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I’m a writer and communications specialist living in Naarm (Melbourne) who is fascinated by people’s stories. I love hanging out with other writers, reading or listening to stories of all kinds, drawing and taking time out in nature. I am blessed to have three young men for sons and a beautiful old dog called Bella.
If you would like to learn more about my writing, head to my Writing page to see what I’m working on, or to my Awards and Publications page what I’ve already had published or what I’ve been shortlisted or longlisted for.
If you are looking for a communication specialist with experience in the corporate, government and education sectors, check out my Professional Services page or pop over to my LinkedIn page.
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Read more about me here or read the blog series I wrote while my mother was dying here. My blog posts are usually about writing, reading and musings from the heart, and sometimes about other things.
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And breathe…
Lockdowns are tough but there are some things that can help with the deep anxiety that we all feel. Breathing slowly and deeply is one.

How to survive uncertain times (or how to stop being grumpy)
I’m tired and I’m grumpy and I hope I’m not the only person who’s feeling like this. How are you coping with the latest COVID lockdowns?

Aiming for more rejections
A few years ago I shifted my thinking from trying to get some marks on the publishing board to aiming for more rejections. It was an important shift in thinking as it forced me to understand that this publishing world is one that is full of rejections with the occasional win. There must be something…
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