Thursday Island: Where fiction meets some wonderful memories

One of the interesting things about writing a novel set somewhere you've actually lived is discovering just how much you've forgotten.

The Importance of Pacing

Understanding what pacing means for the writer--experienced or beginning.

One of the advantages of getting older? Caring less what people think.

I don't have to justify every conversation or every fictional event against some historical record. There are facts I want to get right, certainly. But the most important thing is still the story.

I discovered writing in my sixties. I’m glad I did.

I didn’t set out to become a novelist in my sixties. But discovering writing later in life has turned out to be one of the most rewarding surprises of all.

You Wrote a Book, Now What?

You wrote a book, but how do you begin to market it and find your audience?

Finalist in the 2026 Page Turner Fiction Book Award

August turned out to be a pretty good month for The Long Grass.

Annette Mollison investigates again…

Annette Mollison is back. Ten years after a young woman and a Valiant Drifter disappeared in Far North Queensland, a chance discovery in the bush reveals that an abandoned vehicle and human remains are only the beginning of a much larger mystery.

The Rigged Game: Why the Organic Content Grind Feels Like an Impossible Battle

An honest, unvarnished look at the digital grind.

The Time Travel Tales of Jasper Claxton

Cosy paranormal mysteries involving a time-travelling 18th century ghost.

Why getting Traditionally Published is harder than ever

I recently had the opportunity to speak with a senior editor from a major Big Five publishing house, and our conversation offered valuable insight into why so many aspiring authors struggle to secure a traditional publishing deal.

Is there a sure-shot formula for Book Sales?

Another day, and my inbox is once again filled with the question that almost every aspiring author wants answered: What is the sure-shot way to become a bestselling indie author?

Beyond Book Launches: How Indie Authors Can Use Beehiiv to Build a Reader Audience

Indie authors need more than occasional launch-day attention. Beehiiv gives writers a place to publish newsletters, build a subscriber audience, create a web presence, study reader engagement, and develop a direct connection that can continue between books. Instead of treating every email as a book advertisement, authors can share stories, essays, research, recommendations, bonus material, and behind-the-scenes notes readers genuinely want to receive. Over time, the newsletter can become a bridg