Memoir Reflections
Well, after a three week break of doing other stuff like work, holidays, and renovations to my house, I'm back on track in writing my memoir. I managed to get two productive writing days done last week by almost completing chapter three of the … [Continue reading] about Back On Track
Sacre bleau! I didn't know that. I've just discovered that the name Fitzroy is derived from two latin words - filius (son) and rei (king). The closest I ever got to royalty when growing up in Fitzroy in the 1950s was when the current Queen of … [Continue reading] about Fitzroy: Son of the King
I very much enjoyed a presentation the other night by Annabel Smith, author of US best seller Whiskey & Charlie (published in Australia as Whisky Charlie Foxtrot). Her presentation ‘What to expect when expecting a book’, held at the Fitzroy … [Continue reading] about A Writer’s Journey
I must admit I am a dinosaur when it comes to talking or writing about the primary school I attended between 1958-64. In those days my primary school was called George Street State located, of course, in George Street, Fitzroy. It's now … [Continue reading] about Welcome to George Street State School
If thickness counts then I'm on my way to a best seller for my memoir :) I've almost completed my second draft and so far I have 124,036 words written. I also have a few reflective pieces to add which I'll blend into the narrative. Today I'll … [Continue reading] about 124,036 words …