The Gum Tree – A Poem by S. Thomas Montgomery
S. Thomas Montgomery, a poet from the small town of Goondiwindi located on the border of Queensland and NSW, shares his beautiful poem, The Gum Tree.
Researching Australian Entertainment History
Researching Australian entertainment history was a challenge well worth the effort. When The Glitter Fades encapsulates the 1920s to 1950s in an engaging generational saga, love triangle revenge story of murder and mayhem among spectacular performances.
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2025 – Jacqx’s Highlights
The Sydney Writers’ Festival was a stimulating opportunity to delve into a smorgasbord of books and author talks.
Gold Nuggets From GenreCon 2025 Writers Conference
Attending GenreCon presented by the Queensland Writers Centre was like plugging myself into a power point to recharge my creative batteries and, in the process, getting overloaded with great marketing tips, and inspiring stories of writer’s successes.
Everyone Has a Story: A Guide to Writing Your Memoir
Who do people think you are? What legacy do you want to leave behind? Your life matters, so writing your memoir is a way to leave a footprint of your existence on this earth.
Writing my debut novel – When The Glitter Fades
When The Glitter Fades is my debut historical fiction novel, loosely based on Shirley Broadway’s life story of growing up performing in a vaudeville troupe in the 1930s during the Great Depression.