Posts Tagged BOOKS
The inspired writer
An interview with Elliot Perlman in the Sydney Morning Herald‘s Good Weekend magazine contained a lovely thought about writing and inspiration. I haven’t read his books (yet!) but I like what he says here – it also connects with what I’ve been talking about with other writers lately about needing to switch off parts of your [...]
Ride to Conquer Cancer
Next August, I’ll be participating in a 2-day major cycling event called The Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer®, benefiting the Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR). I’ll be cycling over 200 kilometres that weekend through Queensland’s scenic countryside, with thousands of other riders. All the proceeds will go to QIMR: a worldwide leader in cancer [...]
Parenting with Soul nominated for award
I feel like a proud parent. Indeed I am one of those all the time these days, but this week I’m particularly chuffed to announce that my book, Parenting with Soul, has been nominated for the Kibble Literary Awards.
Cracking the code of the reluctant reader
I’ve been infatuated with reading ever since I can remember. Not always fine literature: I had a drawer full of Phantom comics when I was about seven, which I would pore over by torchlight after lights out.
It could have been anybody’s child
Sophie’s Journey tells of a child’s resilience, of the choice between life and death, and of a strength that prevails through suffering. Sophie Delezio has a message of hope for us all. This is her story. Ten days before Christmas. A room of children, napping on mattresses in their childcare centre, waiting for Santa to arrive. [...]
Gorgeous books and the people behind them
I really, really love a gorgeous book cover. And I really, really love a book that looks good on the inside too. So today I want to blow the trumpet of one of Australia’s best book designers, Gayna Murphy.
Books, business and back-up bands
I was very happy to do a Q&A last week over at Founding Moms, ‘the world’s first and only kid-friendly collective of monthly meetups for mom entrepreneurs.’
