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Q&A with Robbie Arnott

I feel extremely lucky that the lovely Robbie Arnott agreed to sit down and have a chat with me about his new book, Dusk, and the writing life. Robbie is such a unique talent, and the most humble and generous of humans. I can’t wait to see what he writes next. You can read ourContinue reading “Q&A with Robbie Arnott”

Once Upon a Book Club

Since June this year I’ve been running a monthly fairytale themed bookclub at Fullers Bookshop. As a complete fairytale and folklore nut, it’s been an absolute joy to connect with so many wonderful fellow fairytale lovers, and to have such open and lively discussions about the gorgeous books on our list. So far we’ve readContinue reading “Once Upon a Book Club”

My time at KSP

I can’t begin to express my gratitude to the Katherine Susannah Prichard Writers Centre, where I recently spent two weeks as a writer in residence. Being able to live and breathe my novel for such an uninterrupted length of time is a rare privilege, and it has borne fruit. I have never been more productiveContinue reading “My time at KSP”

The best news…

I’m absolutely thrilled to say that I’ve signed with the lovely Abigail Nathan from Alex Adsett Literary with my novel ‘Second Skin.’ Having the support of someone with so much experience, who knows the ins and outs of this complicated industry is no small thing. Thank you for believing in my book! Along with herContinue reading “The best news…”

ASA/HQ Fiction Prize shortlisting

I’m absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the ASA/HQ Fiction Prize. Opportunities like this one go such a long way in supporting unpublished writers, giving visibility and a chance to present a completed manuscript for consideration, not to mention encouragement. Funnily enough it wasn’t until I received a message of congratulations from a dearContinue reading “ASA/HQ Fiction Prize shortlisting”

Tasmanian Gardens

I feel very lucky to have had the opportunity to interview Meg Bignell and Alice Bennett about their beautiful new book Tasmanian Gardens on ‘The Book Shelf.’ This is not your average gardening book. You will find no instruction manuals or growing guides within. This is a book of stories, each one perfectly unique, fromContinue reading “Tasmanian Gardens”

A dream come true

Apply for the thing! If there is anything I’ve learned over the years, it’s to go for any and every opportunity that comes your way, even if you think you don’t have a chance. You never know, and you have absolutely nothing to lose. I recently received the news that my application for a residentialContinue reading “A dream come true”

2024 mysteries

So much about the writing process is mysterious, and requires us to cede control and trust that our intuition knows the way, much like life. This year I want to lean into mystery, let go of expectations and feed my curiosity. I’ve been accepted in the Faber Academy’s Novel Writing course with Carrie Tiffany, and IContinue reading “2024 mysteries”

Hobart is a UNESCO City of Literature!

Thank you so much to the ABC and Stephanie Eslake for helping to share this wonderful news I am so unbelievably proud of the dream team that made this possible – Libraries Tasmania, Hobart City Council, UTAS, Brand Tasmania, Fullers Bookshop and TasWriters. Tasmania already punches far above its weight when it comes to producingContinue reading “Hobart is a UNESCO City of Literature!”

On creativity

We do it for the love of it, right? That soul deep knowledge that writing is exactly what we were put on this earth to do. Even and despite the hard days – the days when the words won’t come and it feels like your creativity has abandoned you. That’s an interesting concept, actually, thatContinue reading “On creativity”