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Write a poem with me: APPLE

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Don't think of yourself as a poet? Maybe you've been writing poems every day since forever. Either way, I feel like this writing exercise would be good practice, just to write something! Here's how it works: I give us a prompt  We spend 10 minutes writing a poem from scratch  I share my poem (and … Continue reading Write a poem with me: APPLE

Happy Birthday to These Authors Born in January!

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As part of my social media strategy for 2018, I started looking into important bookish dates. And when I noticed there were so many authors with birthdays in January, I just had to make a wrap-up 'Happy Birthday' video for them all! In the video, I talk about my favourite books by the authors and … Continue reading Happy Birthday to These Authors Born in January!

6 Amazingly Creative Aussies To Check Out This Year

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I love supporting local talent. There are some inspirational Aussies out there! So I thought I would run through just a few creative Australian individuals, businesses and bookish groups that I think you should know about. Check out their websites, subscribe to their mailing lists, follow them on social media, browse through their stores, add … Continue reading 6 Amazingly Creative Aussies To Check Out This Year

Unboxing “Fateful Fantasy” by Bookcase Australia!

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I recently received my first book subscription box from Bookcase Australia! Bookcase Australia pick one Aussie book and a selection of locally-made goodies to send to their subscribers every quarter, which supports homegrown creatives from all over the country. The "Fateful Fantasy" book was Heart of Mist by debut fantasy author Helen Scheuerer, which I loved … Continue reading Unboxing “Fateful Fantasy” by Bookcase Australia!