Posted in Guests, Life, Monthly news, Reading, Writing on 27. Aug, 2011
As I’m busy writing, my blog has gone into hibernation for a while. All my old posts are still up if you’d like to browse, and latest news is available via my website: www.sarafoster.com.au.
Posted in Life on 04. Aug, 2011
On Tuesday night I drove down to Freo and listened to compelling speakers from Sea Shepherd and Save Our Marine Life talking about the fight to get unique biodiversity hotspots protected in Western Australian waters. This was a promise made by the current government, but the draft proposal shows only two areas out of ten [...]
Posted in Guests on 15. Jul, 2011
I’ve been a big fan of Kylie’s ever since reading After the Fall, her first novel. Her latest release, Last Summer, begins with the death of Rory, the heart and soul of Yarra Yarra cricket club, and explores the fallout among his extended group of friends. Told from an impressive nine points of view, Kylie addresses themes of [...]
Posted in Life on 12. Jul, 2011
It’s not about rights (though it seems some rights mean more than others?) It’s not about need (who can say about greed) It’s not about whales (or this rare, safe place they calve) It’s not about flora, fauna, or natural heritage (or dinosaur footprints left 130 million years ago) It’s not about a wilderness few will visit (out [...]
Posted in Writing on 30. Jun, 2011
Signatures have been exchanged, and the deal is done. Most significantly for me at this stage, the deadline has been set. In January 2012, all being well, I will hand over my third novel. I began work in earnest this week, and welcomed back a familiar feeling of giddiness and discomfort – the usual combination [...]
Posted in Reading on 16. Jun, 2011
Not since April, when I found two brilliant books in the same month – Jasper Jones (Craig Silvey) and After the Fall (Kylie Ladd) – have I read a novel from start to finish. It’s incredibly frustrating, because I love curling up on the sofa for a regular dose of escapism, but my problem is [...]
Posted in Life on 10. Jun, 2011
I usually have to brace myself to read the latest news and events of the world, so much of it shocking and senseless. Yesterday I learned about child marriage in northern India, girls who are wedded by their early teens, and have their pregnancies explained to them at the onset of labour. I also came [...]
Posted in Life on 03. Jun, 2011
Last night, one of the last images I saw before I went to bed was of a terrified Chinese toddler being held at knifepoint in the street by her father. The horror of that situation was not distilled by the frozen photo, the detached computer screen, or the fact I could flick away when I [...]
Posted in Guests on 02. May, 2011
In the world of blogging, few are as engaging or endearing as Kerri Sackville. Over the past few years, she has built up a huge following thanks to her comic, candid style, and her devotion to Simon Baker and Nutella. Today sees the release of Kerri’s first book, When My Husband Does the Dishes….a memoir of marriage and [...]
Posted in Life on 22. Apr, 2011
A couple of years ago, I finally realised a long-held dream. I donned a mask and snorkel, jumped off a boat into the Indian Ocean, and watched a six-metre shark coming straight at me from the deep briny gloom with its mouth wide open. No, I didn’t wake up screaming at that point, as happily [...]
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