Reviewing older books
I review books over on my Read for Fun blog. Many of the reviews are new releases that have been sent to me as part of blog tours or from publishers looking for reviews for their books. However, I also review books that aren't new releases. These books could be books...
What I’ve read – August 2020
Still in lockdown. We are very used to staying at home, though I'm glad we're not currently living in Melbourne. We are also about to move house. Audiobooks have been keeping me sane while doing housework and packing boxes. There is still a lot of packing to do and...
What I’ve read – July 2020
We had a brief moment of reprieve from lockdown where I was able to go and visit my nephews and share some books with them. It was wonderful to be able to sit on the couch with them and read a story or three. I re-read a number of the new picture books I bought...
Year 12+ Writers Group
I have been running writers groups for young writers for about seven years now. The last few months, the group has been running online via Zoom. Recently, I had a request from one of my regulars to start a group for students 18 and over, as she was about to turn 18....
What I’ve read – June 2020
Lockdown continues, and, once again, picture books and audiobooks played a big part in my reading. I enjoyed listening to Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty. I enjoyed this one more than The Husband's Secret. I started listening to A Witch Alone by James Nicol, the follow...
What I’ve Read – May 2020
Shutdown continued during May, although we're getting much more used to being at home unless we absolutely have to go out. Life is calmer and settling into some sort of routine. I was able to finish listening to Cilka's Journey on audiobook and started listening...
Learning for the sake of learning
I am one of those strange people who likes learning for the sake of learning. I get irritated when I see comments about kids not learning because they aren't in school as I know that learning can happen anywhere! There are facts in my head that I have no idea where it...
What I’ve Read – April 2020
All of April was spent in social isolation. It's been strange for everyone and I know I'm not the only one who is feeling a mix of being settled and safe, and climbing the walls just wanting to get out of the house! I haven't got as much reading as I was hoping to get...
Helping kids with creative writing
Term 2 in Victoria is seeing most school children doing school work from home. I've heard a lot from parents complaining that their children are struggling to write while at home. Over the years I've been working with young writers, including my own children, and...
Read for Fun
During the week, I watched a video called Why I Don't Like Reading. This got me thinking about my own reading habits. It may surprise people to know that I don't always like reading. Don't get me wrong, I love books. I love stories and full bookshelves. I love...