My recommended reading list
If you like Tasmania: Limberlost by Robbie Arnott – I loved reading this, short but compelling and great description of […]
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Useful Non-fiction history books
Bush Life in Tasmania by James Fenton First published in 1891 written by a resident of Forth who owned property […]
What fiction books have I read to understand history?
Poems by Henry Lawson Henry Lawson was born in 1867 and published poems from 1888-1918. His works are often about […]
Writing the end of Wilful Murder
The end to Wilful Murder is underway and aiming to be finished by the end of 2025. The first 70,000 […]
How have I written this historical fiction novel?
I am writing biographical fiction and I’m trying to stay as true to the history as possible. This has given […]
Documenting the historical record for understanding
There are complex things going on in life but the historical record only shows the main events, births, deaths and […]
What opportunities are available for writers and authors?
Mentorships Applying for mentorships is a good way to get some advice from another author. Check out https://www.asauthors.org.au/mentorships/ and https://www.writermentors.com/ and https://writersvictoria.org.au/mentorships/ I’ve had […]
How to write by learning from others
I’ve started making a record of things that I’ve learnt when reading other author’s work. As I love stationary, I […]
How do you decide the tone and style of your writing?
How do you know if your book has too much dialogue and not enough description of the scenery, people etc. […]
How do I research my Tasmanian Family History?
Family History I’ve been researching my family history wanting to understand more about why my family is based in Tasmania […]