Why do I write? Why do I sit at the computer, staring at the cursor blink, blink, blinking away, trying to conjure the right words? Why? There's a writing meme doing the rounds at the moment, and the lovely Renee at Mummy, Wife, Me invited me ...
Archives for June 2014
Children’s book review – reader recommendations
Another month has gone by, along with a few more trips to the library. This month, I tracked down some of the titles that readers have recommended since I started writing reviews.Here are our thoughts!----Ruby Red Shoes / Kate KnappImage sourceIn ...
Christmas wishlist reflection
Back in December, the beautiful Jess from EssentiallyJess invited me to share my Christmas wishlist.I'd done so the year before, asking for what I thought were ridiculously outrageous things, only to have the whole list delivered. (Or as close to ...
When life gives you lemons… how do you keep on writing?
When I saw this prompt for Writers Reveal, I thought EASY! I can always write. Writing is my form of release. When life gives me lemons, I write about anything. Perhaps even lemonade.Then I tried to elaborate. And I hit a brick wall. Oh, sweet ...
We didn’t start the mummy wars
The mummy wars. Whether you believe in them or not, you can't deny that there is plenty of parental judgement going on.I know that not everyone is judging you, and that we often read more into situations than is actually there. But sometimes it's ...
Toys and nostalgia
I was so excited when Ashleigh was given this toy for her first Christmas.I had one of these when I was younger. I loved it. I loved pretending that I was on the phone. Just like mum.I thought Ashleigh would love it. I thought Mitchell would love ...
The best thing about slides
The best thing about a slide isn't the approach... ...nor the anticipation... ...nor even the actual slide. It's the cuddles at the bottom! What's your child's favourite thing to do at the park? ...
The Night Guest – Fiona McFarlane (book review)
In May, members of the Pink Fibro Book Club read Fiona McFarlane's The Night Guest, which has been shortlisted for the 2014 Miles Franklin Award.Here are my thoughts.----The Night Guest / Fiona McFarlaneImage sourceOne morning Ruth wakes ...