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This is such a good interview with Meg McKinlay by Fremantle Press, I need to share it…

Does Your Story Have Legs? Creating Characters Who Connect

July 1, 2021

The Story Begins

In 2001, I was an unpublished writer with a little story idea and big dreams. On a recent car trip, I had spun a tale for my four-year-old daughter about how the house we were driving to might not be where we expected, because you know how houses get bored and wander around at night, and sometimes they might not quite make it home again?

This was going to be my first book; I was sure of it. READ FULL ARTICLE

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International franchises love filming in ‘Aussiewood’ — but the local industry is booming too

It may seem the current boom is led by the strong growth locally-filmed international productions. But more than 80% of the productions currently being made in Australia are Australian. Is this sustainable?Eric Bana in The Dry. Image: Roadshow Films

THE CONVERSATION

Tuesday 29 June, 2021

The Australian screen industry is booming.

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#ArtsHubMag #AustralianArts #AustralianFilm #Aussiewood

I have enjoyed Robert’s poetry for many years, time I shared some with you too.

Ramekin I speak when you speak, say nothing to your everything. The world is a ramekin filled with bits of ourselves. It is a recipe for error, a list of adorations and illusion. You take my hand and say when I’m gone there will be others. The ingredients include vinegar and salt, but no […]

Ramekin — O at the Edges

Jewel Box


Teardrop Aquamarine done with 16-year-old Bridesmaid duties, 
drips elegantly from her chain next to a single Sapphire pendant.

Set of three Star Diamante broaches bought in Carnaby Street 
in the 60’s, snuggle up to two plastic cherries on a pin.

Stuck in my head Tiger’s Eye images of outfits - beaded 
Citrine, Peridot, Ruby rounds, worn at family gatherings.

Mum’s Pearl necklace gleams ready for new memories with 
silken thread re-strung by love, awaiting the next wedding.

Recently reunited African Amethyst beads together again, once
broken by small hands grabbing hold, climbing onto Nanna’s lap.

Wedding rings don’t feature - they stay on the finger, adored. 
For cocktails, Blue Topaz, Tourmaline, Garnet show decade style.

My glittering ballerina charm winks from her crowded bracelet, 
twirls in golden sunset, takes a final bow among the treasures.


Frances Macaulay Forde © 2021



#POEM:JewelBox  #GoldenMemories  #GettingOlder  #60'sStyle

I met Racheal at the Dowerin Festival when she was touting ‘Jilted’. She was engaging and natural so I though, if she writes the way she talks… I loved the book, saw it immediately as a screenplay and still hope one day, someone will take the chance and put it on film. She is amazingly prolific and smiles through all the hard work. Go Rachael!

Five Questions with bestselling author Rachael Johns

June 21, 2021Books, Writing and PublishingAuthor, Fiction, novel, Publishing, Rachael Johns, Romance, writingDr Anita Heiss

My next amazing author-guest is the prolific Rachael Johns who has published 28 books across formats with a number of publishers. She is the bestselling, ABIA-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and women’s fiction books, including her recent bestseller, How to Mend a Broken Heart.

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