As an author, what are your favourite books that have specifically inspired your writing journey? I love 'Save the Cat! Writes a Novel' by Brody, 'On Writing' by Stephen King, 'Bird by Bird' by Anne Lamott, 'Unlocking Creative Identity' by Roma Waterman and I am loving this book, 'How to be an Author: The Business of Being a Writer in Australia.' by Georgia Richter and Deborah Hunn. This book was recommended in a Workshop ran by @wombat_books Thank you Rachael McDiarmid and Rochelle Stephens. #authorsofinstagram #writersofinstagram #bookswelove #kidlitaustralia

As I look out the window, I'm considering the last book that I read. What a story. @drhelenedwardswrites you are an extraordinary author. I love Ava's story. This is a story that needed to be told. An Australian perspective that is relevant today. Kazuo and his family show the horrific experience of Australian people with Japanese heritage and how they were treated. We see children as victims of war and how women and children made a difference in such a terrible time in history. Dr Helen Edward's love of nature is woven within the pages, as we see her descriptions of the settings and the pigeons. Her writing is beautiful. Readers will love Essie! I love historical fiction and have always been drawn to books set in WWII. This book is a must read and one to add to every school library. Congratulations Helen! * Helen is also an author for Wombat Rhiza. It is wonderful to read her stories. ❤️

What a wonderful day. Thank you for facilitating and interviewing today @suzannelealauthor It was fantastic to have three inspirational authors on the cruise and I hope to hear more about your writing process too. @wordsonthewaves What a wonderful cruise and a perfect day for it. It was so lovely to chat with you. I can't wait to read The Watchful Wife! Congratulations! I read 'The Deceptions' a few years ago and look forward to reading more of your middle grade books too. I hope to chat again soon. ❤️ #wordsonthewaveswritersfestival #wordsonthewaves

Thank you Chris Hammer! @thehammernow Hearing you speak has made me want to read crime fiction! I was particularly intrigued by your non fiction stories and how the settings have inspired you and your fiction novels. I hope to go to Lightning Ridge with some friends soon too. We have been meaning to go camping there for sometime. It sounds like your novel set there is a must read. I loved hearing your personal story and what lead you to write. How inspiring! Congratulations on your success as an author and on having your books created into TV shows. Thank you for taking the time to be a part of @wordsonthewaves #wordsonthewaves What a perfect day for a lovely cruise, listening to such wonderful authors speak.

Patonga is stunning! #wordsonthewaves #wordsonthewaveswritersfestival What a wonderful father-daughter day out. @joeyanglin Thanks Dad for coming along. @maggieficent we wish you were there too. You deserve a day out and some time for you. ❤️

What a memorable day! Congratulations @lisa_wilkinson ❤️ It was wonderful to hear Lisa speak about her writing, research and passion to share a story of an incredible woman - Evelyn - the only Australian survivor of the Titanic. Lisa's story is a celebration of a courageous woman who made a difference in the lives of many. It is one of heroicism, sharing a woman's perspective of history. Lisa's passion and ability to share important stories has made such an impact in the lives of Australians. Her friendly manner and kindness can be felt in how she interacts with an audience and listens to others. I am very excited for our book club to read this incredible story this month! I can't wait to sit down and read 'The Titanic Story of Evelyn.' Thank you @maggieficent - we've chosen a great read this month. Words on the Waves is an amazing writer's festival @wordsonthewaves . Thank you to the organisers of this amazing event. Each and every time I go to an event with other authors I am inspired, encouraged and amazed by their ability. Please wait for more photos as I have more amazing photos to share of today. #wordsonthewaves #wordsonthewaveswritersfestival

Thanks Dad! #homegrown Best looking grapefruit I've seen. I can't wait to enjoy it with the boys for dessert. @joeyanglin

What are you #currentlyreading ? I am starting to read 'Winter on the Mountain' by Rhonda Forrest Book 1 of the Scenic Rim Romance Series As I sit here on a cool autumn evening and enjoy this gorgeous sunset, I can't help but admire how the pink clouds look next to this stunning cover. Thank you @rhondaforrestauthor for sending me a copy to read and review. I am very ready to sit with my glass of wine and enjoy a cozy read. #romance #romancereader #comfort #comfortread

#writingbuddy I am blessed to have two writing buddies. Doug the Pug is our new addition and is proving to be a cuddly support buddy for report writing and writing my stories. #pugapom #puglife

#writingfromownexperience Why is it so important to write from our own experience? Thank you @danivee_wordsandnerds for your post today. This diary is one of many... this comes from my own voice, when I lived in Japan. Thank you @its.just.amanda for gifting me this journal so many years ago. It's very helpful now and well loved back then too. I feel so grateful to have my words written down to draw inspiration from. #lovewriting