Turn of Phrase When you think that horses have been used domestically for more than 5,000 years it’s no wonder we have so many sayings or idioms that have been passed down through the ages. I would love to know … Read More
There ends 2015 … I began to organise this post so many weeks ago I’ve forgotten the date. I was thinking, I’m on top of my latest novel Consequences but my my how wrong can a person be! I force … Read More
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN – THE MELBOURNE CUP Australian racing’s most prestigious horse racing prize – the Melbourne Cup. In more recent years, the Cup does a tour of the country in the lead-up to the running of the great race, … Read More
Book Review – THE QUAMBI STUD and Purebred Arabs of Sir James Penn Boucaut [The Path to the Present] By Peter Clarke If I was granted three wishes, one would be used to spend a day with Sir James Penn Boucaut. I’ve … Read More
For Sunday quote of the week some words of wisdom from Dr Philip E. Humbert: No matter what your goal or dream in life, the key is to take the DAILY ACTIONS that are required to “get there.” Day by day, … Read More
I’M BACK HERE AGAIN The heading says it all. Another book is written and I’m in the editing phase. Do I dare say the finish line is in sight? Yes, the finish line is in sight! This book is set … Read More
SUNDAY QUOTE OF THE WEEK. TRUE FRIENDS = A HAPPIER LIFE “LIFE IS TO BE FORTIFIED BY MANY FRIENDSHIPS. TO LOVE, AND BE LOVED, IS THE GREATEST HAPPINESS OF EXISTENCE.” ~Sydney Smith I know first hand the importance of friendship, and … Read More
Books From Our Backyard 2015 I’m thrilled to be a part of Books From Our Backyard again this year. The Queensland Writers Centre must be congratulated as they share and celebrate the talent of Queensland writers. This year I have ‘Danika and … Read More
OPEN A BOOK – it’s an Antarctic vortex … There’s so much about winter I love. But today I’m saying this a little nervously. Why you ask? Because I’ve just been told by the usual sensationalist reporting on TV that … Read More
Cover Up – it’s not what you think. I’m so fortunate to have talented friends. Local author, poet and editor Susan Skowronski has kindly given me permission to share her latest flash fiction. Thanks Susan, love the story. Titled Cover … Read More