There's no doubt Toni Morrison is a gifted writer. My first introduction to her talent was Beloved. Challenging in its style and confronting in its content, it has stayed with me to this day as a living entity much as Beloved stayed to haunt her mother. Typical of many writers, I'm curious about the writing … Continue reading Toni Morrison’s way of working
A new website
There's a certain satisfaction in doing something yourself. I'm currently 'between roles' in my day job. I work for myself and always hate this bit - chasing up a new contract. It involves PEOPLE and TALKING and COLD CALLING and PUTTING MYSELF OUT THERE. All things I find hideously confronting. Luckily, I've been noticing that … Continue reading A new website
The Women in Black by Madeleine St John
The Women in Black by Madeleine St. John My rating: 5 of 5 stars The Women in Black reminds me a little of The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham, not so much in plot but in quirky style. This quirkiness was particularly reflected in the movie. It, too, reminded me of The Dressmaker movie. Both have … Continue reading The Women in Black by Madeleine St John
The Sometimes Almighty
I'm very lucky to have the opportunity to see some great theatre, thanks to ozbabyboomers.com.au I don't see as much anymore, sadly, as I've moved out of Sydney. But when the opportunity comes I grab it! And thank goodness I grabbed this. One of the best shows I've seen in a long time. http://www.ozbabyboomers.com.au/new_site/theatre/2018/08-18/almighty/almighty.html
Instructions for a Heatwave, Maggie O’Farrell
Novels like this are essential to humanity. Hmm, that's overstating it a little. Let me start to explain that. We read novels for many reasons. Entertainment is one, of course, and when we need to escape from our everyday lives, or experience things that we haven't and may not be likely to . Or reading … Continue reading Instructions for a Heatwave, Maggie O’Farrell
Angelfall: Penryn and the End of Days, Book 1, by Susan Ee
When anyone disses self-publishing, this will be one of the books I present as Exhibit A against them. Yes, too many books are published thanks to the ease of self-publishing. Yes, and more importantly, too much crap is published thanks to the ease of self-publishing. But often enough a really good, well-written read such as … Continue reading Angelfall: Penryn and the End of Days, Book 1, by Susan Ee
The Book of Memory, Petina Gappah
"Memory is an albino woman, languishing in prison in Harare, Zimbabwe. At nine years old she was adopted by a wealthy man - a man whose murder she is now convicted of. Facing the death penalty, she tells the story of the chain of events that brought her here. But is everything exactly as she … Continue reading The Book of Memory, Petina Gappah
