Author: Maureen

Writing Tip of the Day: Hammer those words out!

Writing Tip of the Day: Hammer those words out!

The other day I wrote 2000 words of my ms. It was the first time I’d worked on my novel in about six months. I always had excuses. Exchange, work, family life, uni, etc. Really it was procrastination. I’m one of those people who has…

Book Review: Seer of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marrilier

Book Review: Seer of Sevenwaters by Juliet Marrilier

With the passing of New Year’s and the subsequent resolution to get going with this blog, I decided what better way to start than with a review of some Australian fantasy? Seer of Sevenwaters is the 5th book* in Marillier’s Sevenwaters series that traces the…

The Stories That Matter

The Stories That Matter

Why does fantasy appeal to so many? Young and old? Male and female? Why is it that these stories live on in our consciousness? Why is it that these stories matter?

In the coming weeks I hope to explore these questions but in the meantime, do you have any answers for me?