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5 Books That Changed My Life
I have come across a few books that have made a profound and long-lasting impact on the way that I’m living my life. The ideas in these books are meant to become a consistent practice – no immediate quick fixes here.
Creating in Spite of Self-Doubt
Every writer I know, including myself, has anxiety and self-doubt about their creative efforts. When I went into it further, I found that it’s the curse of the creative classes.
10 Writing Prompts for Urban Fantasy
Urban fantasy is one of my favourite genres and my next middle grade novel is such a beast. Often, the hardest part of writing a book is getting started in the first place. Here are ten prompts to get your creative juices flowing!
A Different Path
It’s a quick post this week to say that I have a new story up on Wattpad and I’d love you to take a look at it. Click on the in-post cover and it will take you straight there.
The Paris Cooking School: A Novel
The Paris Cooking School entwines the stories of three women.Gabi Picabea and Kate Evans are drawn to Sylvie Morel’s cooking school in Paris for various reasons – both involve escaping an untenable situation back in Australia.
How to Write as Successfully as Anthony Trollope
Over a thirty-eight-year period he wrote forty-seven novels, eighteen works of non-fiction and numerous short stories and articles. He had his first book, Macdermots of Ballycloran published in 1847 and his last book was released in 1885, three years after his death. All while he lived an otherwise full and busy life.
Samo, Revolutionary Leader
Samo raised a threatening fist. Smoke rose from Try-el’s nostrils as he said, “You’ve just proved my point.” Excerpt from the Caves of Wonder
8 MORE Common Tropes in Children’s Literature and How to Subvert Them
In this post we will discuss eight more ways children’s literature can be more inclusive and imaginative by breaking away from common tropes. Let’s empower young readers with a fresh perspective! This is part of a series on How to Write Children’s Books.
The Secret of Blythswood Square
This historical fiction masterpiece seamlessly weaves together an intricate tale of three remarkable female characters: Charlotte Nicholl, Ellory Mann, and Jane Ramsey.
8 Common Tropes in Children’s Literature: How to Subvert Them
Converting common tropes is a great way to give children’s literature a fresh, modern twist. Learn how to challenge traditional narratives and create unique stories for children.