Bills Beans, my beloved. One of the best coffees to be had in Orange and always a furry friend to talk to. Empty coffee cups, notebook filling up. #amwriting #cafewriting

Congratulations to Kim Kelly whose novel The Rat Catcher has been longlisted for the 2022 ARA Historical Novel Prize. You can read Ann Skea's review here: buff.ly/3C8DPl3 More info about the prize: buff.ly/3E9H8an HNS Australasia Brio Books #histfic

Cool Orange Cafe no.7 is the comfy Cafe Connect on Prince Street. Cafe Connect is a social enterprise providing training and employment to people with disabilities. The chai latte is terrific! #amwriting #cafewriting

When in Glebe.... brekkie at a vegan patisserie is de rigeur. Also de-licious. Thanks Oh My Days!!

On our website we have an extract from ‘The New Autism Handbook’ by @BenisonOReilly and Seana Smith. Their book is an updated edition of the trusted Australian guide on how to raise a child with autism spectrum disorder. Ventura Press Read now: bit.ly/3qRYe6W

Just look at what my naughty pup has done to my best swimming cap!! Maisie - you hound. I'm going to cry oceanswimsafaris Novasloof and I clearly need to start thinking about booking an ocean swimming holiday for 2023. It's a sign!! I do still wear the cap, mind you.

Have just been writing a quick blog post about a gorgeous new book. It's making me cry!! Blue Scotland - a book for swimmers and other water lovers swimtheworldtravel.com/blue-scotland-…

It always makes me laugh when I have to check one of my own articles... am now on the Gold Coast and reminding myself when the friendly open water swim group which goes out from Kurrawa Surf Club, which I can see from my balconey! 😆😆🏊‍♀️🩱 swimtheworldtravel.com/swimming-gold-…

It turns out I am much more chicken than I used to be. Some of the watery whirling is giving me heart failure here at WhiteWater World. It had been too long! Teen twins have lost all cool and reverted to be kids again, joy to behold.

A lane of one's own. Splendid. A good start to summer outdoor swimming at Orange Aquatic Centre. Water toasty too.

Hooray for sunshine in Katoomba. Am volunteering at the Blue Mountains Writers Festival, organised by VARUNA | Australia Lots of cheerful people around here!

So much to love at this year's Sculpture By The Sea! This outdoor exhibition runs until Monday 7th November. Do take the kids but read the article on the Hello Sydney Kids website first for top tips. About to upload these and more pix now!

Here's Paul's latest review in NewtownReviewofBooks. Bon and Lesley by Shaun Prescott from Giramondo Publishing. I have to really get my brain in gear to read the review!! Sounds like an interesting book and have added it to the summer holiday reading list. newtownreviewofbooks.com.au/shaun-prescott…

In very sharp contrast to my husband's efforts (see previous tweet) here's one of my many current projects. I am not the smart one in the family!

Great excitement! The new edition of the Australian Autism Handbook has arrived, this fourth edition has had a massive rewrite. Now to send of 40 or so copies to all the wonderful contributors! @BenisonOReilly The Australian Autism Handbook Ventura Press

Happy publication day!!

Learn about weedy sea dragons and the Great Southern Reef on this wonderful video from Bremer Bay Dive at Bremer Bay WA. How amazing would it be to take the kids snorkelling with these sea creatures? Something to add to the bucket list. youtube.com/watch?v=GqbElc…

Here's the latest article from Hello Sydney Kids... reflections after 16 years. I had my twins when I was 42... how lucky was I? hellosydneykids.com.au/a-baby-at-40-r…