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MONTHLY UPDATE: April 2018
The third Update's a charm! Find out what I've been up to during the 30 days of April, where I'm at with my WIPs, what great books I've read, and which was my favourite quote of this month. >>
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Those Who Chose To Serve: A poem for ANZAC Day
This poem is written in honour of all Australian soldiers, both past and present, who have served on operations overseas. Adapted from my 2016 poem Leave None Behind for ANZAC Day 2018. >>
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Exploring mental illness in YA literature
Mental illness is one of the most pressing health concerns of the modern age, and YA literature has a role to play in opening up the conversation on this long-tabooed subject. Here I discuss some of the things to remember when writing about mental illness, and what YA books are currently out there. >>
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5 novel endings I will NEVER recover from
We all have one. A novel whose ending was so intensely traumatic that we may never, ever recover from it. Here I share five such novels that I have read. What books still traumatise you? >>
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The delicate art of naming characters
Choosing names for our characters is no easy task. We want them to be memorable, meaningful, and representative of the story we're trying to tell. Here, I share how I name my characters, and some of the tips and tricks I've picked up during my writing journey. >>
