Mindfulness in writing
As a writer it’s important to observe those around us, but I’d argue that it’s even more essential to be…
Three things I learned at the Auckland Writers Festival 2015
1) If you don’t like swearing, don’t go to Poetry Idol. It’s filthy, brutally honest, dig your heart out and…
A free fantasy writing comp inspired by Terry Pratchett
The death of an esteemed and much loved fantasy writer inspired the staff of Inkitt writing platform to run their…
Goodreads Giveaway! Enter to win.
Are you on Goodreads? A fun community of avid readers, it’s a treasure trove of inspiration if you’re looking for…
Helga says “Give yourself permission to suck…”
From 7 May we’re going on a writing binge. A NanoWriMo wannabe called WTF draft (write the first draft), it’s…
Look who’s in M2 WOMAN magazine!
So excited to be quoted in M2 WOMAN magazine May/June 2015. And thrilled one of my comments has been highlighted…
A Mer-Tale now available on Wheelers ePlatform
Wheelers ePlatform is a library lending platform for schools and public libraries in New Zealand. Wheelers itself is a huge…
Angels sighted at sci fi Convention
Easter weekend found me enjoying my Sunday at Sudima Hotel for Reconnaissance Convention. With the steaming beauty of Rotovegas all…
ONE DAY LEFT, FREE DOWNLOAD Conclave: collection of science fiction and fantasy
Are you one of the hundreds of people who took advantage of the free download of Conclave: A collection of…
New website and blog coming!
New book smell! The Createspace paperbacks of A Mer-Tale have arrived in a compact little box and I’ve been breathing…