2025 has been an eventful year for me. Both good and bad. The negative involving some health issues and the good involving publishing my first new book in three years. Here’s a rundown of my year. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Career / Day Job I continue to grow and develop within my specialty of Aged Care (with a strong focus on dementia care) working in one of Sydney’s biggest teaching hospitals supported by one of the best nursing executive teams I have ever had the

Today I am thrilled to be brining you a guest post from fellow Australian author, and my friend, Maria. P. Frino. Maria recently retired from her day job and shares her thoughts on this transition. GUEST POST The dream to be a fulltime author is one many authors aspire to, but the financial success to do so is elusive. Although I have been a career writer, it was for advertising, public relations, and corporate companies. I was a copywriter for their clients and products. I

CHAPTER FOUR January 1981 Mum and Grandma took me shopping for school supplies today. Seb only needed new uniforms. I needed uniforms,...

Today I am thrilled to be hosting fellow Australian author Elora Canne. Elora lives in an idyllic holiday destination in regional New...

Music has always brought me so much joy. I was that little girl dancing and singing to Madonna in my bedroom, using my hairbrush as a...

PROLOGUE It’s getting a little cramped in here. No room to stretch. Am I stuck in here forever? Ah, there are those voices again, so...

I love a story with older protagonists. This debut novel by Australian author James Roxburgh was a joy to read. It was a pleasure to read...

Following a short hiatus, I am thrilled to inform you all that ‘Sydney Authors Inked’ are back. We are a collaborative of authors local...

I couldn’t tell you where I was when I first heard about the famous ‘misogyny speech’, but I remember how I felt when I watched it in...

SECRET SANTA   A beautiful spread of sweet treats adorned the boardroom table. The words of Molly’s GP played on a loop in her head. ‘I...

This book was a lot of fun. Fred (Winfred’s) mother, Tracy, is getting married for the sixth time and Fred is far from happy about it....

Both men and women enjoy my books, but I mainly write my stories for women. Stories women can relate to packed with light-hearted humour....

I am not a big reader of memoirs, but when this book was released, I had to grab myself a copy. So, one Saturday on my way to the...

Who doesn’t love bit of good old drama. C’mon be honest. We know you do. I know I do. ‘Fame and Other Disasters’ by Maria P Frino has...

Today, I bring you a great interview with author Abigail Mader. Abigail brings tales of fantasy to life. Lets find out more. Tell me...

Today, I am thrilled to be bringing you a wonderful interview with fellow Australian author M.A. Batten. After a successful career in...

Today, I bring you a great interview with author John. J Delaney. A Dangerous Fossil is John’s first novel and features sassy fossil...

Imagine waking up Christmas Eve, with the hangover from hell, and finding the body of your boss dressed as Father Christmas stabbed to...

Well, here we are at my first blog post for 2025. I hope you all had a lovely Christmas and a safe and happy new year. Today, I bring...

I read some great books this year. I would like to share my top 5 with you all. Number 1 (How to Age Dis-Gracefully) My Review What do...