And what does an editor do, exactly?
This isn't, of course, a question I can answer. I'm not an editor. But I can tell you something about what it is like to be edited. And the short answer is: it's wonderful. For [...]
Book Review: Aftershocks by Michelle Tom
Memoirs are too often judged only by the power of the story. Tom’s story is powerful and moving all right, but also as beautifully written as any literary fiction. Aftershocks is Tom's first book but she [...]
Lunch on the mountain with writers
At long last! The very first, much-anticipated Mountain Writers Festival event is out in the world. I'm on the organising committee and it's been quite the wild Covid-cancellation ride - so we're all very excited. Sophie [...]
Lost at Sandy Gallop Asylum
Sandy Gallop Asylum Source: ABC News I've been trying to source information about the great-grandfather of my memoir subject (my subject is Aaron Fa'Aoso, his great-grandfather was Guy Townson). Aaron remains [...]
Mountain Writers Festival
So. I'm on a committee. And we're trying to run some interesting bookish events, in a beautiful place. If that's your bag too, consider following Mountain Writers Festival, which will be held in Macedon, Victoria - [...]
Six minutes with Stella Glorie
This interview was so much fun: in only six minutes we discuss truth, books and Dolly Parton! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJuzlPz_nTg
Online Writing Workshop
Still a couple of places left in this one-day workshop (Sat 9 Oct, 2021). I'd be super grateful if you could spread the word! Book here. Last time I ran it we had a terrific [...]
Keynote Panel: The hidden history of women
I was SO looking forward to participating in this panel, in real life. I wanted to meet the other speakers, catch up with the awesome facilitator, chat with audience members afterwards. But one of the [...]
Port Fairy Literary Weekend
Next weekend you'll find me in Port Fairy, enjoying and talking about all things bookish. Even The Husband will be there (although it's possible he'll spend most of his time fishing...) Why don't you join [...]
Literary Grants: how to win them
You’ve volunteered to be a member of a grant assessment panel. The submissions have all been sent through, and you’re looking at the vast pile of proposals in horror. There are so many, and the [...]