One of the secrets of getting books done is sometimes to run away to some secluded little spot that allows complete, uninterrupted writing time. This month I’ve been lucky enough to find a house in the perfect location for my next novel. Where it is will remain a mystery until that novel is done. Some of […]
Back in 2005 I was fascinated by a photograph at the National Gallery in Melbourne. That photograph has taken me around the world, and lead me to my seventh novel – to be published in 2016.
For ten years, I’ve been working on a novel about Marina Abramovic. Now John Kaldor is bringing Marina Abramovic to Sydney for a unique show from June 24th to July 5th at Pier 2/3.
The sequel to Finding Serendipity is here! It’s called A Week Without Tuesday and it’s launching Friday May 8th at the new (and beautiful) Moonah Arts Centre in Hobart. Everyone welcome. Book signings for our younger readers from 5.30pm. Fullers will be selling books, and signings are from 5.30pm – formalities at 6.30pm – followed […]
Today is a great day! Our children’s book Finding Serendipity was published in the USA! This is the first in a series for primary school readers that I’ve co-authored with the wonderful Danielle Wood (www.daniellewood.com.au). Finding Serendipity launched in Australia in 2013, Germany 2014 and now the USA in 2015. The first sequel will be […]
From an occasional series of reviews in collaboration with the Islington Hotel to celebrate great writing and the discussion of literature. Bel Canto by Ann Patchett I have come to this book late in the scheme of things. Bel Canto won the Orange Prize and the Pen/ Faulkner Award in 2002. But somehow I missed it. […]
The Signature of All Things – by Elizabeth Gilbert – the second in an occasional series for the beautiful Islington Hotel, Hobart. “From 19th century America to Tahiti and Europe, this is a novel of science and sensuality, intellect and exploration. It has all the grit and colour of Dickens, but the quiet control and social […]
The exquisite Islington Hotel in Hobart asked me if I’d like to write about books. So here is the first in a new monthly review of a book I’ve recently discovered and enjoyed. And stay tuned for more about books and writing at the Islington through winter … The Burgess Boys – by Elizabeth Strout My grandfather was […]
