Writing the unconscious

Corona virus isolation.
May 19, 2020

In Coronavirus isolation I tried to understand why I couldn’t write these days. Was it procrastination, or the death of a close friend and that of my cousin, or something more serious? I certainly had the time and place, but […]

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And The Winner Is…
August 14, 2018

Helen Luxton has won a copy of Something Missing and Pickle to Pie. Her name was drawn after my workshop last week on Life/Memoir Writing at the Hastings Library. Over twenty writers attended, all with fascinating projects. On a table, […]

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Sally Morgan: My Place and False Heritage
July 10, 2016

Some books go straight to your heart and inspire you to work harder, try harder. Lisa Hill’s Reviews from Indigenous Literature Week at wordpress ANZ Litlovers 2016 | ANZ LitLovers LitBlog made me think about the book that gave me the […]

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A Wintry Sunday in Melbourne
July 7, 2016

A dull overcast sky, drops of rain and wind straight off the glaciers of Antarctica didn’t stop me from catching a train for the hour trip from Carrum to Melbourne. Arriving at Flinders Street station I caught a tram to […]

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Barb Biggs: The Accidental Renovator. A review
September 7, 2015

A Paris Story How do you accidentally buy a Paris apartment? This is a smart, snazzy, witty story set in the romantic city of Paris. As I expected, I am really enjoying reading Barbara Biggs’ latest book The Accidental Renovator. […]

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Writing a Memoir?
July 19, 2015

How to make your story come alive Writing a memoir might seem easy because you already know the story-after all, its your own. But to write a fascinating account of your life, you not only have to tell your tale […]

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Writers come from all walks of life and choose many different paths to achieve their dreams
January 19, 2015

Coping with challenging theories We live in a wonderful world that is full of charm and adventure. There is no end to  the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.’—      Jawaharlal Nehru Writers come from all walks […]

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