This blog was going to be about overcoming fear for the Story Queens site. My greatest fear is public speaking, so I agreed to be part of a YA panel at Book Expo in the hopes of breaking through it. But the event was cancelled at the last minute, so I haven’t conquered that fear
So, you want to write a book. There’s an idea stuck in your head that keeps you up at night, or perhaps it’s a dream you’ve had that you just know will make a gripping novel. Maybe it’s a unique experience or situation you’ve been through, which you feel a burning need to share with
Australian author DL Richardson interviewed me recently for her Coffee Chat series, so I wanted to return the favour. DL writes speculative fiction for anyone who likes a twist in their tale, from the YA books One Little Spell and The Bird With the Broken Wing to the scifi series Welcome To the Apocalypse. Find
I recently had a Coffee Chat with author DL Richardson, which she published on her blog. We hung out at Sydney Supanova this year – but think our paths crossed years ago when she was in a rock band and I was writing for music magazines. It’s a small world! DL’s books include One Little
"Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and is more treacherous than parachuting. We are sitting ourselves to death." So says Dr James Levine, director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University Obesity Solutions Initiative and inventor of the treadmill desk. I work out for an hour a day, partly because it
THE CHINESE CALENDAR “In the perception of the smallest is the secret of clear vision; in the guarding of the weakest is the secret of all strength.” Lao Tzu New Moon Blessings, and Happy Chinese New Year! In 2018 the Chinese New Year begins on the new moon on February 16, and ushers in the
Over the last five years, ebook sales have started to drop – but audiobook sales are steadily climbing. People who are too busy to sit down and read a novel have realised they can still experience their favourite books, just in a new way, by hitting play during long commutes, running or gym sessions, while
The Power of Words First published in Spellcraft – a national spiritual magazine – in 2010... The healing impact, both physically and emotionally, of expressive writing and journalling led Serene Conneeley to create her new book A Magical Journey: Your Diary of Inspiration, Adventure and Transformation. I’ve always loved the power of the written word.
An interview with acclaimed voice actor Gabrielle Baker People are finally starting to appreciate the convenience and beauty of audiobooks, and understand the incredible skill, training and talent that go into creating them. It’s not just reading your book aloud – audiobook narrators bring the story and the characters to life with their unique performance,
While I absolutely believe all of this, I didn't write this – a friend on Facebook posted it, and asked that it keep being shared, so here it is... Why I am a feminist: 1. Because my organs should not determine my level of success. 2. Because the most common question a woman is asked
New Year’s Day In the western world, New Year’s Day is celebrated on January 1 of each year. It is the first day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, and is usually celebrated as a holiday, with symbolic festivities at midnight of the night before, and the making of resolutions to keep throughout the
Out On A Leash New Idea – national weekly magazine An interview with Hollywood legend and spiritual author Shirley MacLaine. She’s an Oscar-winning actress, but Shirley MacLaine is also an acclaimed author, who has inspired millions of people with stories of her own spiritual search. Books such as Out on a Limb and Dancing in
No Excuses, No Regrets Originally written for inSpirit magazine... You get what you work for, not what you wish for. Are you ready to carve out the mental and emotional space to achieve your dreams? What is it that you most want to do? Which dream burns within you and makes your soul soar when
Being An Upside Down Witch Written for Goddess Pages – British spiritual magazine Living in Australia – or anywhere in the southern hemisphere for that matter – can be a little confusing for a witch. All the books about magic print elemental correspondences that are back to front (the fire of the sun is certainly
Faeries as a personification of nature Originally published in inSpirit magazine. Whether you believe that faeries are real or imagined, their beauty touches the heart, sparks joy within, and inspires us to protect nature and the natural world. Since my collaboration with a friend on The Book of Faery Magic, I’ve been asked several times,
Reconnecting to Health New Idea – national weekly magazine Eric Pearl explains a powerful new healing method. Five-year-old Brian had cerebral palsy. He walked on his toes because his heels wouldn’t reach the ground, and to get up stairs he had to crawl on all fours. For balance and to stand up he had to
Healing Your Heart This is an article I wrote for InSpirit Magazine, which appeared in their January 2015 issue. Someone was asking me about it the other day, so here it is… I believe the earth is sacred and nature is healing, and I’ve learned a little about myself, and gained some kind of healing,
Healing With the Angels New Idea – national weekly magazine An interview with angel therapy teacher and healer Doreen Virtue. Dr Doreen Virtue talks to angels. She did it when she was a child, but her family and friends were scared so she stopped. Later her heavenly helpers tried to assist her when she found
Harry Potter's London Spheres – national spiritual magazine London Calling – by Owl! Serene Conneeley takes a tour with JK Rowling and Harry Potter. They say that to make money you should follow your heart and your passion, and writer Joanne “JK” Rowling is the perfect example of this wisdom. In crafting her magical series
Warrior of Light New Idea – national weekly magazine An interview with inspirational writer Paulo Coelho, author of the spiritual classic The Alchemist, and the new book Eleven Minutes – which outsold even Harry Potter. The person who has inspired me more than anyone else is a Brazilian author whose fables of following your dreams,
