I forced a bot to watch over 1,000 hours of Hallmark Christmas movies and then asked it to write a Hallmark Christmas movie of its own. Here is the first page.

Comps! So excited to have a copy of this gorgeous debut. Congrats, Leanne Writes, and thanks for having me on board! Nicola Santilli Allen & Unwin

Damn right. And a word count too, please, even if it's rough. There's a huge difference between an 80k edit and a 120k one - I can't allow enough time if I don't have this info.

I just heard a wonderful expression: the Bunnings-Kruger effect – when you overestimate your renovation or DIY home handy skills

Comps! This exquisite book absolutely knocked me flat (and yes, the proofread pages were tear-stained). It's beautiful, I'm so excited to see it out in the world!

Getting to the point where I will prioritise work for clients who pay promptly. These payment shenanigans are getting a bit ridic, publishers!

3. pop by for an announced visit 4. ring someone without warning 5. burn their home to the ground and dance in its ashes

Philomella is here! This book is all heart and whimsy, it's absolutely gorgeous. I'm so excited to have a copy! ❤️

More comps! Some pretty amazing books arriving this week! ❤️👏

Does anyone else get super freaked out by serifed fonts appearing on Instagram? Just me? Never mind then...

Huge congrats to everyone on The CBCA notables list. So many absolutely amazing books! I was lucky enough to work on a handful of them and I'm so happy to see such beautiful, talented authors being recognised. 👏🥰❤️

Comps delivery! This is such a sweet, lovely and uplifting read, I'm so thrilled to have a copy. Congratulations, Jodi McAlister and thank you, SimonSchusterANZ 🥰❤️

This amazing book just arrived on my doorstep. It's a cracking read, I'm so excited to have a copy! Congratulations Rae Cairns, and thank you, @roberta_ivers and HarperCollins Aus 👏

Woman on her phone in a playground: Sorry I can’t hear you. I’m in a tunnel (gets into concrete tunnel that is part of the playground equipment): Yep sorry. You’re gone.

Some (most) weeks, freelancing is the best thing ever. Other weeks, 50% of your work for the month gets delayed, and it's always the month in which you also have school fees and slow-paying clients. It's a ride. 🙄

So many of my current edits involve vigorous back and forth with the author and/or publisher, and I'm loving the satisfaction that collaboration brings. It's the best way to ensure the best result for everyone, and it's so nice to be bouncing creative ideas around like this!

I just did a high school tour and honestly, I'm pretty sure I'm not old enough* to be making these kinds of decisions. *adult enough

YES YES YES. This is perfect.

Playing chasey around the house with my then 3 yo. Slipped, landed on my face, split my eyebrow open. Three stitches, a scar and several years later, Small still reminds me: 'That's why we don't run in socks!'