Congratulations Jemma Thomas- you are the lucky winner of a signed copy of The Wilted Rose! 🎉🎉 I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting this cause this week, it makes me so happy to be able to support causes like Mental Health Week with my books and writing. I hope… Continue reading Book Giveaway Winner Announced!
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Mental Health Week Spotlight: Mental Health Carers Australia
Today my Mental Health Week focus is on Mental Health Carers Australia. Formerly known as ARAFMI (Association of Relatives and Friends of the Mentally Ill) Mental Health Carers Australia’s mission is to represent at a national level the interests and concerns of families and others voluntarily caring for people with mental illness throughout Australia. Initially… Continue reading Mental Health Week Spotlight: Mental Health Carers Australia
National Mental Health Week Spotlight: The Compassionate Friends
Today my Mental Health Week focus is on The Compassionate Friends Australia The mission of The Compassionate Friends in Australia is to offer and provide friendship and support to bereaved parents and their families following the death of child at any age and from any cause. The vision of The Compassionate Friends is for all Australian… Continue reading National Mental Health Week Spotlight: The Compassionate Friends
National Mental Health Week Spotlight: PANDA
Today my Mental Health Week focus is on PANDA, Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia. The Perinatal period extends from when pregnancy begins to the first year after the baby is born. PANDA provides a vital service across Australia by offering the only specialist national perinatal mental health telephone counselling service, as well as reducing stigma around… Continue reading National Mental Health Week Spotlight: PANDA
National Mental Health Week Spotlight: COPMI
Mental illness effects everyone in the family, not just the person with the illness. Over a million Australian children have at least one parent with a mental illness. These children may face many challenges. A range of factors associated with families where a parent experiences mental illness can have a negative impact on a child’s… Continue reading National Mental Health Week Spotlight: COPMI
The Wilted Rose Supports National Mental Health Week
Mental Health Week is fast approaching, and in support this important period of awareness I have to revisit the research I performed back in 2011 when I published my debut novel The Wilted Rose. Between 9-15th October, I will be posting lots of information here on my blog about the various mental health and support… Continue reading The Wilted Rose Supports National Mental Health Week
Transcript: Byron Writers Festival Author Interview
As requested, this week in my Friday blog post I am posting a text transcript of my interview with Roz Hopkins at the Byron Writers Festival. Roz Hopkins: First you could tell us a little bit about your path as a writer, because I know you've got three books, so lets start from the beginning… Continue reading Transcript: Byron Writers Festival Author Interview
Author Talk Videos from Byron Writers Festival
Parts One and Two of my author talk at the Byron Writers Festival on Sunday 7th August 2016, speaking with Roz Hopkins from local publishing company Captain Honey, talking about my publishing journey and my new book, Paid To Dance: Stripping Past & Present. Unfortunately there was an issue with the filming of the second… Continue reading Author Talk Videos from Byron Writers Festival
Reflections On My First Writers Festival Part Two
Part Two: Festival Day Already sleep deprived from a month of preparation, I had not a wink of sleep the night before my festival appearance. When I got out of bed at 6.30am, it was pure adrenaline that kick started me into the day. I left my friend Sonia's house at Lennox Head, and drove… Continue reading Reflections On My First Writers Festival Part Two
Getting Back To What You Love
Newsletters.Email lists.Book marketing. Author platforms. Target audience. Book reviews. Websites. Social media. Social media advertising. Blogging. BRAIN FRY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KK1Dcnkepo8&feature=youtu.be The above is a video I made over a decade ago. As an author, I have been navigating the maze of book marketing and promotion for over thirteen years now. So much has changed in that… Continue reading Getting Back To What You Love
