Author: sarahjwrites

I am embarking on a new adventure and trying to make my way in the world as a professional writer - Science fiction & crime mostly. I also like loads of really boring things like gardening, craft work and baking. Oh and I eat a lot.
Music, Otis Slim Sundown

Latest single from Otis Slim Sundown

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Here's one for those who like country blues music. Otis Slim Sundown has released a 7-track EP entitled ‘Western Imaginarium’. It contains a diverse range of original tunes. Some are instrumentals and some are vocal-lead. Titles of tunes are ‘Western Matinee’, ‘Please Mr Banker’,’High Country’, ‘Bakersfield’, ‘Just a Stone’s Throw Away (from Loving You)’, ‘Muddy… Continue reading Latest single from Otis Slim Sundown

Book Reviews, Books, Monthly Review Round Up

July Review Reads

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It was a rather busy month for me and I was pleased to spend some of my limited spare time reading . Here are my July reviews: ***** "The Voice to Parliament Handbook" by Thomas Mayo & Kerry O'Brien ****1/2 “Invasive Species” By Hildy Silverman and Jason Whitley **** "Dewey the Library Cat" by Vicki… Continue reading July Review Reads

Book fair, Writers' events, Writers' Festivals

Writers’ events and festivals – August 2023

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Are you are fan of writers' festivals, book fairs and alike? Here is a list of some of the Australian events on this August. Aug 11-13: RWA Conference, Sydney, NSW. Aug 11-13: Byron Bay Writers FestivalAug 16-20: Canberra Writers FestivalAug 18-20: South Coast Writers Festival, Wollongong, NSW.Aug 19-20: Mudgee Readers’ Festival, NSW. Aug 25-27: Australian Playwrights’ Festival, Paddington, NSW.