It’s not a new idea; the mental load. We’ve heard the catchphrases and the discussions, but this comedian boiled my blood with his offhand remarks about women.

LAUNCH TIME! I love a themed and potentially quirky giveaway but I’m going to need your help with some ideas…

Social media pile-ons. Is it a case of schadenfreude? When is OK to share our public condemnations?

How do you feel about sex scenes in books? I don’t mind reading them, as long as they’re not cringe-worthy and mostly, I avoid writing them. Anne Freeman is an expert and here are some of her insights.

In Australia, we will be heading to polling booths on 14th October to vote in a referendum known as The Voice to Parliament. If I’m honest, I’ve questioned why the hell this is even a thing.

Behind the scenes of book cover design with the marvellous Amy Daoud. What she considered when designing the cover of The Eleventh Floor.

Anyone else feeling like they’ve lost their social mojo since the pandemic lockdowns?

Most of us cringe at the thought of self-promotion but writing the book is only one part of an author’s job.

When you centre your identity around being the best at something, what happens when you’re not?

The many different things to consider when choosing a book title.

Can gratitude and hope co-exist? Does toxic gratitude silence women?

Two blissful weeks of uninterrupted time to simply write. Here’s what went on.

Pimples or wrinkles. Which is it going to be?

Reflecting on the rollercoaster ride that has been the last twelve months.

Privileged people can’t own beaches. They have to learn to share!

Burn out, derailing mental health and the cost of social media.

Mummy escapes, fundraising ethics, non-sleeping babies and all things writing.