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May 3, 2013
How to print an ear
No, that was not a typo, or me being cutesy pie. I just saw a news segment on ABC TV here in Australia about a breakthrough technology that can literally print living tissue. The technology is based on the concept of 3D printing that has been around for a few years now [not quite cheap [...]
May 2, 2013
Reblogged from raaniyork: 3 more words I'd never heard of...
Reblogged from raaniyork: 3 more words I'd never heard of The Darwins before but now I can hardly wait until next year. Thank you Raaniyork. This post got my day started in the best of all possible ways - with a laugh. :)
April 30, 2013
The proof of the pie
I had meant to post this excerpt from book 2 as my 280th post. I like commemorating milestones, and while this chapter is not all that significant in its own right, I am pleased with how it turned out as it incorporates all that research I wrote about in iVokh and the Poacher’s Knot. Sadly [...]
Cat-astrophe
I have a little cat called Pippi. She loves cuddles, especially first thing in the morning when I sit down at my desk. If I push her away she hops on top of my desk and waits until she can ‘sneak’ back onto my lap. This morning, Pippi tried to do her sneak routine while [...]
April 29, 2013
Anonymity and the First Amendment
Warning! I am furious, and this post is a rant. In Australia, we are not guaranteed the right of free speech in our constitution. Nonetheless we all believe people do have a right to speak their minds. Unless what they say is slanderous. I’m no expert on US law but I believe the same caveat [...]
April 28, 2013
Vokhtah on thebookcast.com!
Just a very quick post to say my interview is live on thebookcast.com! And I don’t sound like a chipmunk! Phew. http://www.thebookcast.com/indie-auth... The link will take you to the website. Click on the little podcast arrow thingie to hear the whole thing. There is a way to embed the podcast but I haven’t worked out [...]
April 27, 2013
Email lists – yes? no? maybe?
After reading this post on Indies Unlimited, I started wondering whether I should start using email lists myself. The first question that popped into my head though was – ‘why bother’? I already blog about all the important happenings in my life as a writer. Isn’t that enough? After all, if people aren’t interested in [...]
April 26, 2013
Suspended coffees – Update
Thanks Anne! I followed the link on your blog and found the list of participating cafes. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vpyS... This is the only participating cafe anywhere near where I live in Warrandyte : Area : Lilydale Valley Xpresso Location: 480 Maroondah Hwy, Lilydale VIC 3140, https://www.facebook.com/ValleyXpresso Mon – Fri: 5:00 am – 11:00 am Good on Valley [...]
April 25, 2013
Toothpaste – the miracle cleaner!
I was going to post the recipe for stuffed peppers today, but as I cleaned the pots and pans from last night’s dinner, I had a eureka moment : why not talk about my new favourite cleaner instead? No! Don’t go! This is not going to be an infomercial! -shudder- I promise no brand name [...]
April 23, 2013
High, high and higher!
I’ve just finished my thebookcast.com interview, and it was so much fun. Yes, fun. Bill Thompson, the interviewer [and owner] of thebookcast.com has been a broadcaster for decades, and his experience shows in the ease with which he made me feel comfortable. However Bill’s talents also include being a great listener, and knowing how to ask [...]
