They Are Us
I’ve just had the most amazing poetry experience with the They Are Us ekphrastic poetry project. It was the second project between Words out Loud and the Soldiers Hill Artists … Continue reading
Reading wrap up
I can’t believe that it has been so long since my last blog post. Over the last few years I’ve been caught up in all that a PhD demands, started … Continue reading
Monica Lewinski – the price of shame
If you use the internet – in any capacity – read news online, tweet, comment on forums, you need to watch this. Monica Lewinski gives a TED talk about the … Continue reading
Writers Festival in July
I’m pleased to announce that while I have resigned from my duties at Ballarat Writers this year, I’ve agreed to help out with publicity for the fantastic upcoming Death in July … Continue reading
Who were the feminists before Peppa Pig?
After this week’s Piers Ackerman Peppa Pig fiasco I got thinking about feminism in kid’s show.
International Day of the Girl Child
Today is the first International Day of the Girl Child. Some people will sigh “Another ‘Day of The…’ Do we need a day for everything? Is it just another day … Continue reading
Dulcie Deamer – The Queen of Bohemia
As the old adage goes, you should never judge a book by its cover. Which is exactly what I did when I picked up Dulcie Deamer’s autobiography off a small … Continue reading
International Women’s Day Inspiration
Today is International Women’s Day and I’ve been inspired by Whispering Gums to think of texts by women which have inspired me. I’m busy today, running off to a Ballarat … Continue reading
The Pines Hold Their Secrets
Jill Blee’s historical fiction always grabs a reader early because of its setting, and The Pines Hold Their Secrets is no exception. Set on Norfolk Island when it was a … Continue reading
