Self Destruct
They fill my head.Unhelpful words, determined to get out.A pounding headache. So I say it. And no surprise: It causes hurt. Foolish contribution.Why were those words …
Tag: Writing
The Rain Heron by Robbie Arnott – A Review
Arnott’s characters are real and I cared about what happened to them. He conjured mysterious creatures in beautiful Australian landscapes and humans grappling with their …
The Friend
Three years after that bat sneezed in a market in China, I sat perplexed. How had this happened to me? I thought my friendships could …
Yellowface by R. F. Kuang – A Review
Every page of Rebecca F Kuang’s Yellowface had me internally groaning and pulling ugly faces. The fact I kept reading is a testament to the …
The Eleventh Floor by Kylie Orr
Kylie Orr is a local author who writes domestic suspense. She says she likes to write about things that make her rage. Kylie’s new book, …
10 Reasons To Give Books For Christmas
🎄1. Books are easy to wrap: Books always look lovely with their pristine corners folded in and their pleasing geometry. 🎄2. Books never go out …
The Dome
“Faster!” calls Tad over his shoulder, as they younger ones start to fall behind. “Keep going, you must keep going!” The sound of heavy boots …
Watching Me
Four in the morning, I’m leaving for the airportIn the mirror I see you standing at the doorWatching me,crying My eyes feel the prickle fromthe …
T’was the Night
T’was the day before LIA HILLS and all through the night,MAC authors were working to make the class right! They counted their questions and sharpened …
Marinated Fairy Queen
A werewolf enjoys the sights and smells of the empty streets of Paris on Christmas morning, whilst looking for its next feed.