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The power of guilt……
Most movies are somehow based on a love story. Good and bad, crazed, unrequited lovers, affairs, tragedy and good old fashioned, sugar coated, manufactured popsicle hollywood romance. The story is the same whether its humans, aliens, werewolves or vampires. I watched The Reader (based on the book of the same name…
Another string to my bow….
I was recently asked to conduct an interview for a small Sydney framing place which has successfully been around for 25 years. I was a little nervous about it and wasn't sure how the interview would read afterwards but Lynn Pearce was fantastic and I had no problem creating an…
The rise of the proles….
Everyone has an opinion on what is happening in the UK. Watching the riots unfold, the burning homes, and the thugs bullying and stealing from peaceful innocents. Adrenalin pumped, faceless hoodies, following each other in and out of stores looting TV’s because “F*ck It, if he’s getting one why can’t…
An exquisite piece of writing…
This example of perfect writing was posted on twitter by Russell Brand in memory of Amy Winehouse. Love him or hate him, it's a great piece of work. 'When you love someone who suffers from the disease of addiction you await the phone call. There will be a phone call.…
Where’s my book deal?
While I struggle tirelessly night after night writing, getting contacts and putting the finishing touches on my own book "reality" celebrities are get million dollar book signings. This infuriates me, the rage builds up under my skin and I stomp about thinking it's all terribly unfair. But one thing infuriates me…
Another small win for Duffy….
Another small win for me happened last week. I have been asked to write regular blog posts for a great little start up agency called The Creative Foundry. I have added a link to their website in my blogroll. With regular work beginning to build so is my confidence as…
The blog that broke the camels back…
Last week I began to feel under pressure, real pressure. Stress levels were high. I have a 9-5 job which is actually working out to be a 7am to 9pm gig at the moment. On top of that I had 15 freelance work projects to get through let alone work…
Sydney Botanical Gardens….
A recent article I have had published on
Books that got me reading…
As a shy, introverted little girl I always found books a great escape. I wasn't outdoorsy like my parents and my brother so much,although I had my moments, particularly one glorious sports day when I came first in the cross country. Not one person expected it, including myself. I promptly had…
Indelible Ink……
Charlie Sheen and his crazy disconnected tweets got me Whatever happens to Charlie god bless him, whether he might one day return to us here on earth and get off the hallucinogens or the goddesses go home to their parents for some soul searching. Or, maybe he continues down the…