Welcome to Surfers Paradise, stop no. 3 on my Books By The Beach Tour! Pictures of the Surfers Paradise skyline from the Q1 Skypoint Observation Deck at dusk and night Surfers Paradise is a suburb in the centre of the City of the Gold Coast. Colloquially known as 'Surfers', the suburb has many high-rise… Continue reading Books By The Beach: House Arrest at Surfers Paradise
Tag: Independent Author
Daily Writing Inspiration
After six months of minimal blogging to navigate some fairly dramatic life changes, I'm finally finding my way back here. Starting small with some Daily Writing Inspiration. Enjoy!
PSA Fellow Aussie Authors
Ahhh the Amazon saga continues *sigh* If you have published books through Createpace and have not yet moved them/had them automatically moved across to KDP, it might be a good idea to order some printed copies from Createspace prior to the move. I've just tried to order author copies but was unable to because deliveries… Continue reading PSA Fellow Aussie Authors
An Exotic History in Australia
American touring ensembles were responsible for bringing vaudeville-style theatre Down Under, and the popularity of Shakespearean plays and opera performances increased. https://youtu.be/puwVhe-Vm-A The gold rushes of the 1850s brought a growth in population to Australia, and there was a growing demand for entertainment. However due to the disruptions of World War 1, the first decade… Continue reading An Exotic History in Australia
A Exotic History: The Moulin Rouge
The second industrial revolution saw a time of frivolity unfolding in Paris. With electricity being rolled out across the city, cabarets like ‘Le Chat Noir’, ‘Le Miriton’ and ‘Les Folies Bergères’ were established and offered a place for aristocrats and workers alike to relax and enjoy themselves. https://youtu.be/08aHwv_O_Xk These venues generally settled in Montmartre, at… Continue reading A Exotic History: The Moulin Rouge
Stripping in the age of the Me Too movement
New book gives insight into the stripping industry in Australia At a time when women’s rights are being highlighted daily in the media, Paid To Dance: Asha's Story Part Two offers a comprehensive insight into the stripping industry, allowing readers to make up their own minds about whether it is liberating or degrading to women,… Continue reading Stripping in the age of the Me Too movement
