I am tired of the fight. I’m tired of being regarded as an oncall helpline, expected to educate people all the time. I’m tired of feeling alone. I’m tired of being seen as difficult because I speak out about the abuse that happens to people with Ichthyosis. I’m … [Read more...]

While I’ve been in the media talking about Say Hello, lots of people have called me “an inspiration”, “inspiring” or “inspirational”. I know you mean it as a compliment, but it’s a tricky thing for me and other disabled people to be seen as inspiring. It can be really hard to … [Read more...]

Outside The Wheeler Centre On Thursday, 24 January, my first book, a memoir called Say Hello was launched! My book is in the world. It’s on shelves (as a paperback and ebook) on Tuesday 29 January. It will be in all good book stores, department stores and on ereaders. … [Read more...]

I am so excited to announce this project I’ve been working on with Black Inc.. I am editing the Growing Up Disabled in Australia anthology. You can read (and listen to me read) the submission guidelines here. Black Inc. is pleased to announce a new anthology, Growing Up … [Read more...]

I’m so excited to unveil the cover of Say Hello - my memoir - today! It’s been a long time coming. I’ve just handed in my fourth draft, so this seems like a nice reward. Writing a book is a loooong process. It is one reason I haven’t been able to blog a lot. The book is a … [Read more...]