Movie Review: A Street Cat Named Bob
When I got the call to review this movie I wasn’t too sure on a couple of counts. One I’m more of a dog person and two I’d had enough…
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Sculpture by the Sea 2017 launch, winners, disabled access
Having been to all of the Sculpture by the Sea Cottesloe exhibitions I thought I might be a bit jaded by now. Who was I kidding? As soon as I…
Free Author Talk at Mundaring Library: 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover
Please excuse the interruption but I thought I’d let you know I’m giving another talk about 50 Ways To Grieve Your Lover, my little box which I’m pleased to say…
Perth Writers Festival 2017: Review, focus on crime writing
Writers Festivals are all about inspiration, motivation, learning, friendship and new books, or at least they are for me, and the 2017 Perth Writers Festival continued this tradition.
Experiencing a new kind of romance
Sorry to interrupt your usual Valentines Day festivities of flowers and chocolates, but this year I have something very different to post about. A few months back I took a dalliance into romance,…
How to get books noticed at London Book Fair
Anyone who’s been following my fledgling attempts to carve out a writing career, and eat something other than tinned tuna, may have already heard the news. Two of my books…
10 Tips To Avoid Social Embarrassment in Perth in 2017
Australia Day 2017 coincided with the long-awaited return of a good friend from overseas. Having spent several years exiled in the United Kingdom an assimilation strategy was clearly required, but…
My picks for Perth Writers Festival 2017
As Australian Society of Authors Professional Development rep in WA I feel duty bound to attend the Perth Writers Festival. I must admit that having been for so many years,…
Federer first game back at Hopman Cup 2017
One of the joys of living in Perth is that as soon as the last New Years Eve firework fizzles out, we’re into the Hopman Cup, a week long festival of…
2016 The Year of the Underdog
The following piece appeared in my monthly column in Swan Magazine (December issue). December ah December, the craziest month of the year, full of endless to-do lists and unrealistic deadlines…
Looking for a quick bite in West Perth? Dolce & Salato
Recently I’ve been doing a stint of work in West Perth where I was delighted to find a small café called Dolce and Salato, which I highly recommend.
Review of Public House: Great food with a free movie thrown
For years I’ve been driving past Public House and hoping to go inside one day. Well that day finally came. Now I’m not sure how I’m going to stop from going…
Review: Phenomenal Lords of Lightning
If you’ve read the previous Arcadia Australia post you’ll know how brilliant it was, even more so if you went along which I hope you did. I promised another post…
Review: Surprises aplenty at phenomenal Arcadia Perth
I have to admit the thought of going to an outdoor music festival in 36 degrees heat was making me rethink my ticket purchase. I’m so pleased I didn’t, what…
Horseplay at Perth Pride Parade 2016
This year the Perth Pride Parade had the theme of #lovewins which I can understand, less clear though was the preponderance of horses. I mean, well, first there were these amazing steeds…
A debate of stadium proportions
As I write this piece the nation is preparing itself for the 2016 Federal election, which means our media is festooned with debates about health, education and tax reform. Way…
Inaugural Australian Short Story Festival 2016
October 21 saw the usual assortment of WA writers venture out from behind their computers to soak up some new knowledge, inspiration and comradery. This time the event was the…
Pondering about … Food – book launch
The Ponder Room started as a space to share all those weird and wonderful thoughts that pop into your head, often when you’re pondering on the toilet. Over the years I was asked to review…
