Walkley Winner, journalist and all round lovely person Tracey Spicer draws inspo from precious moments of solitude.

Jodi Gibson’s close friendships with other writers creates endless joy and camaraderie

Amanda Hampson muses on her literary life turning point while walking the Camino Frances trail.

Author Bella Ellwood-Clayton uses a Kanban board to juggle her busy career and writing life.

Early beginnings in rural Australia provide unexpected inspiration for Kyra Geddes’ first historial fiction novel, The Story Thief.

Early years treading the boards helped shape Anna Johnston’s stories

A love of dance inspired Andrea Barton’s debut novel, The Godfather of Dance, A Jade Riley Mystery.

Debut novelist Maxine Fawcett still gets a buzz when she sees this pic, summing up the hours of hard work and dedication it took to get a novel ready for pitching.

Early beginnings as a budding school newspaper editor led to Nancy Cunningham’s passion for creative writing.

Narrating Julia Gillard’s audiobook was the greatest of privileges for actor Jennifer Vuletic.

The Dachau camp liberation photograph leading to Suzanne Leal’s writing career.

The moment that re-shaped debut author Karina May’s identity.

Through lockdowns, surgery and book launches, Sandie Docker’s family has her back.

Desert Lake might be Pamela Freeman’s 26th children’s book, but it’s her first Big Book

Allison Tait and Valerie Khoo enjoy a successful writing, teaching and podcasting partnership despite rarely meeting.

Joanna Nell drank champagne and floated amongst the guests at her debut book launch, giddy with joy like the bride in the photo.