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Magic Fish Dreaming at APT 9

I read some Magic Fish Dreaming poems as well as a poem inspired by Sydney Long’s painting Spirit of the Plains daily over the three days of the festival. It was so much fun to share these poems and the story behind their inspirations. I loved performing my new ‘Brolga’ poem and ‘Cassowary Chat’ withContinue reading “Magic Fish Dreaming at APT 9”

What the Worlds needs now . . . writers that care

So the absolute highlight of the Brisbane Writers Festival for me was the talk I attended by Trent Dalton. I saw Trent a few weeks ago on Q and A, on the ABC, as well as Sofie Laguna, and was so impressed by the way they both conducted themselves on the panel I set outContinue reading “What the Worlds needs now . . . writers that care”

Writing Journeys & the Power of Words

Saturday 29th April 2017, was a day to be inspired as authors shared their writing journeys and ideas on the power of words with writers and readers gathered at Bracken Ridge Library. Both sessions were chaired by Sheryl Gwyther (introduced by Adele Moy), an Australian children’s author. She writes novels, chapter books, short stories andContinue reading “Writing Journeys & the Power of Words”

Presenting at Sandcliffe Festival: June’s Preparations

Last year when I was running my kickstarter campaign I came across the Sandcliffe Writing festival whilst online, and it looked kind of cool because it was concerned with diversity and was in Brisbane. I emailed them to let them know I thought their festival looked great and to say I had a book comingContinue reading “Presenting at Sandcliffe Festival: June’s Preparations”

Meeting the Sandcliffe Writers Festival Presenters – Schools: Gregg Dreise

Gregg Dreise is a gifted storyteller and musician, and he features the didgeridoo and guitar in his performances at schools and festivals. He is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Yuwalayaay people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales. He is the award-winning author and illustrator of Silly Birds (winning awards and beingContinue reading “Meeting the Sandcliffe Writers Festival Presenters – Schools: Gregg Dreise”