by Kesta | Aug 19, 2019 | News
I’m excited to announce that my first book, Marlow Brown: Scientist in the Making, will be released on October 1st by Celapene Press. This is the first in a planned chapter book series for ages 7-10, with illustrations by Melbourne artist, Marjory Gardner. Marlow...
by Kesta | Aug 19, 2019 | Musings
Well! I’m pleased to say that if you’re reading this, I’ve finally succeeded. It hasn’t been without its tears and headaches, it’s true, but the creation of this website, daunting though I’ve found it, has turned out to be something of a triumph. Now, I don’t mean...
by Kesta | Aug 19, 2019 | Book Reviews
Bird by Bird – some instructions on writing and life by Anne Lamott This book has been sitting on my shelf for several years, awaiting my attention. I can’t remember who recommended it first, but I was obviously convinced enough at the time to buy it, even if it did...
by Kesta | Jul 11, 2019 | Magazine Publications
This poem was written in the middle of the night on 27th October 2014. We’d been woken by an almightly crack of thunder. The house was charged with energy. My husband stayed and watched with me awhile, awed by storm and the pounding rain. I stayed up a little...
by Kesta | Jul 11, 2019 | Magazine Publications, Poems
The inspiration for this poem came from my daughter who wouldn’t stop fiddling with her wobbly tooth. ‘It’s just attached by a string, Mummy. Look!’ (Who wouldn’t be inspired by...
