Imbi Neeme: In Conversation With Herself
Today I welcome Imbi Neeme as my guest, with an attic first—an in-conversation with herself! I’ve never met Imbi but if this quirky post is anything to go by, I’m looking forward to the pleasure one day. Please read on, as Imbi tells Imbi about how it...
Amanda Niehaus: A Change of Plan
All art is autobiography, so they say, and I know this to be true. Every story says something about the writer, regardless of their intention or, indeed, consent. Many writers draw from their lives for their fiction, and often return to the same themes in their books,...
Favel Parrett: When Fiction Becomes Truth
We’re into the final month of 2019, and I have two more guests in the attic to come before I take a break for summer. I feel incredibly lucky that so many wonderful writers have agreed to write for the attic this year and I hope you’ve enjoyed reading...
Robin Riedstra: Writing With Dyslexia
Without further ado, today for Writers in the Attic I want to introduce you to Robin Riedstra: Robin is an Australian writer, ranter, reviewer, dyslexic, twitter addict, and definitely a mad mumma. Robin’s memoir, ‘Confessions of a Mad Mooer: Postnatal...
New Release Date for ‘The Sisters’ Song’
I have a new date for my book’s release: January 2018. Whilst this means I must wait another four months’ to see my book on the shelves, it also means that I have more time to complete these final edits and get my novel into tip-top shape. Once this...
Deborah Burrows: Writing Tales of Courage
I’m honoured to have author and lawyer, Deb Burrows, join me in the attic today. Deb’s published four historical novels, and all tell the stories of courageous women during WWII. Deb was born and grew up in Perth, Western Australia, and is the...
Natasha Lester: My Attics and My Children
I’m bouncing around the attic today because I’m thrilled to be hosting this essay by my special guest, Natasha Lester. Natasha is not only an award-winning writer, but she’s a constant source of writerly knowledge, support, and encouragement for...
Robyne Young: A Life of Writing Prompts
Joining me in the attic today is Albury writer, Robyne Young. As you’ll discover when you read on, Robyne’s always been a writer as a journalist across a number of media, but the itch to write creatively has always been there, too. I won’t write much...
Past the Shallows by Favel Parrett
Wow! I can’t write a review of this novel in my usual way so this is more of a ‘reflection’. That’s because of the emotions this story stirred. As a reader, I was completely captivated. And heartbroken. I forgot I was a writer. I only wish...
Finding Jasper, by Lynne Leonhardt
Finding Jasper is Lynne Leonhardt’s first novel and the first novel-length book published by Margaret River Press. The story centres around Gin (Virginia), the youngest of the three generations of Partridge family women whose stories are portrayed – Gin’s...