The 2010 Short & Twisted is available from June 1. 

To order a copy go to http://www.celapenepress.com.au/short_and_twisted.html after June 1. 

There is a limited number of books printed, so don't tarry or you'll miss out.

Work In Progress

I've been working on a few picture book stories, all of which contain a native Australian bird as the protagonist. I recently submitted my favourite of the three completed ones to a publisher and wait to see if I will be pinning another rejection slip to my noticeboard or chilling a bottle of champagne. 

I'm also in the planning stages of a series of children's chapter books. As there is a lot to nut out in this series all I can tell you at the moment is that it involves a chest full of dress-up clothes, magical stones, an evil magician, and a temperamental fairy. 

Volunteer Writers

As I near the end of my diploma studies (Sorry, I forgot to mention I completed the Certificate IV at the end of 2008) I'm finding myself feeling less satisfied with my studies. It's not that I'm not still learning; it's because I'm feeling myself needing to take flight into the world of writing and learn the things I can't learn in a classroom. 

To help build my writing resume I joined CSL (Centre for Sustainability Leadership) as a volunteer writer. I transcribe interviews from the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and create short (5-7 mins) inspirational scripts for their online teaching course.  I'm enjoying the challenge and the producer is not only happy with my work, she's agreed to be a referee on my writing CV. 

CSL - Centre for Sustainability Leadership

I've since suggested to the course co-ordinator at GippsTAFE that a non-fiction script writing course might be beneficial and was pleased that her response was that it was definitely a consideration.  I only hope it's available before I finish the diploma.

Sorry It's Been So Long

I apologise for the large gap in postings. I've had a few small successes in the last two years, which all add to my writing resume. One of my poems was published in 'Short & Twisted' in 2009 and I will have 2 mini-shorts published in 'Short & Twisted' this year.


Another of my poems was a finalist in the Moartz 2009 Take a Bow Writing Competition.


All small accomplishments, but we all have to start somewhere.