Writing About Writing About Writing
I have just typed the last full stop of the first full draft of my book. After five years I can finally say that Ive written a book. Not that I’m going to write a…
2025 George Town Literary Festival
I had never heard of the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) until the September 2025 edition of Writers SA’s e-news found its way into my inbox. Writers SA announced an opportunity to provide a bursary…
2025 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
I acknowledge the Erawirung people as the Traditional Custodians of the skies, lands and waters of the place where I live and wrote this blog. I honour their culture and care for Country. I acknowledge…
‘A Different Kind of Power’ by Jacinda Ardern
Last week I caught up with Donna Ferretti, I had asked her to provide some feedback on my book so we met over lunch and had one of those wide-ranging conversations one can only have…
2024 Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
I acknowledge the Erawirung people as the Traditional Custodians of the skies, lands and waters of the place where I live and wrote this blog. I honour their culture and care for Country. I acknowledge…
Some Reflections from ChangeFest 2024
Last month I had the opportunity to attend ChangeFest in Mildura, Victoria. It was such a transformative and inspiring experience that I just had to write a blog about it. But before I get into…
2023 Ubud Writers & Readers Festival
I must acknowledge first up just how privileged I am to be able to attend the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and learn from authors and activists from all around the world. It was an…
Some Thoughts About Politics
“Politics is ultimately about one fundamental problem: how we balance the needs of the individual against the necessity of living together … Every religion, belief system or political theory is an attempt to walk this…
Some Thoughts About Religion
Blessed are those who know how to relax without looking for excuses; they are on the way to becoming wise. Blessed are those who know when to be quiet and listen; they will learn a lot…
Some reflections on Afghanistan
“For too long the dominant narrative surrounding Afghanistan has been trapped in the idea of its conquest, taming and manipulation by those who seek to control it. Images of violence and catastrophe almost always prevail.…