EVOKING ADMIRATION Carmel and Simeon Sarah (dec) Photograph G Egan Lately, life has turned a little crazy. Not only am I drafting my next novel but I’ve promised myself that I will learn to update my author website myself. To slow … Read More
DECISIONS AND CHOICES Life is a continuing series of decisions and choices. For me, making good life choices keeps me in control of my own future. Everyday the results of good and bad choices are blasted from the TV, media, social … Read More
LOVE YOUR MARES AND STAY CONNECTED Words Carmel Rowley Lately, I’ve had my Arabian mares on my mind – sometimes words fail me to describe how important they are and were in my life. There was an understanding between us … 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
Where is my copy of ? That’s right I leant it … I do not lend books. No I’ll start that again. I no longer lend books. I found some fabulous words from a blog by Roger Rosenblatt … Read More
At least Begin – Then keep going – Until the end. I loved these tips, so for all writers and aspiring novelists, the seven reminders below are a great start. As stated below, “You’re not in this writing business because … Read More
September Pinup-Lois-Happiness, Forgive and Smile – “Everyone must leave something behind when he dies, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a … Read More
The Present Moment – June Pin-Up In Australia June 1st is officially the beginning of Winter and today as I write I’m staring outside my office window at a rainy overcast day. Phillip Humbert’s latest newsletter arrived www.philiphumbert.com covering a … Read More
For Thursday Art Day the ‘Eye of Horus’ The ‘Eye of Horus’ plays a largish role in Winds of Time – Book 3 of the ‘Daughters of the Wind’ series. Many may know that in ‘Winds of Time’ my fictional … Read More
Jessikah Carey – December – Reader of the Month What fun, at the very last minute I’ve persuaded Jessikah Carey to be my December – Reader of the month. I know some of you may be asking, who is Jessikah … Read More