#SheInspires Jackie French

Having written over 132 books over a career spanning 17 years, award winning Australian author Jackie French is a literacy icon. Along with her countless awards, Jackie is the ACT’s Children’s Ambassador and a strong advocate for encouraging children to read. She […]

Left Out

As a member of a minority group I was thrilled to find out that just like me, Tina Fey, Rod Laver, Ghandi, Robert De Niro and Napoleon are all Lefties. Variously known as South Paws, Cacky Handers and Marked by the Devil […]

Jo Sandhu #SheInspires

Jo Sandhu is the author of the children’s book ‘Tarin of the Mammoths’. This is the first story in a series published by Penguin Random House. Jo was so inspiring when she told the honest story of her writing journey at this year’s Children […]

Edwina Shaw #SheInspires

Brisbane author Edwina Shaw has many passions, such as mental health, women’s issues, yoga and travel. But it is the ability to use her writing gift as a tool for healing and compassion that inspires her the most. Edwina’s story is one […]

Christine Wells #SheInspires

I first met author Christine Wells at a book signing for her first dual timeline novel ‘The Wife’s Tale’. We clicked straight away and after attending some of Christine’s author talks, her success as a local Brisbane author have inspired me to […]

Helene Young: award-winning romance author

Whether she is soaring among the clouds as a pilot or cruising the east coast of Australia with her husband on their catamaran, love and adventure are driving themes in the life of Queensland author Helene Young. Helene is an award-winning author […]

So you’ve written a book…

Ever dreamed of becoming a bestselling author? If you have, you’re certainly not alone. There are millions of books listed on Amazon and therefore, millions of authors. And I’m one of them. But what is the journey really like? I wrote that […]