My November entry for Furious Fiction had to include the following: someone PACKING A SUITCASE, the phrase “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” and the words CHARM, CRUSH and FAINT. It was just me in Row H, up towards the back of the circle in seat 10. The bell hurries those sipping drinks in the bar and the stragglers … Continue Reading
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Thoughts from self-isolation
I do my best thinking while doing two things: walking and showering. During this morning's post-walk shower, I considered how much life had … Continue Reading

Johanna interviewed for The Mumpreneur Show
I was recently interviewed by Petra Jones for her Mumpreneur Show podcast about generating PR for small businesses, writing Business & Baby … Continue Reading
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A Night at the Theatre
My November entry for Furious Fiction had to include the following: someone PACKING A SUITCASE, the phrase “ACROSS A CROWDED ROOM” and the words CHARM, CRUSH and FAINT. It was just me in Row H, up towards the … Continue Reading

A different approach to grief
I stepped in to launch a book on grief earlier this week and wanted to share my words here too. Thank you. I’m here tonight in place of Karen’s friend Senator Wendy Askew. Wendy is in quarantine after returning … Continue Reading

Oceans of Money
This is my August 2021 entry for the Australian Writers' Centre's monthly Furious Fiction competition. This month the short story had to include the following: the first sentence had to be four words long, the story … Continue Reading