ya author, freelance writer, teacher
“★ This poignant tale exquisitely chronicles the journey from hopelessness to learning to live again.”
This daring work is unlike any YA I've read before...as a teacher it resonated in a terrifying and beautiful way.
Ms Katherine Barton
★ Original, wise, and essential. . . . This love story is an ode to words and life.
Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review
German cover for Words in Deep Blue
Latest News
Take Three Girls is on the 2018 Indie Book Awards Shortlist. Check out the brilliant Fiona Wood and Simmone Howell, co-writers of the book. And huge thanks to all the Independent Booksellers.
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Mentorships for Writers
We help writers untangle plots, strengthen characters and get stories on the page. It’s what we’re good at. It’s what we love to do.
Manuscript Assessments
Manuscript assessments give you invaluable help with the craft and business of writing. Not only do you receive the encouragement needed, you’ll also get one-on-one teaching that answers your questions on structure, characterisation, dialogue, plot and language.
The Letter Library
Dear Stranger,
If you’re reading this, then most likely you've read my book, Words in Deep Blue. Hello.
Word House Decadence
Nurture yourself. Writing is wellbeing.
Word House Masterclass: Character
Join two-time PM's-Literary-Award-winner Cath Crowley and The Rosie Project editor Alison Arnold for a masterclass on Character.
VCE Seminar Series
In this one-day seminar, academic and film commentator, Dr Michael Kitson will tackle the issues of character, story and theme as he examines Alfred Hitchcock’s spectacular widescreen entertainment, Rear Window.