Being a writer, typically I like to write about all sorts of matters. I am reasonably engaged politically, simply because the governance of the land I reside in can and does affect my personal life in big and small ways.…
As I lingered a little longer than planned, amidst prayer lists and to-do lists, seeking His presence in obedience to His prompting, He put His healing finger on things in my heart hidden away behind lock and key. “Release them…
The above book has been long in the making, due to various individuals partaking in the putting together of the book itself. By this I mean the illustrator, who did not want to be named on the book title (pity…
On 13 August at 5.10pm I had the privilege to talk on the above radio station about my self-publishing journey, my past work experience and my present writing project (Diary of A (usually) Quite Contented Cat). It is a small…
I have been labouring over how best to ask for the return of one of my poetry books (My Best Poems, Part 1, Celebrating Nature) from an acquaintance, when I read the following quotation in "Oxymoronica", p.173: NEVER LEND BOOKS,…
In my English class for ESL students (English as a Second Language), I often use the word "literacy", not only regarding reading and writing but also regarding subjects such as "health literacy"; i.e. how knowledgeable we are in accessing appropriate…
The above book has finally been published! You can buy it from Amazon here. I have already received rave reviews about it and more reviews will follow. Here is one from the authoritative "Readers' Favorite" organisation, which awarded the book a…
This You-Tube clip is a very valuable tool for any writer, who wants to advertise his/her books. I have so far paid hundreds of dollars to do what Derek Murphy, a fellow writer and generous coach here so kindly shares!…
I once heard the saying: “Sometimes you have to play in pain.” An answer given as to why play at all, after injury. My thoughts go to certain people and to myself, in the past. Self-protection and –preservation, our main…
As a Christian (and coincidentally a writer), I frequently agonise as to how involved I should become in the political process in my country (Australia) and my State (New South Wales). Sould I join a political party and which one?…