Writing the novel Wildflower has been a labour of love for West Australian author, Monique Mulligan.This timely book was released on International Women’s Day and bravely tackles the topics of bullying and domestic violence. Monique tells her character’s stories with tenderness and […]
There was great excitement as audiences once again gathered for the 33rd Brisbane Opening Night of the well loved Alliance Française French Film Festival. Nearly 700 people converged on the Palace Barracks for a night of film, music, friendship, champagne and treats […]
I love yoga and have been doing it since being pregnant with my first son. He’s now thirty one, so I’ve been practising for a long time. Tuesday is always my yoga day and I try to do at least one or […]
It’s no secret that I have been missing my regular trips to France, so it was with great delight that I accepted an invitation to the Brisbane French Film Festival 2022. This year more than ever it’s lovely to be transported to […]
Are you in need of a feel good romantic comedy to lift your spirits? Look no further than the Book of Love which is showing now in cinemas. This delightful movie will take you to London and Mexico on a book […]
Edward Albee’s masterpiece Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf ? is the first play of Queensland Theatre’s 2022 season. First seen in 1962, it is one of the most famous plays of the 20th century, which was also made into a Hollywood movie […]
One of my favourite concerts in any year is the QSO Favourites concert. It’s the first concert of the year and usually contains many songs that are familiar to me. On the 12th of February, in its 75th year, the Queensland Symphony […]
There are two reasons that I was excited to review the new Liam Neeson film Blacklight. Firstly my family are huge Liam Neeson fans. We have watched the Taken series again and again. It never gets old (a little like Liam himself). […]
This year Dior have given us a masterclass in simplicity and structure in their latest Spring – Summer collection. Showing in the beautiful gardens of Musee Rodin, Maria Grazia Chuiri, paid homage to the artisans of India, their art, embroidery and […]
One of the highlights of any Romance Writers of Australia Conference is the announcement of The Romantic Book of the Year Award. This award, affectionately known as the RUBY, is announced each year at the Gala Awards Dinner. It’s the groups […]
New film India Sweets and Spices is a delightful film that celebrates a young woman’s coming of age. It’s set against a lovingly framed glimpse of life in an Indian American family. I found it to be a fascinating look into […]
Recently I witnessed something very special. It was the powerful Circus in a Teacup by Vulcana Circus. This groundbreaking show featured fourteen performers, all of whom had been affected by gender – based abuse. The show was filled with acrobatics, aerial […]
After a virtual Romance Writers Conference in 2020, the organisers of the 2021 event were determined to make sure this year’s milestone event went ahead for their excited participants. After a change of dates, borders opening then being slamming closed again […]
It’s that time of the year when I pick my top reads. From thrillers to non fiction , domestic noir to coming – of – age, romance to comedy, readers really have been spoilt for choice this year. This can only […]
On November 30, IMG announced their award winners from a who’s who of Australian fashion labels, in their annual Australian Fashion Laureate Awards. Many are names you will recognise and love.These awards recognise the achievements and excellence within the Australian fashion […]
Recently we travelled to Warwick for a family wedding and discovered a friendly and attractive city filled with great cafes and historical country pubs, rose filled streets and a rich history. To local indigenous people Warwick is known as Gooragooby. It’s […]
I didn’t need to be asked twice to review new movie Bestsellers starring Michael Caine and Aubrey Plaza. Lina Roesslor’s new comedy is based on books, publishers and authors and books and writing are my passion. This funny movie is about […]
#SheSociety’s Michelle Beesley shares thrillers to love stories in this edition of Buzzing About Books. Michelle BeesleyMichelle Beesley is a Brisbane born and bred former primary school teacher. A wife, proud grandma and mother of three grown sons, Michelle is thrilled […]
“Can you please tell me a love story.” And so it began, with Brisbane’s best loved author, sitting on the corner of Adelaide and Albert Streets in my hometown of Brisbane. Trent Dalton placed before him a simple sign reading ‘ […]
Brisbane is abuzz with the opening of the world’s most visited sensory experience, Van Gogh Alive. Finding a home at Northshore Harbour, this purpose built event space from Bruce Peterson and the team at Grande Experiences, is a must do for […]
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