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Writing Future History – Am I Writing Historical? Or Science Fiction?

The great science fiction writer Robert A Heinlein first used the term “Future History” as a title for his short work published in Astounding Science Fiction in 1941. The term itself is used for works that are written as a history book about a future time. There are countless examples, but that meaning isn’t what I’m […]

I Took A Holiday…and it Made me Sick…

This week, my son is off school for holidays (by the way – do school holidays last longer than they ever did when we were in school??) so I decided to have a not-working week so I could spend some time with him. For a self-employed writer, a not-working week is just a week when […]

Anthology Organizing for the Clueless

This year, PL Harris and I decided in our infinite wisdom that we would create an anthology. A couple of boozy meetings later, we had come up with a theme (Christmas in a small, snowy town) and a name – All Wrapped Up – A Christmas Anthology. We put out a call for authors, advising […]

Deciphering Historical Fashions of the Times

When writing historical stories, I try really hard to make the details as authentic as possible. From language to furniture to outside to the weather and, of course, to what the ladies and gentlemen may have been wearing. It’s quite possible that I don’t get the details correct – after all, it’s not like I can […]

Things that Break my Heart.

So, I’m conflicted now. I have just finished reading The Summer Before the War, a brilliantly written novel by Helen Simonson. It had me chuckling over the antics of stuffy, Edwardian matrons, fuming over the injustices toward the main character, and it had me ugly-crying for the entire last quarter for those whose lives were […]

When the e-Book and the Print Book are Published by Different People

Loving the Celebrity Chef by Caenys Kerr

I was pleased to be provided with a free copy of Loving the Celebrity Chef in exchange for my honest review. 4.5 stars, increased to 5. The first thing you will notice in this novel is the massive attention to detail that Ms Kerr has included. French, Italian, the Sydney waterfront and wider areas, backstage […]

Marry in Haste by Anne Gracie

Four-and-a-half stars increased to five. I was pleased to read Anne Gracie’s new book, Marry in Haste, last week. And I was not disappointed. The novel is a testament to Ms Gracie’s wonderful abilities with characterization and storyline. She weaves all the little details of Regency life into her novels, but also provides new ways […]

Book Review – Talk of the Town by Rachael Johns

Last week, I was lucky enough to attend the launch of Rachael John’s tenth paperback novel (and twentieth book overall), Talk of the Town, held at the amazing new Boya Community Centre and Library, in the hills of Perth. Rachael is a gracious and giving person, with a smile that goes on forever. It’s so […]

What Happens When I Write a Sex Scene

I do love a sizzling, toe curling, face flushing sex scene. I love the voyeurism of it, the tantalization, the memories it might dredge up and the ideas it might offer. I love seeing two people hit their peak, especially when it’s surrounded by lashings… of love and romance. What did you think I was going […]