I’m excited to be teaching the following creative writing workshops over the coming months Shedding Skins – Wednesday 14th October, 10.30am – 1pm This is a workshop for teens that I’ll be running at the Hobart Library over the school holidays Explore the art of storytelling through folklore, myth and the uncanny. Shedding Skins invitesContinue reading “Upcoming Workshops”
Category Archives: Selkies
The Writing Tribe
Over the past 6 months I have had the enormous pleasure of participating in a craft course run by the inimitable Heather Rose, a writer I am endlessly inspired by and who has been one of the greatest supports to me on my own journey. Everyone on this course is working towards completing the firstContinue reading “The Writing Tribe”
Daughters of the Tide is available now!
The last few weeks have been the most glorious whirlwind. Daughters of the Tide was launched at Fullers Bookshop on the 26th May by fabulous friend and fellow author Karen Brooks. It was truly a night I will never forget. Having so many loved ones in the one space was magical, and the joy andContinue reading “Daughters of the Tide is available now!”
The Secrets of Selkies
I’ve been bursting to share this podcast I recorded with the wonderful Lauren Keegan a few weeks ago, and here it is! Lauren and I have both written novels that explore these magical creatures, and have long been fascinated by this branch of Celtic folklore, so we thought, why not get together and delve deeperContinue reading “The Secrets of Selkies”
Book Drop Joy
This week I had so much fun playing the book fairy and dropping in ARC copies of my novel to bookshops around Hobart. Thank you so much to the lovely booksellers at Fullers, Dymocks, The Hobart Bookshop, Cracked and Spineless, The State Cinema Bookshop and QBD Books Eastlands for your support and enthusiasm! The workContinue reading “Book Drop Joy”
The ARCs have arrived!
The most exciting book mail arrived the other day… my advanced reading copies of my debut novel, ‘Daughters of the Tide’ !! To say it was surreal to see my novel in book form, to see my name on its gorgeous cover and my words in print, is an understatement. The thrill has not leftContinue reading “The ARCs have arrived!”
Pre-orders now available!
My debut novel, ‘Daughters of the Tide,’ is now available to pre-order! You can do so here Why does pre-ordering matter? It’s one of the best early indicators for publishers of a books success from a sales point of view, and it shows booksellers and retailers that they should watch out for a book. Pre-ordering,Continue reading “Pre-orders now available!”
Cover reveal!
I’m beyond thrilled to share the cover for my upcoming novel, ‘Daughters of the Tide’ It’s the cover of my dreams, and I think it really captures the essence of this story. Thank you so much to the wonderful Emily O’Neill for her gorgeous design A little about the book… The Findlay family history hasContinue reading “Cover reveal!”
A brief update…
While my selkie novel, ‘Second Skin,’ is in the skilled hands of HQ’s copy editing team (more on this process soon), I’ve been chipping away at book 2, my witchy, dual narrative historical novel set in Ireland, Tasmania and New York. I’ve heard many established authors say writing never gets easier, no matter how manyContinue reading “A brief update…”
‘Voices of the Southern Ocean’
I feel extraordinarily lucky, and proud, to have a piece of writing in Voices of the Southern Ocean – a Nipaluna/Hobart anthology. This is a very special project, brought together by a wonderful group of passionate, talented people. It was launched on the 31st October at the Town Hall, where the Lord Mayor Anna ReynoldsContinue reading “‘Voices of the Southern Ocean’”
