Rowena’s invited me back again!

Clearly I wasn’t too much of a poor guest last time I visited Rowena’s lovely blog. Have you checked it out yet? Not only is it totally sumptuous to look at, but it’s also filled with fantastic interviews and great advice. Stop by for a chat. You’ll find us at: Rowena Holloway


Busy, busy, busy…

Life’s pace is relentless at the moment, but it seems I’m a sucker for punishment and sleep is over-rated!! Last weekend I drove three hours to Lismore where the wonderful Rainbow Writers group from RWA had organised 26 willing participants to attend a masterclass with me. It’s been many years since I last visited Lismore Continue reading


Rocking along!

Today’s guest is the inimitable Cathryn Hein. Her wicked sense of humour, passion for golf, and obsession with a bunch of grown men wearing red and white tight shorts, makes her stand out from the crowd. I love hanging out with Cathryn and Rachael Johns at RWA and ARRA events – and if you want Continue reading


Evenings with Rebecca Levingston on 612 ABC Brisbane -April 2014

Thanks to Rebecca Levingston for inviting me into the hallowed halls of the ABC on Southbank in Brisbane. Clink on the link to hear our chat: Rebecca Levingston 612 ABC


The Dedication for Safe Harbour

‘For Dolly, who, in the briefest of meetings, taught me the importance of being still.’ (SAFE HARBOUR 2014) It’s not often you meet someone briefly who has a profound effect on you. I met Dolly on a fishing trip out of Darwin a few years ago.  Capt G and I were heading out with a Continue reading


Everything I learned about writing I learnt from children’s books

It’s been a while between visitors and I’m sorry about that, but juggling a full time job along with writing has proved pretty darned complex this month… Today I’m delighted to welcome Kate Belle to my blog and even more delighted about her topic. Please welcome Kate! Hello readers and thanks for having me, Helene. Continue reading


Alyssa J Montgomery – Mistaken Identity!

Today’s guest is someone who’s been with me on this writing journey since 2005 when we met at my first RWA conference. She’s squeezed a truck load of other things into the last few years, but has remained true to her passion for writing. Her debut novel releases today and I’m delighted to be able Continue reading


The S.E.R.A Files

Today’s guest is debut author C.T. Green whose new release, The S.E.R.A. Files has just hit the Amazon shelves. I love reading about other writers motivation so here’s a quick blog bite from Cass! Welcome, Cass, and over to you 🙂 Helene, thank you for hosting me on your blog. You asked me where I Continue reading


Riding the Waves in Freo!

Sadly I wasn’t actually riding waves at Fremantle – and it was a little too chilly anyway – but I did have a fabulous weekend celebrating romance at the RWA conference. As usual it was uplifting, frenetic and fabulous! Thank you and well done to the conference team. It’s a huge undertaking for a group Continue reading


Booktopia Romance Blog

July is Romance Month at Booktopia and there are fantastic giveaways for both readers and authors as well as discount prices on romance books. They’ve been showcasing Australia Romance authors every day and today is my turn. Drop by and leave a comment or share the link on social media – I’m sure there must Continue reading