I’ve come across some amazing people through the blogsphere. Even though we’ve never met, I feel like I’m getting to know Marcia Meara of the Bookin’ It blog, an inspirational woman of drive, wit and wisdom. She wrote her first novel at the age of 69, and her message to the world is, ‘It’s never …
You come across all sorts of interesting things at school fetes: food, handicrafts, books, even writers! Toula Papadam used the opportunity to promote her picture book … and I used the opportunity to hustle an interview. I’m grateful to her for agreeing to share the highs and lows of her self-publishing journey. 1. Can you …
I love it when my former writing workshop students keep in touch – and I especially love news of publishing success! Julia Brooke recently self-published a book that is already selling very well. She has generously agreed to pass on some of the lessons she learned along the way. 1. What type of book have …
I’m a great fan of fantasy novels, and I was lucky enough to come across Lizbeth Klein, author of the Bethloria series. With a background in teaching, Lizbeth is well placed to know exactly what fascinates children. She’s also an experienced writing tutor, and has mentored several children through the writing of their own works. …
They say it’s a small world, but mine just got even smaller and more remarkable. When I first moved into my current house, a neighbour told me that author Dianne Blacklock grew up here. The house has been knocked down and rebuilt since she left, but the idea still spun me out. A friend suggested …
Recently, I was fortunate to meet Pamela Cook, the author of two rural fiction novels. Her new book, Essie’s Way, promises to match the success of Blackwattle Lake. She was kind enough to agree to be interviewed for my blog! 1. Which writers inspired you the most when you were growing up? I was an …
Stella Tarakson 