So with mere months to go to the birth of my book baby, what's happening in my world? Well, the book cover is about to be finalised after...

I'm not the first to describe the process of having your first novel published as similar to the concept of giving birth, and I won't be...

I started a bucket list toward the end of Primary School and have added to it ever since. It began with a fascination with Egypt and so...

Here's a little insight into the life of a writer ... yesterday I found myself stuck with a decision: wait for the edits from my...

Once upon a time on a blog far far away I wrote this little piece about going to Varuna House—that was 3 years ago and it’s interesting...

Yes it is that simple. Here's the formula to follow and I'll walk through each component one step at a time. Fantastic query + unique...

SETTING: COLT is driving SHAE home from the Bi-Polar Disorder Residential Treatment Centre. SHAE: I can’t believe this is happening. It’s...

SETTING: Beanies café in Malibu, Los Angeles. HARPER is trying to cheer up SHAE. HARPER: Good to see you Shae. How are you holding up,...

SETTING: SHAE sits at the bow of DREW’s yacht having just returned from an early morning sail around Sydney Harbor. DREW: I thought you’d...

SETTING: SHAE and DREW are slumped in The White Room lounge in DREW’s house in Sydney. SHAE: I need some of what they gave to Finn. I’m...

SETTING: A hospital in Sydney where SHAE and DREW wait for SHAE’s brother FINN, and for news of Uncle Brody. SHAE: Thanks for coming with...

Answer: They went to Varuna Writer's House. It's a hidden gem in the Blue Mountains, NSW, and if you decide you can't justify attending...