Rashida Murphy: Sesame, Lilies and Conquistadors
My guest in the attic this week is Rashida Murphy. Rashida is a Western Australian author whose writing I’ve admired since we first met at a writing course in 2012. At the time, we were both starting out and in throes of writing our début novels. Since then, our...
Kate Murdoch: From Painting to Writing—Change and the Creative Path
I’m so pleased to introduce you to Kate Murdoch, the author of Stone Circle, a historical fantasy novel set in Renaissance Italy. As you’ll read in this essay, writing wasn’t Kate’s first artistic pursuit. Prior to becoming an author, Kate had...
Publication: The First Four Weeks
Now that school has returned, I’m looking forward to getting back into some semblance of routine. It’s been utter chaos in the attic since my book was released: I haven’t known which day of the week it is, I’ve forgotten to eat, I don’t...
Sasha Wasley: We Need to Talk About Writer Jealousy
Today’s post by Sasha Wasley really resonated with me, as I’m sure it will with other writers. I’ve certainly felt the sting of jealousy and found it hard not to compare myself to other writers, wishing for their writing talent or success. In...
Linda Strader: ‘Dear Diary …’
Although this series is open to any writer from anywhere, most of my guests have been Australian. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce an international guest, Linda Strader, who visits the attic from the USA. Read Linda’s story about writing a memoir and...
Tess Woods: What Makes a Real Writer?
Today I welcome Tess Woods into the attic. I’m so proud to share this essay because Tess is a dear friend of mine. It’s written in her inimitable style and with her trademark length (she’s never short for a word 😉 ). You won’t regret taking the...
Susan Hawthorne: Dark Histories and the Wars Against Women
Today I welcome Susan Hawthorne into the attic. Susan’s post is about her latest novel, Dark Matters, and how in writing it she’s attempted to turn politics into poetry using Greek mythology and physics. Susan’s novel is an important one, especially...
Kirsty Dummin: The Imposter in the Attic
I’ve been itching to share this week’s post! It’s another of those searingly honest essays in which the writer opens up about how hard it is to actually sit down and write. Don’t be fooled by the heading—it’s not only about feeling like...
Happy Birthday to Writers in the Attic!
A few days ago, on the first of August, Writers in the Attic turned one year old! Just over a year ago I tentatively approached a couple of writers and asked them to pen an essay about what being a writer meant to them. I certainly didn’t expect it would still...
Susan Dunn: My Reading and Writing Life
Perth writer, Susan Dunn, is my guest in the attic this week. Susan’s essay takes us from her early reading through to her adult writing life, and I’m sure you’ll enjoy reading about the books and people who have influenced her. ‘I...