Dream of Being a Writer? My Best Advice
My Best Advice
It’s winter here in Australia, so while my Northern Hemisphere readers will be reaching for the sunscreen and heading for the beach, I’ll be wearing my fluffy socks, sipping hot beverages and working on my new book! Like always, my trusty feline companions – Valentino, Versace and Gucci - will be sleeping alongside me as I stir up a creative storm.
So whether you are reading this on the sand or snuggled up by the fire, the June newsletter has lots of exciting content. I hope you enjoy it thoroughly!
IN THIS NEWSLETTER:
♥ Subscribers Only Blog: Would you like to be a professional author? I share what I believe is the most important thing you should do as a step towards that goal in Do you have what it takes to be a published writer?
♥ Since ancient times, stories have taught us how to negotiate life. In Mother and Daughter Relationships I explain what I think my novels have to teach us about this most important – and often most complicated – relationship
♥ Australian author, Natasha Lester, talks about her upcoming book,
The Riviera House
♥ We all know cats are obsessed with boxes. Pebbles, the agony uncle cat, from The Divine Feline: A Chic Cat Lady’s Guide To Woman’s Best Friend, reveals Why Cats Like Boxes So Much and how we can use that knowledge to help out a stressed cat
♥ The Cat Whisperer, Jules dos Santos is a professional cat psychologist and the owner of Divine Creatures, a first class cat boarding facility in Sydney. I asked Jules to explain what exactly a cat psychologist does and how engaging one could help solve feline behavioural issues
Love Belinda XX
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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A PUBLISHED WRITER?
Having a talent for writing isn’t quite the same thing as the natural aptitude required to be a professional soccer player, opera singer or a prima ballerina.
When it comes to writing, nowhere could the old adage, ‘Desire is more important than talent’ be truer.
NAVIGATING THE COMPLICATED WORLD OF: MOTHER AND DAUGHTER RELATIONSHIPS
Mother’s Day, which is celebrated around the world in May, conjures up images of happy motherhood and femininity – lots of pink; carnations and roses; bathrobes and bath bombs; scented candles and slippers.
It’s a time to remember and honour the woman who brought us into the world. That can be a positive thing if you’ve had a good role model and nurturer. But for many women the festivities around Mother’s Day are painful.
NATASHA LESTER TALKS ABOUT HER UPCOMING BOOK, THE RIVIERA HOUSE
Fellow Australian author, Natasha Lester, has a similar love for Paris as the home of couture fashion. We both share an interest in France during the turbulent period of the Second World War, so I’m always excited when Natasha is bringing a new book out.
I was very excited to touch base with Natasha and ask her about her new book.
THE CAT WHISPERER: HOW A CAT PSYCHOLOGIST CAN HELP YOUR KITTY
Just as with humans, stress and trauma can have lasting impacts on the wellbeing of our animal companions.
Jules dos Santos of Divine Creatures, explains exactly what a cat psychologist does and how they might be able to help cat owners and their feline companions.
DEAR PEBBLES: WHY CATS LIKE BOXES SO MUCH?
Dear Pebbles,
My cat, Jello, has a penchant for boxes and other containers – washing baskets, shopping bags and suitcases. As soon as one appears, Jello can be found sitting in it. Why is that?
Puzzled