Category Archives: Education

Book review: Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton

Posted on September 15, 2019 by

This book, I’m sure, has been reviewed within an inch of its book life. But, I can’t stay silent on this one. By far the most challenging, harrowing and meaningful book I can remember reading in a long time. And … Continue reading →

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Book launch in the little town of Majorca

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

It was a beautiful day in the tiny township of Majorca. The sun shone and a sense of Autumn drifted across the small hall. The afternoon tea tables were weighed down with scones, slices and cheese platters whilst the finger … Continue reading →

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Finding Eliza book launch…

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

I’m excited to let everyone know that my book ‘Finding Eliza’ is to be launched at 2pm on Sunday 22nd April 2018, at the Majorca Hall in Majorca (Central Victoria).  This story has been a long time coming. It’s changed as … Continue reading →

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Light at the end of the tunnel

Posted on November 9, 2017 by

For more years than I care to admit, I’ve been writing a story. Nothing special about this activity, I know many people who are writing a book. Some people have indeed written many books. But here I sit with my one and only novel near … Continue reading →

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The Choke by Sophie Laguna

Posted on September 18, 2017 by

This story left me breathless. It raised to the surface, every last rescue trait in my being. If only someone would intervene and stop the raging abuse. But no one does. And yet, amongst the harshness of the setting with the ‘chooks’ in the backyard, … Continue reading →

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‘All Fall Down’…A brave write

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

I’ve just finished reading Cassandra Austin’s novel ‘All Fall Down’. I bought this book out of curiosity and a love of all things ‘outback’. I was also hooked by Rosalie Ham’s (author of ‘The Dressmaker’) quote on the front cover of the … Continue reading →

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When a problem can’t be solved

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

I guess it’s true to say that most of us have had setbacks and difficulties in our life. There is no doubt that some problems are larger and more impactful than others. Mostly, difficulties and tricky situations work themselves through. … Continue reading →

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