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When life gives you lemons

by Tina Cartwright Trying to establish yourself as a writer in Australia can occasionally feel like a series of doors slamming in your...

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Handwriting a manuscript (and other things)

At the end of May this year I had an idea. One I couldn’t stop thinking about. I tried to push it away. I didn’t want this idea – I...

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Thoughts on Elizabeth Strout

Sometimes I can’t help thinking about my favourite writers. You know, the ones that make you feel like everything will be okay. It’s not...

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2022 Penguin Shortlisting

I'm not really sure how it happened but I'm delighted to share that my manuscript 'Helen Hope' has been shortlisted for the Penguin...

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Review: The Rat-Catcher’s Apprentice by Maggie Jankuloska

The Rat-Catcher’s Apprentice is Maggie Jankuloska’s debut novel. I was lucky enough to read it before it was published and have watched...

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Just 2021 things

So, 2021 is almost over. I keep thinking it’s still 2020 so not sure I’m ready to start saying 2022! Where I live it’s been another year...

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The Shift Podcast!

Through conversations with authentic people who’ve overcome some bullshit, The Shift Podcast explores what it means to live an inspired...

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Interview with Aparna Ananthuni

Book talk! It's been a while since I've made a blog post but I'd love to introduce you to my friend and fellow writer, Aparna Ananthuni....

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Deakin Uni Interview

I completed a degree in Professional and Creative Writing at Deakin University a few years ago. It was one of the best things I've ever...

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Flash fiction

For the month of April, Writers Victoria held a daily flash fiction competition - up to 30 words using a prompt. This year was my first...