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A New Book Coming Soon!

It’s been in the pipeline for a while now, but I can finally share with you… I have just signed a contract to publish my second novel, WHERE THE BIRDS CALL HER NAME, with Penguin Random House. A big thank you to my wonderful agent Benython Oldfield from Zeitgeist Agency and to my amazing publisherContinue reading “A New Book Coming Soon!”

Can you help?

I’m hoping you can help me out with this little thing. Each year Dymocks Books puts together an incredible list of the books Aussie readers love, as voted by Aussie readers. They then publish the top 101 books online and position them front and centre in their bookshops. It’s kinda a big deal to beContinue reading “Can you help?”

Free Book Plates

Christmas is coming, and The Secrets of the Huon Wren would make the perfect gift, don’t you think?

To help you make your gift extra special for your loved-one, I’d love to send you a personalised book plate like this one pictured.

My unique 3-step writing process

My unique 3-step writing process.
Plus, find out what inspired my first novel and how my previous work experience helped me write The Secrets of the Huon Wren.

Coming to Hobart, Devonport & Launceston

I’m coming to Hobart, Devonport & Launceston to talk about my debut novel The Secrets of the Huon Wren, and all things books and writing. Here are the links so that you can join me at one of these Tasmanian events.

BOOKED OUT… but open again!

My Launceston book launch of The Secrets of the Huon Wren booked out on the weekend… but I’m thrilled to share that we’ve just opened up more tickets.

You’re invited to my book launch!

It’s a month until The Secrets of the Huon Wren will be sitting pretty on shelves in bookshops all over the place, including your favourite independent book sellers, Big W and Target. And yesterday, tickets went live for my hometown book launch event. So excited about this! It will be hosted by Petrarch’s Bookshop atContinue reading “You’re invited to my book launch!”

My Favourite Books on Writing and Creating

I’ve been trying to read more books that stretch me as a writer and creative. I wanted to keep a list, so I can revisit their insights from time to time, and thought I’d put it here in case it was helpful for your own creative forays. I love the way these books essentially coverContinue reading “My Favourite Books on Writing and Creating”

My ridiculously achievable writing habit

Have you ever set an ambitious goal? And then failed? My hand is in the air, waving wildly. That was me last year. My goal was so far beyond reasonable that I’m a little embarrassed to own up. But I will. Because it makes for entertaining reading at the very least! As many of youContinue reading “My ridiculously achievable writing habit”

Check out my book’s lovely cover

This is where I have the pleasure of revealing my book’s beautiful cover design. It is the result of much deliberation and creative brainstorming to envisage what visuals best represent the story, while also appealing to the right audience and catching the eyes of booksellers!