Fairies today are popularly viewed as enchanted creatures that are usually harmless though sometimes playful, even mischievous, but also kind, helpful, beautiful, and usually disconnected from culture. In her novel, The Good People, Hannah Kent reminds us that fairies were once viewed as so frightening, you didn’t even say “fairies” too loudly for fear of … Read more
Today is my 40th birthday. On reflection, my twenties seem like a different life. My thirties provided a huge amount of learning. There’s been a lot of growth in the last five years in particular. There are a lot of lessons I’m still working on, but here are 40 things I know are true. I … Read more
I’ve been working in digital communications for about eight years. I’ve spent most of that time as an online community and social media manager. Family and friends often ask me questions about Facebook. As I scroll through conversations, I also spot naive comments from users about what Facebook does and how. For example, in response … Read more
When I first moved to Australia in 2012, a lot of things were hard. I didn’t know up from down. I didn’t have friends. I have written before about culture shock and feeling homesick. This all gets easier with time. But there are some things that don’t ease up, at least, not if you have ties to your homeland … Read more
It’s almost Beltane. It’s almost Halloween. It’s always time for ancestors. As I wrote last month in Darkness and the spring equinox, I’ve given up on trying to create boundaries when it comes to holidays. Some local Pagans say it’s not Halloween, but it is, just like Christmas in summer, and what they mean is … Read more
I love podcasts. I’m currently subscribed to 35 podcasts and I’m always looking for more good ones. I listen to podcasts about different subjects, but today I’m sharing with you my favourite awesome podcasts for writers. Ann Kroeker, Writing Coach Ann Kroeker is dedicated to helping emerging writers be more creative and productive. Episodes are … Read more
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We aim to provide an inclusive service.