Spring in the Great South Land

Navigating the advent of Spring in Lockdown.

Creative Writing during a Global Pandemic

This is not a blog about Covid, this blog is about creative writing.

Arrogant Confidence vs Agonizing Self Doubt.

There's a fine line between the two. You may think they are polar opposites but if you push the pendulum far enough, they are side by side. I have been a performer for most of my life. I was the kid that put on shows for mum and dad and went in every school production. … Continue reading Arrogant Confidence vs Agonizing Self Doubt. →

The Magic of Stories

Storytelling is magical. That moment when you know the audience is completely enthralled. They begin to mimic facial expressions of the story characters as they listen. An invisible screen lowers and their eyes become dreamy and unfocussed as they watch the story unfold in the theatre of their imagination. Magic. No-one taught our children how to … Continue reading The Magic of Stories →