Archives by Tag 'Helene Young'
National Year of Reading – 2012
It’s almost here! The launch we’ve all been waiting for. Tuesday 14th February is the start of National Year of Reading 2012. This wonderful initiative has been embraced by libraries and all levels of government right around Australia. Last Tuesday I went to a ‘meet and greet’ for the reading champions in Cairns - there [...]
Good news day
Yesterday was a very good day. Started well when both GW and I remembered it was our 24th wedding anniversary – who could believe we looked so young when we married all those years ago… Unfortunately we both had to work, so that put a tiny dampener on the day. Celebrations were very low key [...]
Vengeance Born – and the winner is?
Thanks to everyone who suggested a new title for Kylie Griffin‘s third book! I’m so glad I didn’t have to make the impossible choice. Hats off to Kylie for captivating our imaginations before we’ve even had the opportunity to read the first book! And here’s Kylie again to announce the winners!! Hi, everyone, thanks for [...]
It’s Australia Day! Work or play?
It’s Australia Day. Yay, a day off, party time! Lamb, beers, prawns, sleep in. How are you spending it? The funny thing is I know more people who’ll be working on Australia Day than people who’ll be having a day off. So that got me thinking. What does it actually mean to us? Cheap lamb, [...]
Griffin’s Vengeance
Today’s guest is an author I’ve been crossing paths with since I joined RWA in 2005. It’s wonderful to welcome her to my blog so close to the release of her debut novel, Vengeance Born. Here’s our conversation! Release day is almost upon you! Congratulations, Kylie, it’s a wonderful achievement. Hi, Helene, and thank you [...]
Let the Dead Lie
Yesterday was a reserve day and I was looking forward to a relaxing Saturday. My best laid plans unfortunately fell in a heap as work needed me to fly a Port Moresby return. I fantasised all the way there and back again about curling up for an afternoon nap. Instead, GW made me a double [...]
On the road!
I’m over chatting to fellow North Queenslander and Penguin Author, Mandy Magro, today! Drop by for a chat – you know how I love to talk Find us at www.mandymagro.com.
Smell the roses…
Last night it rained and rained and rained some more – 190 mms in the rain gauge and the swimming pool is full again. This morning the sky is gunmetal grey with a pale blush of dawn, the grass is vibrant green, the plants are standing tall. Maybe the wet season has finally arrived?! I [...]
Room for a metrosexual hero?
Research is one of the absolute delights of being a writer. I love having an excuse to ask questions – sometimes very random questions… While GW and Jack were discussing the merits of using concentrated chicken stock in risotto, I was doing research with Hannah. I wish I’d had the same ‘take no prisoners’ attitude [...]
Hero material
Ok, I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for a guy who’s good with animals and children. One of the highlights of our trip to the UK was seeing GW with our niece, Hannah, and more particularly, our nephew, Jack. My husband has always maintained he’s allergic to children, but his actions belie that claim. Like most [...]