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…
Reflections from Changefest25
I acknowledge the Whadjup people as the Traditional Custodians of the skies, lands and waters of the place where Changefest25 was held. I honour their culture and care for Country. I acknowledge the Erawirung people…
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…
Moral Ambition by Rutger Bregman
It is easy to become despondent with the world. A world where genocide is justified with whataboutisms. A world where we believe peace can be imposed through military force. A world where we kill animals…
Patriot by Alexei Navalny
I visited my favourite bookshop, The Raven’s Parlour in Tanunda last weekend and walked away with two books, one being Patriot by Alexei Navalny. I started reading it a couple of days ago and haven’t…
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…