Events Scrolls
Where You’ll Find Me
Whether I’m learning quietly in the back row or speaking from the scroll at centre stage, these are the events where I’ll be present — sometimes as a participant, sometimes as a featured guest, always as a storyteller.
Upcoming Events
Sometimes behind the mic, sometimes behind the signing table — always behind the story.
This space will hold my event appearances and storytelling moments. For now, it’s quietly waiting.
Yearnin' For Some Learnin'
I show up for my stories by showing up for myself — through learning, coaching, and training that feeds the flame.
This calendar reflects my current creative commitments.
Subject to joyful updates and gentle pivots.
Upcoming Events and Commitments
Here's what I am working on as I continue building my writing career.
2026
Ongoing — Toastmasters (1st & 3rd Wednesdays)
Mentoring and coaching sessions for public speaking and pitch refinement.
02 Feb - 31 March — Submit Manuscript (The Muster) to Literary Agents
Prepare and send submission package to selected agents.
This follows the Literary Agent course on 1 Feb — applying what I’ve learnt straight away.
01 - 31 March — Continue working on next Adult Fiction manuscript
Writing. Revising. Rewriting. Writing some more. Note to self: replenish tea supply.
01 - 31 March — Continue working on Non-Fiction manuscript
Researching. Writing. Researching. Writing some more.
01 - 31 March — Continue working on first Children Fiction manuscript
Play. Write. Sit Up-Side-Down. Write some more. Delete three quarters. Giggle a lot.
25 March to 29 April — Screenwriting: From Premise to Pitch
Weekly Wednesday evening course with Tristram Baumber, focused on screenwriting fundamentals and pitching.
07 April - Submit to Memorable Program
Using the Non-Fiction manuscript, applying for the Memorable Program with Queensland Writers Centre.
18 April — The Quiet Writer (QWC, Brisbane)
The Quiet Writer workshop with Vicki Bennett.
31 August to 06 September — Second round of manuscript submissions to Literary Agents
Prepare and send submission package to selected agents.
2027
19 to 21 February - GenreCon (QWC, Brisbane)
Details to be advised closer to the time.
Training and Milestones Achieved
11 March 2026 - Sent picture book manuscript to ten parents for feedback
I completed second draft after my learnings from the workshop over the weekend before sending the manuscript to parents for feedback.
08 March 2026 — Picture Book Writing 101 (QWC, Brisbane) with Lara Cain Gray
I attended a picture-book workshop with Lara, filled with hands-on exercises and industry insights. It was energising, practical, and left me excited about my current manuscript. Looking forward to gettng into the second draft.
05 March 2026 — Started and completed First Author Draft of a Picture Book
Surprised myself. Under 500 words. Story arc. Complete with notes for illustrator.
20 to 22 February 2026 — GenreCon (QWC, Brisbane)
Wow, what a ride. Friday night's opening was amazing — met new faces and reconnected with past workshop attendees. The speakers and panels kept me engaged and I've already booked my next ticket.
18 February 2026 — Started a Non-Fiction Manuscript
Not sure what the title will be yet: wrote the first two chapters and fleshed out what is to come next including chunks of time to research.
15 February 2026 — Sent out my first Newsletter
Had fun putting this together - thank you for helping me make this happen by subscribing.
09 February 2026 — Started Next Fiction Manuscript
Brain-stormed ideas from head to paper... actually, it was whiteboard, shaped the first three acts, fleshed out main character profiles, completed chapter one into Scrivener.
04 February 2026 — Attended my first ever Toastmasters
Intended to sit quietly and observe. Somebody took control of my body and stuck my hand up to volunteer for two short on-the-fly speeches. I don't recall inviting her to attend.
01 February 2026 — Literary Agent Course (QWC, Brisbane)
One‑day industry course focused on agent relationships and manuscript readiness.
29 January 2026 — Inkling Competition - GenreCon
Submitted five short stories (1,000 word limit) to competition run by GenreCon, due 31 January 2026
18 January 2026 — Adaptable
Submitted manuscript for consideration for the Adaptable program run by Queensland Writers Centre, due 27 January 2026
17 January 2026 — Final Author Draft Completed
Completed the final author draft of my manuscript - the culmination of years of story-craft, revision, and ritual.