This week is “Book Week” in Australia and it’s an important week for Australian authors. It goes without saying that the other weeks in the year are important too. However, it’s this week that really excites authors because we get to visit lots of schools. Yesterday I was lucky enough to visit Silkwood School. Silkwood […]
What you need to know about #PersonalTraining with Jeff Hall. #PartTwo
August 6, 2015 by
Last week I spoke to Jeff about personal training and personal trainers. Today Jeff answers questions from some of you, my readers and friends. If you missed part one you can find it here Candice and Jeff. Photo by me,V First question is from Diann. To lose weight, what ratio of cardio to weight training […]
What you need to know about #PersonalTraining with Jeff Hall. #PartOne
July 30, 2015 by
Today I’m delighted to be interviewing Jeff Hall. Thank you for allowing me to interview you today, Jeff. Jeff Hall You’re very welcome. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience with you and your readers. Firstly, when and why did you become a personal trainer? I became a personal trainer at the age […]
10 Questions a #Blogger Asked Me About Writing. #Author
July 18, 2015 by
1. Why do you write? I wrote a small series of quotes last year after I was asked to write a few reflections about writing to accompany and article about my work. I ended up writing a few quotes about my ideas on the purpose of stories. I discovered one quote was the main reason […]
5 Things To Help with #Focus and Your #Centered Self. #Life #LivingBeyondTheCurve
July 17, 2015 by
Life will always throw you a curve ball. That curve ball does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone at any time. The trick is not to become discouraged when it happens. I’m not saying don’t allow yourself to feel upset, confused or whatever emotion you need to feel. It’s important to express your emotions. […]
Awesome Interview With a #BookReviewer #MyCrazyReadingObsession
July 4, 2015 by
Today I’m lucky enough to be interviewing an awesome young woman who also happens to be a book reviewer. Angelina, thank you for allowing me to interview you today. 1) Firstly, tell my readers a little about yourself and why you like to review books. My name is Angelina and I run the book blog […]
Inside the Mind of the #Author
July 2, 2015 by
I can’t speak for any other authors but my mind is a very busy place. Ideas are zooming around everywhere and there doesn’t appear to be any traffic lights because ideas collide all the time! Where do I begin on this topic? Firstly, how do you get inside the mind of an author? Well, I […]
10 Things I Wish I Knew About Being an Author
June 24, 2015 by
Oh, where to begin on this subject! Let’s begin at the beginning. 1. The first draft is just that, a draft. Nothing less and nothing more. How many drafts will be needed? As many as it takes to get the manuscript to a publishing standard. For some writers that may be just a few drafts. […]
How to Avoid the Rejection Blues. #AmWriting #Authors
June 17, 2015 by
I wrote this piece for a guest blog, however, I thought it would be beneficial to also share it on my blog today. I do think it’s important that writers understand how to cope with rejection. The mental health of writers is important to me, as is, the mental health and well-being of all the […]
Celebrating 25 years of the #GoldCoast Writers’ Association
June 15, 2015 by
Henry Ford once said, coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. This weekend I was lucky enough to come together with authors from all walks of life. It was a wonderful thing to be seated in a room filled with wonderful creative writers. We were all there to celebrate […]
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