Category Archives: Australia

Historic Film shows Construction of Launceston Mall

Posted on 18/05/2013 by

Yesterday I saw a fascinating video on youTube. It is a film about the construction and opening of the Brisbane Street Mall here in Launceston in 1975. This was the very first mall built in Australia [1]. I am always … Continue reading →

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Tasmanian Newspaper References Star Trek Into Darkness in Political Satire

Posted on 15/05/2013 by

The Australian Federal Budget for 2013-14 was released yesterday. At lunch today, I was amused to notice that the front page of our local newspaper here in Launceston, The Examiner, has directly referenced Star Trek Into Darkness in order to … Continue reading →

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Christian Writers Downunder

Posted on 11/05/2013 by

As part of a great online community of Australian Christian writers, I have recently been invited to become a contributor to the Christian Writers Downunder blog. This is a great opportunity for me to mix with some of our countries … Continue reading →

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Anzac Day – A Love Story

Posted on 25/04/2013 by

Today is Anzac day, and like all Australians my thoughts are turned to Aussies in the armed forces, firstly those who lost their lives in war, and then to the survivors and those currently serving their country. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Suzannah’s Gold by Carol Preston

Posted on 06/04/2013 by

Suzannah’s Gold by Carol Preston My rating: 4 of 5 stars Suzannah’s Gold is an Australian historical fiction novel set in the mid 1800s. The story follows the life of a young girl transported unfairly from Ireland to Australia when … Continue reading →

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Book Review – The Greenfield Legacy

Posted on 17/02/2013 by

The Greenfield Legacy by Meredith Resce, Paula Vince, Amanda Deed and Rose Dee My rating: 5 of 5 stars Four of Australia’s Christian authors come together to tell the story of a family – spanning three generations. A legacy has … Continue reading →

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She’ll be right Mate – Australia Day

Posted on 26/01/2013 by

Australia Day is here again. I love being Australian. I love our unique sense of humour. I love the varied beauty of the different parts of our land – from sprawling deserts, to lush rainforests, to ice-capped mountains. I love … Continue reading →

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Writing Update Video – Summer 2012

Posted on 07/01/2013 by

It’s summer here in Australia, and that means it’s time for another writing update video from me. Sew how I’m going with everything below. Transcript Hi. How ya going? I’m Adam Collings – writer of speculative fiction. Summer is well … Continue reading →

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Book Review – Mellington Hall by Meredith Resce

Posted on 26/12/2012 by

Mellington Hall by Meredith Resce My rating: 4 of 5 stars In a small village near the English/Welsh border in 1838, Somebody is after Lord Mellington’s fortune, and they’re willing to kill him for it. When their first attempt fails, … Continue reading →

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Research

Posted on 08/12/2012 by

I’ve been an amateur writer all of my life. I remember sitting in restaurants with my parents as a child, writing stories in notebooks while we waited for the food to arrive. In school, the most exciting activity was creative … Continue reading →

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