Having the time, capacity and desire to be able to write is such a gift. As is being able to see the world clearly. The last few weeks a typical winter Tassie virus somehow got into my eyes and they stopped… Read More »The world in focus
Snow softened the top of Mt Wellington and freezing blasts of wind pushed woollen clad crowds off the streets into Fullers Bookshop on Thursday night. The contrast was stark as Chris Gallagher and I conversed about the realities of living in the heart… Read More »Tassie Launch
Two days until the Tasmanian launch at Fullers bookshop. It ‘s such an honour to be able to have this event surrounded by people who helped me over the past five years to make this book a reality.
Extract from Finch publishing Website: if you’re in Hobart on 26 June, why don’t you attend the launch of Spinifex Baby by Karen Harrland at Fullers Bookshop? Karen will be in conversation with Chris Gallagher, director of the Tasmanian Writers… Read More »Invite to Tasmanian Launch
Thanks to a friend in Adelaide (who I’ve known since I was 12!) who sent this photo of her gorgeous son pointing at my book. It’s amazing to see the books go on display in bookstores in my old home town.
The first thing I must say it is that you are a beautiful writer, you write heart wrenching desert prose. The story as a woman is more than compelling, it is an “Everywoman” story and I found myself in there,… Read More »Review from a reader
People have been asking me if my feet have hit the ground yet after winning the Finch Memoir Prize. Well, I thought an example last night might explain my life this week. I received an e-mail from my publisher, Finch, telling me I… Read More »Feet hitting the Ground
It has meant so much to me to hear a little piece of other peoples stories, which they have shared with me after hearing the Life Matters interview on Monday: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/spinifex-baby—finch-memoir-winner-2014/5473490 Everyone has a story to tell, I just happened to write… Read More »Life Matters
I’m very proud to be the winner of the 2014 Finch Memoir Prize. Announced at the Sydney Writers Festival, I have been gripping on to my brand new book very tight as I give speeches and interviews, (not to mention… Read More »Finch Memoir Prize
One woman’s moving story of discovering the paradox of the unique beauty and harsh reality of living in the Australian Simpson Desert. – Heidi Douglas, author of Catch up with the Sun