Travel, Writing, Circus
This week my Mental Health Month 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.
According to the national initiative COPMI, over one million children in Australia 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 impact a child’s development and wellbeing.
October is Mental Health Month in Australia. Support for mental health is so very important not only for those experiencing it firsthand, but for their families as well. It is an important cause to me, and why I am so proud that my novel, The Wilted Rose, can continue to spread awareness about this worthy… Continue reading The Wilted Rose Supports Mental Health Month
A look back at my first twelve months as an indie author
Generally, I'm not a romance writer, but I've had a go a few times, and even had some stories published and recognised in writing competitions. I must be doing something right! Having discovered a love of storytelling early in life, when I was eighteen, my mother approached me about writing her life story. The book… Continue reading Historical Fiction and an Outback Meet-Cute
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.
It is so easy to get overwhelmed by marketing and publicity, and as an author, those skills aren’t necessarily in line with your greatest strengths. But apparently, it is necessary if you want to get your books out there. It may cause you to drift away from the act of writing, but personally, I believe it is just as important to keep up a regular writing practice amongst all the business.
In the morning I read books for learning. The Right to Write by Julia Cameron is a creative writing book I HIGHLY recommend.
Give the gift of a Wilted Rose this Mother's Day and support an indie author!
