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I was bitten by the travel bug in 2011. It infected me and now I must live with the consequences of being bitten by this bug: I travel almost every single year since the incident. Although the affliction has seriously affected me, I find that it’s enhanced my writing and I can write from so… Continue reading The Travel Bug Has Affected Me Deeply

Fallen by Lauren Kate is an epic young adult fantasy novel that draws you into the fantasy world filled with mystery and adventure. It has plot twists you don’t expect and drama around every corner. As someone who loves YA novels, and fantasy, this book ticks all my boxes and was one I couldn’t put… Continue reading Review Time: Fallen by Lauren Kate

The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. The terrifying thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. J.K. Rowling Writer’s block is a real thing. I’ve experienced it and it’s dreadful. It’s when you feel dried up – you have no ideas and you’re… Continue reading Writer’s Block: The Bain of My Existence

https://www.booktopia.com.au/blog/2018/03/29/announcing-2018-cbca-awards-shortlist/ When I completed my novel, and started the editing process, I hadn’t even thought about book covers. It seemed such a faraway thing to need as I wasn’t being published soon. That thought process quickly changed, as I started to realise that a book cover is a very essential part of the entire novel.… Continue reading Book Cover Inspiration is all Around

Start writing, no matter what. The water does not flow until the faucet is turned on.Louis L’Amour My novel didn’t start with much of an idea. It was a basic concept – just a short story – but over time it became so in-depth that my book was born. I drew on so many different novels, movies… Continue reading What Is My Novel About, You Ask?

I believe myself that a good writer doesn't really need to be told anything except to keep at it.Chinua Achebe This quote is one that I keep around my desk at all times, because it is hard to keep going. Writing is hard. It’s gruelling and time-consuming and writers block is a real evil thing.… Continue reading Musings From a Writer