2026 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…
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…
Reflections from Vietnam 2026
I have just returned from visiting Vietnam and feel compelled to share my reflections from this beautiful, chaotic and inspiring country. We only spent eight nights there, giving us only a glimpse of the culture,…
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…
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…
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…
Food Glorious Food
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world” JRR Tolkien I am writing this blog from my own position of privilege; I have been…