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  • Every month I write extra round-up posts for my paid subscribers on my substack (The Resilient Author) - this one highlighting industry talking points - and next year I’ll be continuing to draw attention to industry news as well as writing more posts on craft and creativity, and going behind the scenes of my writing journey. If you’d like to join me here then swipe through to check out the content and visit my stories for links to the sign-up discount page.
  • It’s been an intense year and a few days with the family soaking up this view has been just what I needed! Feeling very lucky - and hoping the chilled vibes we brought back with us last as long as possible (or at least make it past the weekend 🤣) 
#porongorups #southwestwa #waisok
  • In addition to appearing at the opening night of the Kalamunda Readers Festival, I'll also be in-conversation on Sunday 22 March 2026 (11.30-12.30 pm) with writer and interviewer @nattie.kate.mason.writer at Kalamunda Readers Festival, and we'll be covering as much ground as possible and having a mighty good time chatting about thriller-suspense reading and writing! Tickets available via my website or from the festival website https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/our-city/events-workshops/regular-city-events/kalamunda-readers-festival
After the event, I'll be signing copies of my books at the Dymocks pop-up stall in the Hall of Stars (Agricultural Hall) from 12:30pm - 1:00pm - and be sure to check out the entire festival as there are some fabulous WA authors attending (you can also buy a day pass to head to multiple events).

#kalamundareadersfestival #cityofkalamunda #kalamunda #authorevents #booklovers #perthisok
  • One I didn't get to share earlier - chatting about our culture's changing reading habits on substack. Link in the usual place.
  • Celebrating the joint book-aversary of two of my books this month with a few flashback photos, as The Hush turns four and You Don’t Know Me turns six! This includes a photo of perhaps the coolest marketing campaign I’ve ever had when Simon & Schuster made giant street posts for You Don’t Know Me! These two books made a massive difference to my career as The Hush was part of my PhD and You Don’t Know Me was adapted by Listnr and became a chart- topping drama podcast 🎉 but what I still love about them the most are all the characters I got to spend my writing days with - and I don’t rule out revisiting them!
  • Final author notes of 2025: debut heartbreaks, bookseller insights, George R Martin AI controversy, the value of art and a dash of Helen Garner brilliance. Link in the usual spot.

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  • I'm so delighted to be involved in the very first Kalamunda Writers Festival, and the opening night is set to be a lot of fun, as I'll be talking alongside authors @rachaeljohnsisanauthor , @kemery82 and @michaeltrantauthor! Check out the details below - how good does this event sound? I do hope you'll come and join us if you can!

EVENT DETAILS: 

Overlooking the stunning canopy of trees from the viewing deck of Kalamunda Community Centre, guests will be treated to a curated selection of local wines and a grazing board brimming with regional delights—perfect for mingling with friends and a chance to meet some of our incredible featured Festival Authors. As the sun sets, settle in for the highlight of the night, our Author Panel: From the Outback to the Perth Hills, West Australian Voices, featuring acclaimed Authors Rachael Johns, Sara Foster, Kate Emery & Michael Trant.

Local Wine & Grazing Table: Included with each ticket, are two beverage vouchers which can be used for either our handpicked selection of wines from nearby vineyards or for non-alcoholic beverages. A beautifully arranged grazing table showcasing artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, seasonal fruits, and more will also be available for guests to enjoy.

Whether you're a lifelong book lover or simply curious to hear from some of West Australia’s most coveted literary talents, this is the perfect way to kick off a weekend of literary discovery. Come raise a glass, meet fellow readers and writers, and toast to the stories that bring us together.

Where: Kalamunda Community Learning Centre
When: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Date: Friday 20 March 2026
Ticket links are in my bio.
  • Reader friends, I need you to help me choose my new UK book covers! 
I’m currently working with amazing Aussie book designer George Saad to come up with new covers to rebrand my titles for my publishing ventures in the UK next year - and I’d love to know what you think. Check out the designs and let me know which set is your favourite! 
Some extra notes: the teddy bear is an earlier draft of cover for When She Was Gone, so the image will be a camera (with the scene inside the lens likely to be altered too).
  • This post was originally an extra for my paid subscribers, but after an email mix-up that ended up sending one of those pesky teaser posts to everyone, I've made it available for all :) If you're a writer at any stage of your career, check out my thoughts on the problems and possibilities around writing novels for a living in 2026, and let me know what you think. Link in the usual place! And if you'd like to join my paid subscriber crew for next year, I have a subscription offer running at the moment giving you 30% off my annual subscription. For $35AUD you'll get
- The Resilient Author ebook on sign-up: a collection of 31 of my substack essays on craft and creativity.
- Deep-dive posts each month on writing and creativity, going behind-the-scenes to examine the nuts and bolts of writing for a living.
- Access to my writing resources.
- Ask Me Anything opportunities.
- Author Notes Extra - rounding up publishing news you might have missed.
- Access to all my archived posts.
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