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L.J.M. Owen  |  Author  |  Librarian  |  Archaeologist

The Emotional Journey of Writers: Sulari Gentill

February 14, 2019 L. J. M. Owen
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Ex-astrophysicist and one-time lawyer Sulari Gentill is now a truffle farmer, spectacular baker and award-winning author.

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In Couch Chats Tags Author Interview, Emotional Journey of Writers, history, writing, Angela Meyer
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Angela Meyer

August 11, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Dr Angela Meyer’s debut novel, A Superior Spectre, is as haunting as the title suggests.

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In Couch Chats Tags Author Interview, Emotional Journey of Writers, history, writing, Angela Meyer
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It's a Wrap:  Murder, Mystery and Mummies on Tour

May 3, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Nichole Overall, yours truly and Amanda Whitley at the National Library of Australia (photo:  City News)

The Murder, Mystery and Women's History Tour 2018 was a whirlwind of book launches, literary events and incredible fun. The tour kicked-off with the Tasmanian launch of Egyptian Enigma at the Southern Swan Bookshop in Cygnet—a marvellously warm and friendly beginning.

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In News Tags book tour, Dymocks Canberra, Canberra, Cobargo, Arc Cinema, Harry Hartog, Book 3, Book Launch, Library, Merimbula, Ancient Egypt, Paperchain Bookshop, Dr Pimms, Murder Mystery Party, Event, Egyptian Enigma, Female Pharaohs, Mummification, Historical Fiction, National Library of Australia, Hieroglyphics, Writing, Sulari Gentill, The Mummy, Pharaohs, Intermillennial Sleuth, Workshop, Movie, Tour, Sapphire Coast, Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan Library, Writers Workshop, Tasmania, Mummies
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Isobel Blackthorn

May 1, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Dr Isobel Blackthorn is a prolific horror and literary novelist who understands the difficulties of the writerly life all too well.

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In Couch Chats Tags Author Interview, Emotional Journey of Writers, history, writing, Isobel Blackthorn
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The Gift of Women's History

April 21, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Every book on the powerful, audacious, brilliant women of the past is another chance to reclaim our collective inheritance.

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In News Tags Book Launch, Ancient Egypt, Book 3, Speech, Event, Egyptian Enigma, Historical Fiction, National Library of Australia, writing, Intermillennial Sleuth
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Kara Cooney

March 8, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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This International Women's Day, I'm excited to share my candid and insightful conversation with Dr Kara Cooney, UCLA Professor and Egyptologist extraordinaire, on her emotional journey as the author of The Woman Who Would Be King.

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In Couch Chats, News Tags Author Interview, Emotional Journey of Writers, Kara Cooney, historical nonfiction, history, writing
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Jane Caro

February 14, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Today I welcome Jane Caro—indefatigable advocate for a saner world and historical novelist—to my writers' couch to explore her emotional journey as the author of the Elizabeth I trilogy.

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In News, Couch Chats Tags Author Interview, Jane Caro, Emotional Journey of Writers, Elizabeth I, Historical Fiction, Writing
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Murder, Mystery & Women's History 2018 Tour Dates

February 13, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Explore ancient Egyptian history and the world of female Pharaohs. Learn how to write your name in hieroglyphics or how corpses were mummified. Watch the original The Mummy or find a murderer in 1920s Cairo. Attend a launch of Egyptian Enigma, Book 3 in the Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth series...there's something for everyone.

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In News Tags Tour, Egyptian Enigma, Canberra, Tasmania, Sapphire Coast, Ancient Egypt, Arc Cinema, Movie, Sulari Gentill, Historical Fiction, Book Launch, National Library of Australia, Paperchain Bookshop, Hieroglyphics, Dymocks Canberra, Mummification, Queanbeyan Library, Murder Mystery Party, Harry Hartog, Cobargo, Merimbula, Writers Workshop, Workshop, Dr Pimms, Intermillennial Sleuth, The Mummy, Olmec Obituary, Mayan Mendacity
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'Egyptian Enigma' 20% off Pre-orders + Bonus Content + Prize

February 1, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Pre-Order Egyptian Enigma here only for 20% off plus exclusive Behind-the-Scenes bonus content including Ten Female Pharaohs (author research notes), the Dr Pimms Playlist *and* Dr Pimms Character Sketches, plus a chance to Chat with the Author.

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In Looking Back Tags Egyptian Enigma, Pre-order, Booktopia, Bonus Content, Female Pharaohs, Dr Pimms, Book 3, Ancient Egypt, Pharaohs, Mummies, Archaeology, Library, Skeletons
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Sandi Wallace

January 22, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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Today I welcome Sandi Wallace—Sunburnt Noir crime writer and indefatigable motivator of others—to my virtual sitting room to explore the emotional journey of writers.

