Tag Archives: Literature

Meet Danielle Hughes: Australian Author of the ‘Mystica’ Trilogy

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Today on the Writing and Moonlighting couch, my special guest is Danielle Hughes, Australian author of The Lost Unicorn, and the soon-to-be-released first book in her middle grade fantasy trilogy: Mystica. I had the privilege of being an advance reader … Continue reading →

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The Story Behind the Stories: Inspiration for ‘Coralesque’.

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Rebecca Fraser

Do you like to know the ‘story behind the story’ when it comes to sources of inspiration for written works? I do—I love when authors include the inspo for their tales in their publications. The story catalysts and accompanying thought … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wellbeing: Yoga for Writers with Eloise Greene

Posted on September 11, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Today, I’m incredibly pleased to welcome Eloise Greene to the Writing and Moonlighting couch as part of my ‘Wellbeing for Writers’ series. Eloise is a practicing Mornington Peninsula-based yoga teacher and student who believes in “celebrating the body through movement”. … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wellbeing: Marianne Ellis from Soul Reflection Coaching: Cultivating & Maintaining Creative Resilience

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Last week in the ‘Wellbeing for Writers’ series I described writing as a sedentary pursuit. The fact is, writing is also such a solitary pursuit. For many it can be hard to define their creative goals, let alone hone a … Continue reading →

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Writers’ Wellbeing: Focus on Fitness with Wellness Coach and Exercise Physiologist, Danielle Grant

Posted on August 31, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Writing is a sedentary pursuit. No matter which way you look at it, the only way to get the job done is to apply the bum glue, sit at your desk, and, well…write. I’m sure we can all relate to … Continue reading →

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Isolation Narrations: Thirty 30-word tales from me to you…(and why I love micro fiction).

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

I love playing around with micro fiction. I’ve been dabbling (and drabbling) in it for years. I enjoy the challenge of telling a story, portraying an emotion, or revealing the briefest snapshot in time, within the tight parameters micro stories … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Infected’ with some great reads for a great cause…

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

When the going gets tough, the tough get writing…and reading…and rallying to help in a crisis. The literary community—especially horror writers—are renowned for their generous spirit (see what I did there?) when it comes to charity anthologies by respected publishers … Continue reading →

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‘Burning Love and Bleeding Hearts’ – Charity anthology for Australia’s bushfire relief turning love tropes on their heads.

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Australia’s bushfire crisis has seen people from all over the world rally to the cause in the most generous and creative ways. Whether it’s donating money, time, or resources, people have stepped up, stepped out, doubled down, and dug deep…none … Continue reading →

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What I Read in 2019

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Rebecca Fraser

Better late than never! At the start of every January I give a wrap of books I read in the previous year. Some years the list is extensive; other years embarrassingly short. 2019’s reading list of twenty-six books falls short … Continue reading →

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Ever feel like a duck on a pond? 2019 was my ‘Duck on a Pond’ year…

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Rebecca Fraser

This year I feel like I’ve been the proverbial duck on the pond. On the surface everything has looked pretty calm, but beneath the water my feet have been churning a mile a minute. Like many people, as another a … Continue reading →

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