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I do find it difficult to write my books, hold down my job, parent my children, and blog. So this is just a landing page to say hi and redirect to my Instagram or my Facebook page.
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That which we are, we are.
I grew up in Redcliffe in the 70s and 80s, when it was pretty rough and socially disadvantaged. In fact, I was pretty rough and socially disadvantaged too. We were welfare class. My dad had an accident at work and was on sickness benefits, which he spent almost wholly on beer. My mum worked hard … Continue reading That which we are, we are.
Power, Mystery, and the Hammer of the Gods
I stole this blog title from Jimmy Page, who said these three things were what he always sought in art. I couldn’t agree with him more. I have been much entertained of late, so I’m blogging it. I recently saw the movie “Inni”, which is a filmed version of a Sigur Ros concert, but so … Continue reading Power, Mystery, and the Hammer of the Gods
Politicks and Ladies (swear warning)
I’ve hesitated to write this post, because there’s an old-fashioned part of me that warns me never to speak about politics (or money or religion) in polite company. But I figure this isn’t polite company necessarily, and I do so want to say a few things. I’m an ALP voter. I like their whole social … Continue reading Politicks and Ladies (swear warning)
Weird, huh?
The Anglo-Saxons had this awesome concept called “wyrd”. So say it like “weird” (cos that’s where the word comes from: Shakespeare adopted it for his witches in Macbeth) but flatten the “e” sound and harden your “r” a little. Wyrd is a heathen concept, and is often translated simply as “fate” but it’s more complicated … Continue reading Weird, huh?
The future of… well, everything…
So, I completely rooted my back.* I would like to be able to say that I did it in a glamorous extreme-sport way: perhaps heli-skiing or white-water rafting. But, no, I did it through hours upon hours of doing what I’m doing right now: sitting at a computer writing. Okay, so I’m a writer, both … Continue reading The future of… well, everything…
Read What You Damn Well Please
Okay, so while it may look as though this post is in defence of Dan Brown–an author who has sold a bazillion books and could probably buy a gold-plated helicopter–in fact it’s in defence of democratic principles. You may be aware that Brown’s new novel The Lost Symbol is out in the US today, about … Continue reading Read What You Damn Well Please
Really, really angry (be warned: swears)
I am so fucking pissed off right now, and I’ve spent the last couple of days writing polite and considered letters, so here is my chance to say what I really think. Yesterday, the productivity commission, in its infinite bullheaded ignorance, recommended lifting the restrictions on parallel importation that protect the Australian publishing industry. What … Continue reading Really, really angry (be warned: swears)
A most satisfying weekend
First of all, WTF has happened to my blog roll? It’s disappeared. Seems to be some kind of WordPress issue… please don’t be offended if your link is missing. I am working to restore normal transmission. My husband pushed me out the door with my laptop on Saturday, and sent me to a hotel in … Continue reading A most satisfying weekend
Say your farewellz…
Best piece of news for the New Year, imho, is that those vile Slutz… er… Bratz* dolls have to be pulled from shelves as of February. I would love to be able to tell you that the reason for this welcome measure is that toy sellers finally realised that it was wrong to sell dolls … Continue reading Say your farewellz…
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