I sat down three times this week to write this blog. Three times. Each of which was unsuccessful. The problem is that every time I sat down at the computer, I found something more urgent or more tempting to devote my time to. Whether it’s emails, funny cat videos or a seemingly important business matter that comes to your attention, …
Fact or fiction. So often it seems that urban myths become widely accepted facts. It’s a growing phenomenon only bolstered by the prolific use and sharing capabilities of the internet. A little faux pas or a ground-breaking celebrity rumour can reach millions of people with one innocent (or not so innocent) click of a button. Whether it is intentional or …
As a writer I have a natural passion for words. I’ve also claimed, rather cheekily, to be a purveyor of fine words. Maybe a more accurate description is that I’m a word collector. Just like someone who collects stamps or Star Wars figurines, I find extreme pleasure in discovering unusual, underused or just interesting words. I then file that word …
Inspiration can come from the most unlikely places. Caboolture is an urban centre, on the outskirts of Brisbane, or the Sunshine Coast (depending on where you come from). A great spot. You’re a hop, skip and a jump away from the city, beach and Bribie Island, but also surrounded by paddocks, rolling hills and mountains in the distance. It’s also …