On success and giving up writing

At my writing group the other night, someone asked how I was feeling about the success of Salt Magic Skin … More

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Forget abs of steel, a flawless complexion or beautiful hair. For some of us, a person’s mind is by far … More

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Want another story about true love, comics, and wild New Zealand beaches? In 2017, MLR Press published my first … More

Marketing. It strikes fear into the heart of many a writer. It’s like being asked to plunge your bare hand … More

Do you like some history with your magic? This post is for the history-lovers amongst us, for those who want … More

Want a story that’ll make you feel better about the world? This post tells a story that’ll give you hope. … More

Eek is such a great word, isn’t it? Eek. Eek. Eek! It practically squeaks off the page in jocular alarm. … More

I’ve been doing the planning and research for a new book since January – and you know what? It’s been … More

So, my novel no longer has a publisher. But, all the same, this is an optimistic post, because … More

Every so often I get overwhelmed by the prospect of writing a book. I’m at one of those … More

I won a local writing competition! Well, I won the ‘all ages’ category. There was also a ‘youth’ category, and … More