Tomorrow is Remembrance Day. At 11am, we pause to Remember. From its beginnings as Armistice Day in memory of the First World War, to a time when we remember the both the dead and all of those who have fought, and still fight in conflicts across the globe. Yesterday was also a significant day for … Continue reading Remembering
Author: Leonie
Forty Minutes Of My Life I Won’t Get Back
I was folding the washing this afternoon, and it was very hot outside, so I decided to watch something on Netflix. I'm not in the middle of anything in particular right now, so I decided to watch The I-Land. From the very start, I could tell it wasn't going to be a new favourite - … Continue reading Forty Minutes Of My Life I Won’t Get Back
R U OK?
Last Thursday it was R U OK Day here in Australia. R U OK Day is meant to remind people to ask their friends and workmates whether their mental health is OK. In theory, the day is meant to remind people that they should check in on their friends and workmates on a regular basis. … Continue reading R U OK?
What Makes Us More Than Shallow?
We live with privilege. We live in a developed country, have comfortable jobs, and leisure time, something that many in developing countries may never have. Over the last few weeks I've been reflecting on a variety of things. We've recently seen many friends deeply touched by sadness, sorrow, and loss. Yet still, all around us … Continue reading What Makes Us More Than Shallow?
Cover Reveal!
And here it is! The cover for Amethyst Pledge!
New Book News!
I've now received official news that my next book will be published early next year! It's currently in editing, and there's a pile of stuff to be done in the lead up to publication. As many readers and writers know, getting the word out about a new book is a time consuming process, with much … Continue reading New Book News!
Finding Love in This World
I've been a bit absent from this site recently, mostly due to my involvement in the local production of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid.' (Get your tickets here!) But last night, while I was catching up on the hundreds of emails accumulating on my computer, I had what I would now describe as the bad fortune, … Continue reading Finding Love in This World
Ezvid Wiki Listing
I received an email this week from Ezvid Wiki, and discovered that my Frontier series has been 'wiki-ed' on their site under '10 Australian Authors Who Write Amazing Science Fiction.' 😊😊😊 You can find the entry here.
Election Reflection
It's the day after the Federal election, here in Australia, and, like many Australian, I'm sitting here with very mixed feelings. Voting this time around has had me thinking pretty hard. Years ago, I would have voted without too much thought. My political opinions were much less nuanced than they are now and I like … Continue reading Election Reflection
Gossip
Once upon a time, we lived in a small, remote area, mining town. There was a saying there: 'If you haven't heard a rumour by ten o'clock, you'd better start one.' And one day, a friend, who had something happening he knew would stir up the rumour mill, decided to tell just one 'trustworthy' person, … Continue reading Gossip
Leonie Rogers 