Dealing with disappointment and rejection (a writers guide)

Most aspiring writers are all too familiar with the feeling of a manuscript, poem or other piece of literature being dismissed by a publisher or company. A few days ago, I too felt this feeling, when I was told the news that my poem “My Pen” would not be shortlisted for the Red Room Poetry …

My personal favourite books ever! (and other stuff)

My last two posts have been about poetry, but as this is my proper (first-person) blog, I figured it might be time to shake things up a bit by telling you a bit more about myself (and my love of books). I grew up in Queensland, Australia, and was introduced into the world of novel …

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