Previous: Leona's naive delusion about her new role as woman of the house has resulted in an incestuous relationship with her father and an unplanned pregnancy. Rather than fearing for the freedom of herself and her baby at the hands of the Catholic Church, Leona maintains her fantastical vision of family life with her father… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo April Project Part 4
Tag: Historical Fiction
Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture
More than ten years ago I began to formulate the concept of what would eventually become Sins of the Son. The idea was to follow the downward spiral of a person from regular member of society to cold-blooded murderer, and the subsequent psychological deterioration that would drive someone to commit such an act. The story… Continue reading Camp NaNoWriMo April Project & Part 1 of Sins of the Son: Nature, Nurture, Torture
The Wilted Rose: Queensland Mental Health Week
6-14th October is Queensland Mental Health Week here in Australia. In my writing, I take a particular interest in exploring various human experiences and perspectives, using my writing to help to share people’s stories in the wider community. Since its publication in 2011 I've used my debut novel The Wilted Rose to help raise awareness… Continue reading The Wilted Rose: Queensland Mental Health Week