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Panel of Crime Writers

Logan City Writers are taking on the world … word by word. Next Saturday four Logan Crime Writers will chat on a panel about their inspiration in writing their latest Crime Stories and divulge their secrets on sleuthing.

Four diverse writers will thrill you with their unique way of serving up crime …

FUNDED! Logan Writers Week

YAY! Logan City Council will now fund Logan Writers Week, 11th to 16th of October. Which means I can pay for newspaper advertising, Guest speaker Doctor David Reiter of Interactive Publications, 14 Logan writers and 3 illustrators … and the other costs involved in organising a writers festival.

In April, I applied for an Arts […]

WooHoo! Logan Writers Week!

WooHoo! Its official … Logan Writers Week will go ahead between the 11th to 16th of October at Logan City Libraries and Angus and Robertson Hyperdome Bookstore. It’ll be a week long celebration of the amazing literary talent in Logan City.

In March, I created Logan City Writers collective and dreamed I could organise Logan […]

RADF Showcase

Guess what? Yesterday, I received a surprising call from Logan City Council. “We’ve selected you to be a ‘Featured Artist’ at the RADF showcase on the 31st July at Logan Art Gallery.” I fell into my chair. Unbelievable!

Chelsi explained … “The RADF Showcase is a Celebration of Logan creative artists who received a Regional […]

I won!

Yes, today I won the SBS Tell us Your Story in 150 words Competition. After battling the fear of disclosing my very personal story online, on a whim I resolved to reveal all, trusting this would lead somewhere positive. Here’s my entry …

“After being stalked and harassed by parents at my school, my Personality […]

Logan Writers Week

YES, I’ve plunged into the Deep End. I’m organizing a writers festival … Logan Writers Week between the the 10th and 16th of October, in partnership with Logan City Libraries. Guest Speakers, Workshops, book launches, book signings, writer’s panels, author talks, and Meet your Local Writer Day are just a few of the events being […]

My New Focus

Last week, someone-in-the-know requested a Meeting with me. My curiousity peaked and I travelled into Brisbane, full of anticipation.

After a chat, Ms X advised me on How to Get Published. She commented on how I’d split myself three ways … publicizing 3 books/ 3 completely different genres,/dividing my attentions 3 ways.

‘Which of […]

Logan Crime Writers

Logan Crime Writers … L to R. Andrew Girle, Debbie Kahl, Jan Mills, Maggie Anderson and me … Arms and Camera courtesy of Griffith Thomas from The Reporter. This photo shot by Gail Law.

Smile! Say Logan Crime Writers! A Newspaper photographer from The REPORTER arrived at the Hyperdome Library to shoot […]

I’m Shortlisted

ME AND HER: a Memoir of Madness is shortlisted in an International writing competition Stephanie J Hale, British literary guru, chose me from two thousand entries from around the world.

I subscribe to Stephanie’s free online Newsletter, advising writers on Publishing tips. www.richwriterpoorwriter.com

In January, I sent off a synopsis and first chapter of Me […]

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