out the details in the post and subscribe! Link to the post in my bio.
  • ❗️ COME SEE US ON 7 AND 8 MARCH ❗️

I’m one of 9 authors heading to Harvey and Australind on Thursday and Friday for their second ever Literacy Festival! I’ll be there on Friday chatting about my books - and participating authors across the 2 days include: 

📖 @davidwhishwilson 
📖 @joshlangley_daydreamer 
📖 @sashawasley_author 
📖 @cristyburne 
📖 @kylie_howarth 
📖 Joanne Morrell
📖 Katie Stewart
📖 Kamille Roach

Check out the website for more information on when and where to see us. So excited for this event! 
https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/upcoming-events
TRYING TO BE MOTIVATED MONDAY! 😜 Struggling a bit today as I took a knock on the head at a basketball game on Friday and it has triggered a fairly painful neck-joint issue from whiplash! So I feel like I’m being stabbed in the head every few seconds, but soldering on! I have a fun substack tomorrow looking at how a certain photoshop debacle can help us think about what makes a good story. And I’m going to be chatting more about my new book later in the week too so can’t wait to share that one. Hope you’re all off to a good start to the week!
TRYING TO BE MOTIVATED MONDAY! 😜 Struggling a bit today as I took a knock on the head at a basketball game on Friday and it has triggered a fairly painful neck-joint issue from whiplash! So I feel like I’m being stabbed in the head every few seconds, but soldering on! I have a fun substack tomorrow looking at how a certain photoshop debacle can help us think about what makes a good story. And I’m going to be chatting more about my new book later in the week too so can’t wait to share that one. Hope you’re all off to a good start to the week!
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Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author !

ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021.

So, Sarah, tell us what you are…

READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read!
WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations!
LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook.
THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024.
WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome brilliant crime-writer @sarah_bailey_author ! ABOUT SARAH: Sarah Bailey is a Melbourne-based writer with a background in advertising and communications. She has three sons and is currently the Managing Director of the Melbourne and Sydney offices of advertising agency VML. Her internationally award-winning Gemma Woodstock series includes The Dark Lake, published in 2017 and winner of the Ned Kelly Award for Best First Fiction and the Davitt Award for Best Debut, followed by Into the Night in 2018, and Where the Dead Go in 2019. Her new release Body of Lies is the fourth book in the series. Sarah has also published the bestselling The Housemate and Audible Original Final Act in 2021. So, Sarah, tell us what you are… READING: I’ve just finished an advance copy of The Last Trace by Petronella McGovern. She’s written another clever twisty read! WATCHING: I just finished the latest season of True Detective. I enjoyed it but didn’t love it. I’ve struggled to get into a show lately so open to any recommendations! LISTENING TO: I listen to approximately one million podcasts every week. A few favourites are The Drop, Uncomfortable Conversations with Josh Szeps, Armchair Expert, Big Small Talk, Can We Be Real and Vanity Fair’s podcast Little Gold Men. I’m also listening to Megan Rogers’ The Heart is a Star as an audiobook. THINKING ABOUT: The unthinkable horror the people in Gaza are facing and what it says about us and the way our world works that something like this can happen in 2024. WORKING ON: I am back at work after ten months of parental leave so am working on a few projects and easing myself back into the cut and thrust of advertising agency life. I’m also (slowly) working on a new book, a sequel to my previous novel, The Housemate.
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New Substack post today! This one is for writers and all creatives, particularly those in struggle at the moment. It’s such a relief to realise that the different ways we get lost during the process of creativity can actually be essential to our eventual success! Link to read in my bio.
New Substack post today! This one is for writers and all creatives, particularly those in struggle at the moment. It’s such a relief to realise that the different ways we get lost during the process of creativity can actually be essential to our eventual success! Link to read in my bio.
New Substack post today! This one is for writers and all creatives, particularly those in struggle at the moment. It’s such a relief to realise that the different ways we get lost during the process of creativity can actually be essential to our eventual success! Link to read in my bio.
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Motivated Monday! I’ve got the Oscars on in the background this morning - I know it has its controversies but I still love watching Hollywood getting all glammed up and celebrating creativity. I haven’t seen too much that’s been nominated this year but one that’s stayed with me is Nyad with Annette Benning and Jodie Foster (on Netflix) - amazing story and powerhouse performances. 

