The 2026 Indie Book Awards longlist has been announced, and my second novel Where The Birds Call Her Name was named in the fiction category!
Category Archives: writing
Where the Birds Call Her Name Makes Top 100 List
Where the Birds Call Her Name has reached 20th place in the Better Reading Top 100 for 2025, thanks to reader votes. This achievement extends its availability in Big W, enhancing its visibility and sales. A smaller format will soon be released, coinciding with the holiday season. Thank you to all supporters!
Cover Reveal: Where the Birds Call Her Name
I am so utterly thrilled to share with you the cover of my next book Where the Birds Call Her Name.
Isn’t she beautiful?
Writing Family, History & Tasmania
On September 12 at Peppers Silo Hotel in Launceston, I will be joining Penguin Prize-winning author Annette Higgs for a conversation titled: Writing Family, History and the Tasmanian Landscape.
Huon Wren a Top 100 Read
The Secrets of the Huon Wren has been named in the Better Reading Top 100 Books of 2024.
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!”
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.
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”
I just signed a book deal!
It’s true! I have just signed a contract with publishing giant Penguin Random House that will see my debut novel released in mid-2023. This is where you can imagine me jumping around with the abandon of a three-year-old on her birthday. Squealing. Dancing. Hanging off people’s arms. I can’t begin to tell you how excitedContinue reading “I just signed a book deal!”
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