Looking back a year on, I realise the significance of concluding my writing adventure in the NT with a tattoo, combining the ink of the writer's pen with the ink of a needle. I was booked in to have my first tattoo done on my last day in Darwin. A quill on my wrist, the… Continue reading My NT Writing Adventure Concludes with Ink and a Bang
Category: Kate’s Writing Journey
Kakadu Day Three & Four: Bowali, Burrungkuy, Cooinda Lodge & Maguk Falls
The next morning as my porridge boiled away on my stove, I typed a text to Brett. Thanks for last night. I really hope you keep sharing your music. Don’t be a stranger! A missed call was waiting when I returned from the showers. My heart leapt into a frenzy as I called him back.… Continue reading Kakadu Day Three & Four: Bowali, Burrungkuy, Cooinda Lodge & Maguk Falls
Kakadu Day Two: Arnhem Land
I woke early on my second day in Kakadu. The morning air was heavy with humidity as I heated instant porridge on my camp stove. I was booked into a group tour headed to Arnhem Land. Just before 8am, I joined a handful of other guests waiting at the front office of the Aurora Kakadu… Continue reading Kakadu Day Two: Arnhem Land
Reflections on Reflections: One Year On from the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
On December 6th 2022, I received an email from the Ireland Writing Retreat informing me that I had been selected as a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards, in the Flash Fiction category for my entry 'Reflections'. This was an exciting milestone to sneak in before the year's end! It was also the first… Continue reading Reflections on Reflections: One Year On from the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
Stormcrow Silver: Vicious and Ambitious
On August 24th 2022, a very special moment occured on a very special night. Myself and my fellow writer Christine Betts were hosting our first Write & Sip fundraising event for Gold Coast Writers' Association at Whisky Lounge Mudgeeraba. Our writing comrades Kellie and Selena were also in attendance. During the evening, we learned that… Continue reading Stormcrow Silver: Vicious and Ambitious
Schrödinger’s Man
Schrodinger's Man: A man who is both a protector and also scared of the person he is apparently protecting. This week my best friend moved to North Queensland to start her first job as a newly graduated Marine Biologist. Her partner is fully supportive of her and her career, and together they are on their… Continue reading Schrödinger’s Man
Scarlette
A week ago I got a free tattoo. To some (probably to most) this sounds like a bad idea. There were definitely some eyebrows raised when I told people what I was doing! This was my second time 'getting inked'. The first time was last June, on my last day in Darwin. I had been… Continue reading Scarlette
Storytelling Through Circus
Today I ticked a huge item ticked off my to-do list. As some of you may know, as well as a writer, I am also a professional hula hoop and aerial hoop entertainer.I started my training almost sixteen years ago, when I saw an advertisement for circus classes at my local library on the northside… Continue reading Storytelling Through Circus
Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
On December 6th, I received an email from Ireland Writing Retreat that I had been selected as a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards in the Flash Fiction category for my entry 'Reflections'. This was a nice little milestone to sneak in before the year's end, and I have certainly started 2023 on a… Continue reading Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
UPDATE: New Releases
Hello hello! I've been quiet on the blog front for the past few months, as I have been so busy with study and working on my two new releases, Bedouin Boy and Grave Bargains, ahead of their release dates on Halloween and Friday the 13th of November. I am still sharing my Daily Writing Inspiration… Continue reading UPDATE: New Releases