In uni my friend Shuba and I used to have a ritual where we got up on the middle of the night (in the UK), put on our lippy and our best jewellery and watched the Oscars in our PJs - including posing with the stars on TV 😜 - so every year when I’m watching I think of that lovely memory! Here’s a flashback photo of me and Michael Keaton (who just popped up on the TV as I wrote this!) 😂

I’ve got lots of time to get stuck into outlining and editing of my next 2 novels this week so I’m really excited about that, and tomorrow’s Substack is about how a book transforms itself during the writing process. 

Have a great start to the week y’all!
Motivated Monday! I’ve got the Oscars on in the background this morning - I know it has its controversies but I still love watching Hollywood getting all glammed up and celebrating creativity. I haven’t seen too much that’s been nominated this year but one that’s stayed with me is Nyad with Annette Benning and Jodie Foster (on Netflix) - amazing story and powerhouse performances. In uni my friend Shuba and I used to have a ritual where we got up on the middle of the night (in the UK), put on our lippy and our best jewellery and watched the Oscars in our PJs - including posing with the stars on TV 😜 - so every year when I’m watching I think of that lovely memory! Here’s a flashback photo of me and Michael Keaton (who just popped up on the TV as I wrote this!) 😂 I’ve got lots of time to get stuck into outlining and editing of my next 2 novels this week so I’m really excited about that, and tomorrow’s Substack is about how a book transforms itself during the writing process. Have a great start to the week y’all!
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Happy International Women’s Day! All around me women are kicking goals, working through tough stuff, keeping going in challenging circumstances and generally being exceptional! High fives to you all 💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻

I wrote a longer piece about this today on Substack for my paid community - so if you’d like to read it you can unlock it by signing up for the 7 day free trial 😀 Link in bio - and there’s plenty more coming soon for free subscribers too. 

I’m on my way to Australind and Harvey so if you’re coming to one of my events this morning I’ll see you soon!
Happy International Women’s Day! All around me women are kicking goals, working through tough stuff, keeping going in challenging circumstances and generally being exceptional! High fives to you all 💪🏻🙌🏻👏🏻 I wrote a longer piece about this today on Substack for my paid community - so if you’d like to read it you can unlock it by signing up for the 7 day free trial 😀 Link in bio - and there’s plenty more coming soon for free subscribers too. I’m on my way to Australind and Harvey so if you’re coming to one of my events this morning I’ll see you soon!
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Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig!

ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now!

READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King
WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet.
LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled
THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April.
WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania.

HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK:  The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together.

FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: 

Website: www.hollycraig.com
Facebook: Holly Craig Author
Instagram: @hollycraigauthor 

Thanks for checking in, Holly!
Every week I check in with one of Australia’s favourite authors to bring you their latest news, and this week I’m delighted to welcome fellow WA author and thriller writer Holly Craig! ABOUT HOLLY: Holly lives on the West Australian coast. She spent her childhood on boats and on Rottnest Island. The beach and river were her playground and have shaped the settings in her novels. Holly has degrees in journalism, public relations, English teaching, and creative writing from Curtin University. Holly’s bestselling debut novel The Shallows was published in September 2023, and her second thriller, The Rip, is it now! READING: The Fury by Alex Michaelides and Holly by Stephen King WATCHING: British Bake Off, because it’s easy and light while I’m busy promoting my book. After an event I like to switch off and Bake Off is so comforting and sweet. LISTENING: Wayne Dyer - Wishes Fulfilled THINKING ABOUT: Sales and whether my book is selling enough. LOL! It’s always the scariest feeling when the book goes out. I’m also thinking about how much I cannot wait to start writing again in April. WORKING ON: I’m halfway through Book 4, a psychological thriller set on an isolated lake in Tasmania. HOLLY’S LATEST BOOK: The Rip, a thriller set on Rottnest Island/Wadjemup, centres around a child going missing while two families holiday together. FIND OUT MORE AND FOLLOW HOLLY: Website: www.hollycraig.com Facebook: Holly Craig Author Instagram: @hollycraigauthor Thanks for checking in, Holly!
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At this time of year I get lots of memories popping up on my phone and social media as my first two novels, Beneath the Shadows and Come Back to Me, were both published at this time of year. It’s lovely looking back at the old photos - which somehow seem like just yesterday and also a very long time ago! 

