I've often blogged about my favourite editor, Mary Belk. She was assigned to my first novel and totally helped me re-imagine it. But I realised something the other day. I have no idea what she looks or sounds like. That's not unusual as I have the same relationship with my current editor, Jason. I wanted …
The Secret Life of Cutlery
Let's get surreal for a minute. Cutlery. We all know it. We all use it. But did you know your cutlery casts a spell? No? Think about the people you've had over for a meal. Think of when your friends opted for take-away Thai and you simply had to try the yellow curry. The morning your friend got …
I Love You
About seven years ago my partner commented on the way my family ended our phone conversations . Of course we say 'bye' or 'see you soon', but we also say 'I love you' before hitting the 'end call' button. So it was around this time we decided to say these three magic words to our …
Dreaming up a Gay Angel
One evening a friend asked me about my writing. I talked about my surprise at how my gay angel character, Guy, seemed to win many readers’ hearts. And as the night flowed with much conversation and wine, I had an epiphany. You see, back in the mid-80s when I moved to Sydney,... I met a …
Reflecting (on New Year’s Eve)
Karma kisses me on the arse. For well over a year now a friend of mine has joked that karma keeps kissing me on the arse. While she handles money and work worries, and has cared for the dying only to find this year that she herself has cancer, I cruise along with a blessed …
Love Letter to a Friend
You've watched me grow, often seeing I've matured a little before I notice it myself. You share your wisdom with me, and like a fool, I know what you're saying is true, but old patterns take time to change. You make me laugh at the times I need it. And at the times we both just need to …
The Wedding Speech
Some beautiful friends of mine asked me to write a speech for their wedding. This is what I wrote. Michelle and Ben several weeks before the big day. The magical thing about falling in love – is that you’re in total denial as its happening. You cruise along enjoying single life, and then someone …
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