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
Guest Post
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
Origin of the Writer: Ben Marshall
Origin of the Writer is a series of essays giving emerging writers the opportunity to share their writing journey so far. I need another hobby. I’m a full-time scriptwriter (soap opera and some kids’ television) and my ‘hobby’ is writing unpublished novels. There’s enough uncertainty in living on one’s wits as … Continue reading Origin of the Writer: Ben Marshall
