HAVENSTAR, my first published book, is now available in any format that you could possibly want. And I am utterly delighted to have it that way. There is something extraordinarily special about a writer’s first published novel. You never forget … Continue reading
Or perhaps, more accurately, Splendid in the grass, for this is the Splendid Fairy-wren and part of his family that we came across today on our morning walk. This charming male hopped all the way up to my feet, hence … Continue reading
Much of the past two weeks has been devoted to dealing with the copy edit of “The Lascar’s Dagger.” Today I needed a break, and of course … I went to my usual haunt over the back fence. The Osprey nest … Continue reading
A Caspian Tern flying past a Great Egret and an Osprey nest. Bit blurry, because it’s blown up from a distant shot. An Ibis looking for breakfast: … Continue reading
Galah and Ringneck parrots … Continue reading
Where I was today. On a BirdsAustralia day trip The wonderful colour of the wandoo trees Hovea flowers Wandoo: peeling bark … Continue reading
Yeah, I know you are probably a bit bored with me telling you all about the area over my back fence… but I have another reason today. It’s this: such places are good for the soul. Or, if you want … Continue reading
Here is the present state of my career and my books: The Lascar’s Dagger (Trilogy name as yet undecided) Book One has gone to copy edit. Publication date expected to be early 2014. Book Two is being written. All … Continue reading
Yesterday, I took an old friend to explore the Len Howard Conservation Area in Erskine, Mandurah, just outside my door. After a morning birding and walking, we ended up here, where there is now an upscale marina, hotel and fancy … Continue reading
Perup, where the stove is home to Brush-tailed possums… I went away with the W.A. Naturalists Club over the long weekend. It was aimed at fungi enthusiasts, so part of the time I spent writing surrounded by mycologists looking at … Continue reading
