Author, Traveller, Circus Entertainer
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.
Happy Summer Solstice from the Southern Hemisphere! I live on the Gold Coast on the east coast of Australia. While our British and American friends are feasting on roast turkey, baked potato and hot chocolate, us Aussies are packing up the Esky with cold prawns and ham for a picnic or setting up folding tables… Continue reading Merry Midsummer
Yuletide Blessings to the Northern Hemisphere! My love for the fairies has been with me all my life. Over the last few years, as part of the expansion of my spiritual journey, I have set the intention to honour the fairy festivals, marking the dates in my diary. My celebrations have not reached the levels… Continue reading Yuletide Blessings
The New Neighbours: A Perfect Stocking Stuffer This Christmas! https://youtu.be/l1cgopk6dGw In this short video, filmed at peaceful North Burleigh Beach on the lovely Gold Coast, Queensland, I’m focusing on The New Neighbours, my collection of short stories, and why it will make a perfect stocking stuffer this year! Give the gift of reading this Christmas! Click… Continue reading Book Talk From North Burleigh
Avoid the crowds this Christmas while supporting artists and creators! Think of the following: -Photographers -Poets -Musicians -Visual artists -Bodypainters -Authors A scroll through your newsfeed could uncover some hidden creators! And if you don't know any, find them! Its as easy as a trip to your local market or a visit to Etsy!
Five days out from Christmas, my artist friends, please don't undervalue your work and skills, especially when you are starting out. Giveaways and discounts are indeed good marketing tools, however don't be afraid of asking your price for your product! In my experience, if your price is reasonable and well researched for your product, people… Continue reading Daily Writing Inspiration
Ahh the author's ultimate Christmas wish!! I hope all of my author friends and followers have some time to write over the busy Christmas period!
As Christmas fast approaches, I thought I would take my readers back in time a little. My novel The Wilted Rose tells of several family Christmases throughout the 1960s and 70s, as the Brooker family spend their summer holidays in the Moreton Bay Peninsula. Merry Christmas, and enjoy this free excerpt! https://youtu.be/IM5TolaDReo The Wilted Rose… Continue reading A 1960s Aussie Christmas
Look no further than books for Christmas! From suspenseful fiction to intriguing nonfiction and historical family sagas, my titles are available worldwide in print and Kindle ebook! Visit the Buy Books page to view and purchase my books in time for Christmas! Merry Christmas!
Kate Kelsen 