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I Published a Poetry Book!

August 15, 2022

Recently, my writing career hit a major milestone with the publication of my debut poetry ... Read more

September 3, 2018

Welcome! My name is Jackie Smith and I am a freelance journalist, editor and proofreader, ... Read more

May 18, 2017

Writing is often seen as a solitary effort, but when you look at it more ... Read more

January 10, 2024

NZ author Anna Smaill’s second fiction release, Bird Life: A Novel is enchanting, heartbreaking and ... Read more

September 3, 2023

Kirsty Manning does it again with her new release historical fiction novel, The Hidden Book. ... Read more

August 12, 2023

Today I am very pleased to be taking part in the showcase of Australia’s biggest ... Read more

August 1, 2023

CW: The book featured in this review discusses domestic violence, religious fanaticism, homelessness and abuse. ... Read more

July 15, 2023

CW: Due to the nature of the book discussed in this review, this article contains ... Read more

June 24, 2023

Emily Henry’s Happy Place wasn’t what I was expecting. Whether you’re a regular romance reader ... Read more

January 15, 2023

Released earlier this month, Anya Bergman’s The Witches of Vardo is mesmerising. If you’ve yet ... Read more

December 28, 2022

Australian musician, artist and author Bertie Blackman’s debut memoir Bohemian Negligence is one of the ... Read more

September 8, 2022

Australian author Kirsty Manning gets better and better with her latest novel, The Paris Mystery, ... Read more

March 20, 2022

T.L. Mogford’s debut release, The Plant Hunter is a gem of historical fiction. 1867 is ... Read more