New Writing Gig: Guest Blogger @ TOP Writing Website

Guess where I’m Guest Blogging today? … Tania McCartney, founder of Kids Book Review requested I write a series of Guest Posts on ‘Kids books, education or writing for kids‘… An irresistible opportunity, I couldn’t refuse!

I’ll be exercising my expertise as Kids Sci-fi chapter book creator and kids picture book writer, primary school teacher […]

New Writing Gig: Writing Features for a PRINT Magazine

Editor, Wendy Johnson of South City Bulletin magazine in Brisbane requested I write monthly features on writing topics for her magazine. An irresistible opportunity, I couldn’t refuse!

From today to March 2012, you’ll see me over at Logan’s FREE premium magazine as their resident Writing Adviser.

South City Bulletin broadcasts to a wide circulation delivering […]

SECRETS in Creating a Likeable HERO Character

SQUEE! I can’t believe the incredible feedback I received from the CYA Writing Competition for JOSH AND THE IT! I scored a perfect 100% from one of the judges for Book 1, of the Super Space Kids series.

What did the CYA judge say about JOSH AND THE IT?

“Loved the cheeky tone – it’s […]

My Newspaper Life Story is OUT!

SQUEE! Finally my gutsy news story has hit the streets! My heart is pattering with exhilaration, my stomach clenched with apprehension. For two years, I’ve hidden myself here on […]

SQUEE! I’m Finalist in Mental Health Week Writing Comp

SQUEEE! This week I’m celebrating Mental Health Week, the ultimate opportunity to share my story of recovery and hope. I’m pouring all my creative energies into pushing mental health issues to the forefront.

Last Sunday I launched the Life Writing program which Queensland Health contracted me as co-facilitator. I delivered the first two sessions to […]

Secret Writing Habits of Productive Writers

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My Writing Mantra: Each day I create brand new stories or expand on existing writing projects. I keep the creative juices gurgling and flowing so they don’t dry up. Every day I generate opportunities in my writing career by taking calculated risks and build on successes. Creative writing […]

How to Present *Imaginative* Writing Workshops to Schools

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BLAST OFF … Kids created the most *imaginative* stories at my Writing Workshop yesterday. How did I unleash the Power of […]

Winners of the CYA Writers Conference

Today I celebrated the ultimate event in my writer’s year. The Australian CYA children’s and young adult writer’s conference at St Laurence College, Brisbane. Its a one-day action adventure retreat for writers. Refreshing. Exhilarating. Exhausting.

I shared this stimulating day with my real & online writing buddies and colleagues, participating in writing courses, scribbling down […]

Launching my Case Study in Marketing for AUTHORS

SQUEEE! I don’t believe it! My KICK-ASS marketing case study is Out NOW. Its included in a Bonus Chapter: Case Studies of Authors Who Are Doing Great Marketing …

Anita Revel, author of Marketing for Authors and 17 other books, invited me to contribute and co-promote her eBook on Book Marketing.

I’m honoured to have […]

How to Engage an Audience at a Writing Seminar

Not hail, nor rain nor severe weather warnings kept my audience away at my Author Platform/ Book Marketing presentation in Brisbane last night. My smile widened as each eager participant sloshed through the door. I warmly welcomed each partaker as they arrived, inviting them to introduce themselves and divulge their writing passion. Yes, everyone loved […]