Some exciting news!

Mar 2026

Held the inaugural Word Count Writing Retreat in Tasmania with Jo Dixon and Jacq Ellem.

Feb 2026

Launched Three Questions with Fiona Taylor, a video series of short conversations with my favourite authors.

Jan 2026

Recorded the final episode of the Reading By Candlelight podcast. After three years and fifty interviews, it was time to concentrate on finishing my first novel. It was such a privilege to sit down with 43 debut and sophomore authors - listening to their stories, their fears, their hopes, and the work that brought their books into the world.

Dec 2024

Awarded a fellowship with the KSP Writers Centre, a 2-week residency in March 2025.

Nov 2024

Awarded an SCWC Emerging Writers mentorship to work with award-winning writer Hayley Scrivenor, best-selling author of Dirt Town and Girl Falling.

Sept 2024

The Word Count podcast was longlisted for the Melbourne WebFest 2024 Awards in its first year and reached #4 on Apple podcasts.