Hi So it’s been a while. I hope you’re well and safe wherever you are in the world. If you’re new to my newsletter – welcome! It’s lovely to have you here.As the regulars will know, my newsletters are an unpredictable mix of writing and personal news...

Hi Holiday greetings to you all wherever you are in the world. Sometimes, I’m astonished by the fact my books sell in so many countries, and it gives me the greatest pleasure to know that people are reading them in so many different places. It’s the...

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...