The books that I grew up with inspire my love of Australian story telling. I adore Ruth Park (The Harp in the South, My Sister Sif), Tim Winton (That Eye, The Sky, Eyrie) and Helen Garner (Monkey Grip). I love the unique way an Aussie approaches story – wry, bleak at times, honest and so very familiar to me.
They inspired me to read and now they inspire me to write.
Congratulations on finishing your first draft!
Thanks! It’s been quite a ride already! Now… for the edit and rewrite.