Travel, Writing, Circus
Yuletide Blessings from the the Southern Hemisphere! I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where the Yule occurs in mid-June. Yule is the Midwinter Solstice, when the sun again appears to stand still, as it did at midsummer, but the season is poised to return to light. In Australia, many people… Continue reading Happy Winter Solstice!
Imagine a beginner writer starting out on their storytelling journey. They're going to creative writing workshops and classes. They're being told about author platforms, social followings, websites, SEO, and publishing tools. I believe this is where a lot of beginner writers get demotivated and put the whole thing in the too-hard basket. They have been… Continue reading All You Have to Do is Write
Travel is NOT just for the 'lucky few'. You CAN make it happen, no matter what stage of life you are at, and no matter what your circumstances. In this post, I give three tips on saving for travel on a minimum wage.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely THANK each and every one of you for your readership, and I sincerely hope my posts have been informative and inspiring to you. Your part in this creative community is more valuable than you can imagine! It is the beginning of a new month, and according… Continue reading A New Month, A New Beginning
In this post I reflect on my first adventure overseas, a solo trip to Singapore, Paris, Britain and Ireland.
As we awaken to our chocolate eggs and bunnies, I thought it would be interesting to explore the many origins and traditions of this major holiday.
March means St. Patrick's Day, and all this month I am celebrating my love affair with Ireland. In 2017, I experienced my first St. Patrick's Day in Ireland. It was my second visit to the Emerald Isle, a three-week book research trip for my Irish Noir crime novel. I had originally planned this trip for… Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland
Friday the 13th is often associated with superstition and fear, but this day was once, and still is by many, regarded as a sacred day.
Hello February! Wherever you are in the world, you're surely feeling the warmer weather, whether it is incoming or outgoing. In the Northern Hemisphere, spring is on the horizon, while the Southern Hemisphere is in the heat of summer. Here in sunny Queensland, Australia, I'm certainly looking forward to the cooler months. As I swelter,… Continue reading Blessed Brigid
I have lived most of my life in sunny Queensland, Australia, where Litha/Summer Solstice falls close to Christmas. While I sweltered through heatwaves and sheltered from summer thunderstorms, I dreamed of colder places and experiencing a White Christmas. This year, I'm swapping Litha for Yule.
