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The Bubble Emporium – Free event coming to Prahran Square!

The Bubble Emporium is floating into Melbourne this November  THE BUBBLE EMPORIUM IS FLOATING INTO MELBOURNE!A spectacular free event at Prahran Square★★★★★ "An absolute hit and a must for any festival in the country!"  Brisbane Festival, QLD After enchanting audiences across Australia, The Bubble Emporium drifts gracefully into Prahran Square for a dazzling season  — a free, outdoor installation where the… Continue reading The Bubble Emporium – Free event coming to Prahran Square!

Books, Sarah Jackson, Squadron, Squadron - The Shoot, update, Writers Journey

First draft joy

There's nothing quite like writing "The end" at the bottom of a first draft. Today I finished the first draft of what I hope will be the first of my new cosy mystery series "Squadron". I still have a lot of work to do, and already have pages of notes of changes to make and… Continue reading First draft joy

Book Reviews, Books, Monthly Review Round Up

September Reviews

Spring has sprung here in the Southern Hemisphere. I can't believe how quickly the year is moving. Here are my reviews for September: **** "Tales from the Cafe" by Toshikazu Kawaguchi **** "The Dictionary People: The unsung heroes who created the Oxford English Dictionary" by Sarah Ogilvie ***** "Second Act in Appleton Green" by Kate… Continue reading September Reviews

"Crepes & Pancakes", "When it all becomes too much", Baking, Present ideas

“Majestic Mudcakes” on sale now!

Mudcakes are a staple item at any office morning tea and bake sale. But not all mudcakes are alike. If you are looking for a super tasty and impressive, dense cake then go no further. “Majestic Mudcakes” is the eighth book in the “When it all becomes too much” mini cookbook pantry series by Terri… Continue reading “Majestic Mudcakes” on sale now!