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In Couch Chats Tags Author Interview, Sandi Wallace, Rural Crime, Australia, Emotional Journey of Writers
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'Egyptian Enigma' Launch and Pre-orders

January 21, 2018 L. J. M. Owen
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I'm so pleased to announce the official launch for Egyptian Enigma will be held at the National Library of Australia on 22 March 2018. If you can't wait that long, and would like a copy on your doorstep in early March, Booktopia is now taking pre-orders!

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In Looking Back Tags Dr Pimms, Egyptian Enigma, Book Launch, Pre-order, Canberra, National Library of Australia
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Writing Mentorship for Under 35s in the Canberra Region

December 22, 2017 L. J. M. Owen
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Scissors Paper Pen, with support from ArtsACT, is offering a paid mentorship to develop a 2,000 word piece (fiction or non-fiction) for publication in March 2018.

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In Looking Back Tags Mentorship, Canberra, Queanbeyan, Opportunity, Scissors Paper Pen, Short Fiction
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The Adventure of the Lazarus Child

December 3, 2017 L. J. M. Owen
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The game was most definitely afoot in November 2017! I was thrilled to have my first piece of short fiction, The Adventure of the Lazarus Child, published in Sherlock Holmes: The Australian Casebook. I celebrated with SherlockFest…

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In Looking Back Tags Sherlock Holmes, Event, Extract, Short Story, Canberra, Queanbeyan, Anthology, Lazarus Child, Kerry Greenwood, Lindy Cameron, Kaaron Warren, Meg Keneally, Narrelle Harris, Bonnier, Interview
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  • Couch Chats
    • Feb 14, 2019 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Sulari Gentill Feb 14, 2019
    • Aug 11, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Angela Meyer Aug 11, 2018
    • May 1, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Isobel Blackthorn May 1, 2018
    • Mar 8, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Kara Cooney Mar 8, 2018
    • Feb 14, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Jane Caro Feb 14, 2018
    • Jan 22, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Sandi Wallace Jan 22, 2018
  • News
    • May 3, 2018 It's a Wrap:  Murder, Mystery and Mummies on Tour May 3, 2018
    • Apr 21, 2018 The Gift of Women's History Apr 21, 2018
    • Mar 8, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Kara Cooney Mar 8, 2018
    • Feb 14, 2018 The Emotional Journey of Writers: Jane Caro Feb 14, 2018
    • Feb 13, 2018 Murder, Mystery & Women's History 2018 Tour Dates Feb 13, 2018
  • Looking Back
    • Feb 1, 2018 'Egyptian Enigma' 20% off Pre-orders + Bonus Content + Prize Feb 1, 2018
    • Jan 21, 2018 'Egyptian Enigma' Launch and Pre-orders Jan 21, 2018
    • Dec 22, 2017 Writing Mentorship for Under 35s in the Canberra Region Dec 22, 2017
    • Dec 3, 2017 The Adventure of the Lazarus Child Dec 3, 2017

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Banana Walnut Cake with Lemon Drizzle Icing and a cup of strong black coffee in a super cat cup from my sis ☕🍰💖
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Midnight baking! Lemon and Apple gluten free cupcakes. Fuel for a week of night literary sessions, first at @taramossauthor High Tea in Canada, then @hayfestival all week. 4am - coffee, cupcakes and books!... @harpercollinsca #harperpresents #hightea
Fingers crossed! My first apple pie ever, made with delicious donated (probable) Jonagolds and gluten free puff pastry. Entering the oven in T minus 1 hour and counting.
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Joyous bounty 🍎 Destined to become dried apple rings to accompany walnuts and cheeses with a Sunday afternoon tipple in front of a winter fire 🔥
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Having trouble concentrating on editing? What if it's low blood sugar? Don't risk it! Bake a cake now... Is what I thought to myself at 1am. 🧠🍰 And so I present to you Hasty Carrot and Nutmeg Cake with Lemon Butter Icing - the boost all editors nee
I didn't have enough ingredients to make a full apple pie for @clarebowditch 's @yarravalley_writersfestival session, so I've made a "deconstructed" apple pie.
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Homemade dried pink lady apple rings and mini cinnamon snails. One of eac

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Recent Blog Posts
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The Emotional Journey of Writers: Sulari Gentill
The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Angela Meyer
The Emotional Journey of Writers: Dr Angela Meyer
It's a Wrap:  Murder, Mystery and Mummies on Tour
It's a Wrap:  Murder, Mystery and Mummies on Tour