Trish Lewis

Publishing and Purchasing

I am ashamed to say, I often buy books from chain stores. In my defence, the closest truly independent bookstores to me are a 40 minute drive from where I live on the south-western outskirts of Sydney. Just over half-an-hour away are a few larger book-specific retailers. My cousins live in Orange, in regional NSW,Continue reading “Publishing and Purchasing”

“I’m a Writer”

Well, it’s been a while since my last post. Best laid plans, and all! As mentioned previously, in November 2023 I was unemployed. I was grateful to be offered work as a teacher for Term 1 of last year and then again in Term 2. About this time last year I had just applied forContinue reading ““I’m a Writer””

Study, School & Sickness

At the beginning of summer I was pumped to get into my writing and crafting and reading. I had a long seven-week break stretching before me filled with empty days for me to fill with routines that would allow me to start the year with a bang! Hmm! I think my first mistake was choosingContinue reading “Study, School & Sickness”

Podcast Procrastinations

In my desire to soak in the activities of writer’s I began listening to podcasts. I listen whilst walking the dog and am quite selective about what I listen to (as we should all be – why waste time listening to something you are not engaged with?). I found the challenge of coming home afterContinue reading “Podcast Procrastinations”

New Horizons

Just over a month ago I resigned from my teaching position. It had been a long-time coming and, unfortunately, my overwhelming emotion was relief. I have no idea what is next. I know I want to pursue my writing and am in my first semester of study to become a teacher librarian. I also knowContinue reading “New Horizons”

Exciting Times

It has been an exciting month. I submitted two picture book manuscripts to publishers. It can take up to four months to hear anything and, maybe, I won’t hear anything at all. In the meantime I completed the final assignment in my first Teacher Librarianship subject which was quite an effort. I am having quiteContinue reading “Exciting Times”