Have You Left Your Dream Too Late?
Spoiler, you haven't.
It’s spring here in Sydney! We have been in lockdown since June 26th. It was supposed to be for two weeks and yet we are still here and expect to be on stay-at-home orders for …???
But never fear! The weather in Sydney has been beautiful and I have been constructive with my time: Busy writing my new book; researching my next one; and taking dance and master classes on Zoom.
I’ve also started a Pinterest account, so be sure to follow me there: HelloBelindaAlexandra
I have lots of lovely things in the newsletter for you! I hope you enjoy it!
Love Belinda XX
PS - Above is the beautiful Cora modelling the USA/Canadian cover for my book, Tuscan Rose. If you love historical fiction you can follow her recommendations on IG Reading with Cora @em.gi0
SPRING NEWS
♥ Wild Lavender is out in the USA in print for the first time!
You can read a sample chapter here:
♥ The Invitation ( La Invitación ) is out in Spanish
PUT SOME LOVE INTO IT!
Love and passion can improve your writing – and just about everything else too! But not necessarily romantic love. In this blog post, I explain how to harness the power of love to infuse your writing and other creative projects with life and thereby connect with your audience better.
HAVE YOU LEFT IT TOO LATE TO BE A WRITER? (OR TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER CREATIVE DREAM)
Three Australian writers prove this fear – which we all seem to have in one form or another – is unfounded. They will share with you how they fitted writing around their busy careers and produced their debut novels.
DEAR PEBBLES ON: THE ZOOMIES
Dear Pebbles,
My cat, Ferrari, is very fond of tearing around the house late at night. He sleeps all day and then, just as I am turning off the light and snuggling into bed, he starts creating all sorts of havoc ...
FOR THE LOVE OF KANGAROOS
As many readers will know from my novel, Silver Wattle, and my social media, I'm passionate about Australian wildlife. I was a rescuer and carer with WIRES for over a decade, so when I read Night Rescue by Jill Gilbert of Australia’s Kangaroos, I related deeply to the emotions she so beautifully expressed. She’s kindly given me permission to share this moving story with you.