My books have all had different journeys since publication and it’s been so gratifying to see them continue to find new readers - Beneath the Shadows now has over 7K ratings on Audible.com! Both books are currently available on Kindle, while I look for the next print home for them! Links to find all my books in my bio. 

If you’d like to hear me talk about my inspirations and writing career so far then I’ll be appearing at the Libraries Literary festival in SW WA on Friday (Harvey and Australind).
At this time of year I get lots of memories popping up on my phone and social media as my first two novels, Beneath the Shadows and Come Back to Me, were both published at this time of year. It’s lovely looking back at the old photos - which somehow seem like just yesterday and also a very long time ago! 

My books have all had different journeys since publication and it’s been so gratifying to see them continue to find new readers - Beneath the Shadows now has over 7K ratings on Audible.com! Both books are currently available on Kindle, while I look for the next print home for them! Links to find all my books in my bio. 

If you’d like to hear me talk about my inspirations and writing career so far then I’ll be appearing at the Libraries Literary festival in SW WA on Friday (Harvey and Australind).
At this time of year I get lots of memories popping up on my phone and social media as my first two novels, Beneath the Shadows and Come Back to Me, were both published at this time of year. It’s lovely looking back at the old photos - which somehow seem like just yesterday and also a very long time ago! My books have all had different journeys since publication and it’s been so gratifying to see them continue to find new readers - Beneath the Shadows now has over 7K ratings on Audible.com! Both books are currently available on Kindle, while I look for the next print home for them! Links to find all my books in my bio. If you’d like to hear me talk about my inspirations and writing career so far then I’ll be appearing at the Libraries Literary festival in SW WA on Friday (Harvey and Australind).
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Today on Substack I’m writing all about how we can value our words and creativity - this is one for ALL writers/creatives looking to make a living from their creative work. I’m also introducing my first paid subscription offers for my Substack subscribers, and you’ll find details in the post. I’m so excited about the community I’m building there as it allows me the chance to sink deeper into topics around writing, publishing, language, creativity and culture. There will always be plenty available for free subscribers too, so if you’d like to join me and receive my short essays directly into your inbox, please check out the details in the post and subscribe! Link to the post in my bio.
Today on Substack I’m writing all about how we can value our words and creativity - this is one for ALL writers/creatives looking to make a living from their creative work. I’m also introducing my first paid subscription offers for my Substack subscribers, and you’ll find details in the post. I’m so excited about the community I’m building there as it allows me the chance to sink deeper into topics around writing, publishing, language, creativity and culture. There will always be plenty available for free subscribers too, so if you’d like to join me and receive my short essays directly into your inbox, please check out the details in the post and subscribe! Link to the post in my bio.
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❗️ COME SEE US ON 7 AND 8 MARCH ❗️

I’m one of 9 authors heading to Harvey and Australind on Thursday and Friday for their second ever Literacy Festival! I’ll be there on Friday chatting about my books - and participating authors across the 2 days include: 

📖 @davidwhishwilson 
📖 @joshlangley_daydreamer 
📖 @sashawasley_author 
📖 @cristyburne 
📖 @kylie_howarth 
📖 Joanne Morrell
📖 Katie Stewart
📖 Kamille Roach

Check out the website for more information on when and where to see us. So excited for this event! 
https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/upcoming-events
❗️ COME SEE US ON 7 AND 8 MARCH ❗️ I’m one of 9 authors heading to Harvey and Australind on Thursday and Friday for their second ever Literacy Festival! I’ll be there on Friday chatting about my books - and participating authors across the 2 days include: 📖 @davidwhishwilson 📖 @joshlangley_daydreamer 📖 @sashawasley_author 📖 @cristyburne 📖 @kylie_howarth 📖 Joanne Morrell 📖 Katie Stewart 📖 Kamille Roach Check out the website for more information on when and where to see us. So excited for this event! https://www.harvey.wa.gov.au/news-and-events/upcoming-events
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