One of the most enjoyable and challenging things about starting a new novel is learning about something you know absolutely nothing about. My next novel, Last Survivor, is, like many of my previous books, based on the fight against poaching in Africa. The difference in this book, however, is that instead of focussing on mega-fauna, … Continue reading Author Talks: Tony Park on Getting the Research ‘Right’
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Author Talks: Natasha Lester on The Amazing Women Who Ruled the Skies in The Paris Secret
I’ve talked a lot on social media about the Dior gowns that form a big part of the story in The Paris Secret. But there’s another really important side of the book: a group of female pilots who were some of the bravest women working for the war effort in England during the 1940s. Imagine … Continue reading Author Talks: Natasha Lester on The Amazing Women Who Ruled the Skies in The Paris Secret
Origin of the Writer: Alicia Gilmore
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. Many years ago, I rang my mother one Saturday morning and without even saying hello, launched into, ‘Say you woke up with a dead man in your bed…’ To her credit, or perhaps … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Alicia Gilmore
Origin of the Writer: Carole Brungar
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. When I left for work this morning, Terry had climbed down off the overnight train to Auckland, collected his bag and walked across the platform towards the throng of mid-morning traffic. He … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Carole Brungar
Origin of the Writer: Maggie Ray
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. “I’ll give you a title,” my classmate said as she pushed a fresh sheet of lined paper at me. “Then you write a story using that title.” Her brown eyes shone with … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Maggie Ray
Behind the Pen with Monique Mulligan
Today on Behind the Pen, I am delighted to welcome multi-genre author, Monique Mulligan. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I have always been a writer – journalist, editor, book reviewer, blogger, curricula writer, training package writer … the list goes on. It’s always been part of who I am. It’s … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Monique Mulligan
Origin of the Writer: Annie J Ryan
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. In at the deep end with Ripple One weekend, when my children were away camping, I toyed around with the idea of writing a book. It didn’t happen overnight, I’d been … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Annie J Ryan
The Bend in My Writing Road: From Novelist to Book Blogger
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a guest for Writers in the Attic, a series by Louise Allan. Read on if you'd like to know more about my writing journey from novelist to book blogger. A very big thank you to Louise for having me on her blog! I have a very special guest … Continue reading The Bend in My Writing Road: From Novelist to Book Blogger
Origin of the Writer: Kate Murdoch
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. Writing was something I always had in me, from the time I was a small child. Yet, for many years I didn’t write because everything I wrote felt ham-fisted due to my lack … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Kate Murdoch
Guest Post: Writing War – Truth to Power by Ben Marshall
I have a friend – an ex-cop. He’s out of the Force due to injury and PTSD, and we have more in common than I expected. I’ve worn another kind of uniform – critical care and remote area nursing. These jobs are also on a front-line of sorts. My friend finally shared … Continue reading Guest Post: Writing War – Truth to Power by Ben Marshall
