Hi It’s been a while since I’ve written but I hope you’re all keeping well wherever you are in the world. A warm welcome to any new subscribers.Life is its usual busy self – juggling the day job, the writing, and all the other many tasks and joys tha...

Hi I’m writing this from the beautiful town of Byron Bay where we’ve been spending the last few days. A 10-hour drive up the coast from Sydney, I’ve never been here before and it’s absolutely stunning. In spite of intermittent rain showers, we've man...

Hi It’s settling in to winter here in Sydney now, which suits me just fine! My early morning works are brisk and refreshing, and I get to wear all my much loved boots and scarves and coats. Good news – I’ve finally just completed the first draft...

Hi Hello to all my readers, and I hope you’re well wherever you are in the world. Welcome to any new subscribers – it’s lovely to meet you.Apologies for not sending a newsletter last month – life and the day job have been demanding more of my time in...

Hi Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fantastic break over Christmas and New Year. Mine was quiet but very relaxing, with walks in the mountains, spending time in the garden, and lots of reading for pleasure. I can’t believe we’re heading towards t...