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 to Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty. I …
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 …
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 …
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 homeschooling my own kids on …
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 browsing bookshops …
10 Prompts – Fairy Tales
I love fractured fairy tales. Often they are my go-to when I have no idea what to write. My first published piece when I decided I wanted to be an author was a fractured fairy tale in an anthology. I had so much fun coming up with the prompts for …
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About Melissa
Melissa Gijsbers started writing when she was in High School during the 1990s, even winning some awards for a short story and a script. For many years, life got in the way of creative writing, however she did start blogging around 2006.
She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia with her two sons and a pet blue tongue lizard.
