Very Old Quotes

Daily Writing Inspiration

The definition of the writer's journey. It is a path of quiet achievement. The outside world may not see the point in our choice to dedicate our lives to storytelling, with no guarantee of success. But this IS our path, and to do anything else would be untrue to our life purpose.

Very Old Quotes

Daily Writing Inspiration

Ours is not an easy path, and we could have always picked a vocation that guaranteed security. But we did not pick storytelling, storytelling picked us. And we are honouring our true purpose.

Kate's Writing Journey

2018: What the F%#k was that?? Part Two

We relocated to Coolangatta on the Southern Gold Coast in early September 2018, and this was the hardest house move I have ever done. Greg helped where he could, but he was extremely limited because of his injury and pain. It was mostly up to me to get the place packed up. I also performed… Continue reading 2018: What the F%#k was that?? Part Two

Kate's Writing Journey

2018: What The F%#k was That??

I’m sitting here writing this on Sunday December 30th, at the exit station of this rollercoaster of a year. Looking back in exhausted bewilderment at the 365 days just gone. Thinking ‘What the f%#k was that?’ For me, 2018 has proved to be a major evolutionary stage. I’m still coming to terms with this transformation… Continue reading 2018: What The F%#k was That??

Books By Kate

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

Short Stories

He Opted For Heaven: Free Short Story for Queensland Mental Health Week

Today marks the beginning of Queensland Mental Health Week (6-14th October) and to commemorate this important event, and to help raise awareness about mental health, I am giving away my short story, He Opted For Heaven, here on my blog. In 2014, I lost my cousin Greg to suicide. I will never forget the evening… Continue reading He Opted For Heaven: Free Short Story for Queensland Mental Health Week

Kate's Writing Journey

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