Writing tips and tricks I’ve picked up over the years – mostly for fiction, but with some nonfiction advice mixed in too.
If you’ve been curious about The Potion Experiment, I’m thrilled to share a lovely new fantasy review from book blogger Ashleigh Meikle at The Book Muse (book reviewer of Aussie books). Her …
I’m so excited to share that I was recently interviewed by fellow middle-grade fantasy author Isabelle Knight on her wonderful blog, Spring Falls Chronicle. Isabelle, the creator of the magical Enchantria series, has …
Why I wrote STEM in children’s fiction Science is essential to how we understand the world – yet scepticism toward science isn’t an uncommon thing to see in the media, …
My debut novel, The Potion Experiment, has now been out in the world for over a month, and I still can’t quite believe it! Holding a story that lived in my …
I’m so thrilled to share that I was recently featured in The Quick Six Interview series on Just Write For Kids – a platform that champions Australian children’s literature and the incredible creators …
I may write fantasy, but launching my debut middle-grade book at Readings felt even more fantastical than the stories I create. I’m still in awe of the support, excitement, and kind words I received. …
I was interviewed by Atmosphere Press ahead of my book’s release. They asked me questions about my writing process for The Potion Experiment.
A book synopsis is a condensed version of your novel that showcases the most important elements of your story – your characters, conflict, and resolution. It’s a tool that helps …
The angle of your writing piece is its message — it’s what you are saying in the writing piece. You can write about any topic, but you’re not really saying anything unless you’re approaching …
The story pacing is really important if you want to keep a reader engaged. Especially if it’s a long story because that means you have to keep them engaged for …
