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
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Sunday Spotlight with Tracy Sorensen — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Chatting all things pink and grey with Tracy Sorensen, author of The Lucky Galah, over at the Australian Women Writers Challenge blog today. Welcome to Sunday Spotlight. Our guest today is Tracy Sorensen, author of the delightfully unique novel, The Lucky Galah. 1. Is there a special galah in your life that inspired the … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Tracy Sorensen — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Behind the Pen with Anthea Hodgson
I am delighted to welcome Anthea Hodgson to Behind the Pen today, here to talk about her latest release, The Cowgirl. Your latest release, The Cowgirl, features a buried house. I had never heard of such a thing before now! Where did the inspiration for this come from? It grew quite … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Anthea Hodgson
Behind the Pen with Lynne North
Today I'm giving a warm Behind the Pen welcome to Lynne North, UK author of children's fiction. How many novels have you written and published? I am lucky enough to have had five books published to date, all now with my current publisher, Crimson Cloak Publishing. These books are: Caution: Witch in … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Lynne North
Sunday Spotlight with Vanessa Carnevale — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Chatting with one of my favourites, Vanessa Carnevale, over at the Australian Women Writers Challenge blog today. Today we warmly welcome Vanessa Carnevale to Sunday Spotlight to talk about her latest novel, The Memories That Make Us. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? For a long time before writing my first … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Vanessa Carnevale — Australian Women Writers Challenge Blog
Behind the Pen with Fiona Lowe
Today I am delighted to welcome Fiona Lowe to Behind the Pen, here to talk about reading, writing, and the publication of her 30th novel. What inspired your most recent book? Like all my novels, it is always a series of ideas that come together. I’m part of the sandwich generation so I … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Fiona Lowe
Behind the Pen with Robert Lukins
I am so pleased to welcome Robert Lukins to Behind the Pen today. Robert's debut novel, The Everlasting Sunday, is released on February 26th by University of Queensland Press and is available in both paperback and ebook from all book retailers. When did you start writing and what was the catalyst? I’ve wanted to write … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Robert Lukins
Sunday Spotlight with Sophie Laguna
Recently longlisted for The Stella Prize, Sofie Laguna’s The Choke is a brilliant, haunting novel about a child navigating an often dark and uncaring world of male power and violence, in which grown-ups can’t be trusted and comfort can only be found in nature. I read The Choke prior to its release last year and was… … Continue reading Sunday Spotlight with Sophie Laguna
Behind the Pen with Beatrice Fishback
Today I warmly welcome USA author Beatrice Fishback to Behind the Pen, here to share with us a few of her favourites. Over to you Beatrice... What is your favourite…and why… Character from one of your books? My favorite character has to be Dotty Weathervane in the cozy mystery, Dying to Eat … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Beatrice Fishback
Behind the Pen with Barbara Toner
It is such a treat for me to welcome Barbara Toner to Behind the Pen today. Her most recent release, Four Respectable Ladies Seek Part-time Husband, was an instant favourite for me and I am thrilled to discover that there is a sequel in the works! What is your favourite character from one … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Barbara Toner
Theresa Smith Writes 