Category Archives: Australian writers

A Christmas Tail – eBook

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Helen Ross

BEWARE!!!! Yes, this post is a plug. I cannot believe how fast this year has rolled by. I say this every year, but this year seems to have gone by in a blink. For me, this year has been rather … Continue reading →

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The Summoning of The One virtual blog tour

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Helen Ross

This week it is my pleasure to host author, Royce Bond during his virtual blog tour for his new book, The Summoning of The One (Book 2 in The Knights of Katesch), published by Morris Publishing. Rockhampton resident, Royce Bond, published … Continue reading →

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Meet Ashleigh Galvin, author of Birth by Fire’s Embrace

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Helen Ross

I always find it fascinating discovering when and how writers take their first steps on their writing path. So it is my pleasure to welcome talented Australian author Ashleigh Galvin to my blogging corner, and find out the inspiration behind her writing journey. Ashleigh … Continue reading →

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Review of Suburban Terrors by Pauline Montagna

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Helen Ross

Do we really know what secrets lurk behind the tall fences and locked doors of our city’s suburbs? Suburban Terrors by Pauline Montagna is a collection of twelve stories that delve into that mysterious realm, prompting the realisation that not … Continue reading →

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Pauline Montagna’s ‘Surburban Terrors’ Virtual Blog Tour

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Helen Ross

This week author Pauline Montagna is busy dropping by many blog sites as part of her Surburban Terrors Virtual Blog Tour. Today, she drops by my blog. First, a little about Pauline. Pauline Montagna was born into an Italian family in … Continue reading →

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Suburban Terrors Virtual Book Tour

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Helen Ross

Tomorrow, my writer friend, Pauline Montagna, commences her Virtual Book Tour for her short story collection, Suburban Terrors. Suburban Terrors is a collection of twelve stories that delve into the mysterious realm of secrets that lurk behind the tall fences and locked … Continue reading →

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SLQ’s 2014 Young Writers Award

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Helen Ross

The State Library of Queensland runs an annual Young Writers Award competition. The short story competition is open to Queensland residents aged 18-25 with a cash prize of $2,000. Entries close Friday 18 July 2014. So if you know of any young … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast Writers Festival 2014

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Helen Ross

The Gold Coast Writers Festival is on 13-15 June 2014 If you live in Brisbane, the Gold Coast or neighbouring regions (or happen to be on holiday in the area), you may be interested in attending this three day festival. … Continue reading →

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‘Follow your bliss’

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Helen Ross

“Follow your bliss. If you do follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while waiting for you, and the life you ought to be living is the one you are … Continue reading →

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Dear mum

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Helen Ross

I miss your smile its tenderness embracing me I miss your arms enveloping me squeezing I love you I miss holding hands giggling wordless understanding I miss our midnight rendevouz in the kitchen over … Continue reading →