The Aspiring Writer & Absent Teacher
“Whenever I’m asked what advice I have for young writers, I always say that the first thing is to read, and to read a lot. The second...
In Search of an Idea
It’s 11.30pm and I’m sitting at my desk, trying to think of how to start this post, which is supposed to be about ideas and, you know,...
What the Student Teaches the Writer
Vigilance In my teaching life, I encounter a diverse spectrum of young people. Mostly they are bright, open, engaging beings, willing to...
Writer as Teacher – The Joy of Immersion
A Writing Reality During my first year of university, one of my lecturers told us eager novice writers that if we wanted to survive in...
To Publish or To Self-Publish - Is that the Question?
To Publish: Let me say upfront: the greatest moment I've experienced as an author was holding my novel, Mira Falling, in my hands for the...
Welcome to my new website and blog.
To celebrate the publication of my first ebook -Sisterhood - I've put together this new website, where you'll find information about my...