It’s a glorious sunny morning in Clare, two hours north west of Adelaide as my husband and I set off on bikes to explore Riesling country. We’re taking a path along an old railway line that cuts through the length of the Clare Valley. The Riesling Trail, as it’s known, runs for 36 km, butContinue reading “How to bike the Riesling Trail”
Author Archives: Julie Fison
Tips from publisher and author, Paul Collins
Phew! I am just recovering from an exhausting but fantastic week visiting libraries in the Moreton Bay area. My head is still spinning after doing talks at twelve libraries in four days. Luckily I had a gorgeous staff member from the Moreton Bay Region Libraries to keep me on track, remind me where I wasContinue reading “Tips from publisher and author, Paul Collins”
Welcome to the mothers of boys tribe
I recently came across a friend at my son’s school sports fields. It was around midday and she was in a rush to begin preparations for her daughter’s semi-formal – some six hours away. ‘The beautification is about to begin,’ she smiled as she hurried past. I was rushing in the other direction, with myContinue reading “Welcome to the mothers of boys tribe”
Learn how to start a story
When I started out writing, my stories were just a series of quite interesting events. A lack of experience and planning meant that I didn’t have enough structure in my story, so the characters meandered through the pages without a clear purpose. A problem, at the beginning of the story, changes all of that. It isContinue reading “Learn how to start a story”
How to motivate reluctant readers
Has there ever been a better time to be a young book lover? The diversity and volume of children’s books is staggering. There is something in print for every reading level and every possible interest, cleverly illustrated and packaged inside an inviting cover. Yet, a lot of children approach reading with the same enthusiasm asContinue reading “How to motivate reluctant readers”
Walking Maria Island
The Maria Island walk in Tasmania is the ultimate way to connect with friends and enjoy stunning scenery.
Snorkelling on Great Keppel – just part of the Capricorn Literary Festival
I have just rediscovered Great Keppel Island, nearly thirty years after my last visit – and it hasn’t changed a bit. (Shame I can’t say the same for myself.) Last time I was here with uni friends – a freshly minted journalism graduate – camping, swimming, snorkelling and on one occasion coming face to faceContinue reading “Snorkelling on Great Keppel – just part of the Capricorn Literary Festival”
The Voice
I am loving the blind auditions of The Voice – not just because the talent is so outstanding, but because the whole message is so positive and inspiring. Even the singers who don’t turn any chairs are sent away with great professional advice and an explanation for why they didn’t move the coaches. Standing out from theContinue reading “The Voice”
How to get published
It’s very exciting to finally see my two new young adult novels – Tall, Dark and Distant and Lust and Found in bookshops. The novels are part of a hot new romance series called Smitten, published by Hardie Grant Egmont. It has been a rewarding experience working with the very talented staff at HGE who have helped transform my stories into novels.Continue reading “How to get published”
The definition of fun: NZ
Mothers are generally a risk averse lot, and I, having spent far too much time in hospitals and specialist rooms in the past few months, am a particularly risk averse mother right now. That’s why I am sitting on my own in a lake-front apartment in Queenstown – New Zealand’s adrenalin capital, with Hilary Mantel’sContinue reading “The definition of fun: NZ”
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