Thomas Clarkson – A Box of Goodies
Now that (some of you!) have got your hands on a copy of Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with One Idea, here is my promised ‘box of goodies’. For those of you who haven’t managed to get a copy yet, you … Read More
UK Release: Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with one Idea
Well this is EXCITING. Today (May 7) is the UK release date for my very first book: Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with One Idea with Christian Focus Publishing. For those in the UK or elsewhere, Thomas Clarkson: The Giant with … Read More
7 dead friends… or, my story of every day time travel
You know the sad thing about being human? You only get to live once, in one time. You only get to meet the people alive in your time. Out of all the people who have lived and died, we only … Read More
Searching for the real Thomas Clarkson (Part 2)
Missed the first part of my quest? Check it out here. When I found Wilson’s 1990 biography hidden in the vaults of the NSW National Library, I thought I’d found my answer. I requested viewing access, and, since archived books … Read More
Searching for the real Thomas Clarkson (Part 1)
As many of you know, my children’s biography of the Christian abolitionist Thomas Clarkson is coming out in May this year, published by Christian Focus as part of their Trailblazer series. I’ve shared a bit on this blog about the … Read More
A Year in Reading: 2020 Edition
Happy New Year everyone! Following the tradition, here’s a year in reading to inspire and encourage your own reading journey (and because I love, love, love reading posts like this, so it’s only fair I contribute my own!) Books read … Read More
‘I didn’t want you to have to ask’ (November update)
Well, the past few months have flown and suddenly I haven’t written an update since August! What’s happened since then? … a lot. Grab some peppermint tea and settle in for updates on: Thomas Clarkson update (pictures!) Bible College and … Read More
For us there is only the trying (August update)
And… it’s time for an August review! Sit back, grab a cookie, and enjoy. Here’s what to expect: An update on Thomas Clarkson Thoughts on life and growth Piranesi! (or, I won a book) My painting I mentioned back in … Read More
Hamilton! – Does your legacy matter?
[Note: My monthly ‘life’ post is due… and it will come, but enjoy this in the meantime!] I recently (along with many others in Australia!) watched Hamilton: An American Musical when it became available online. I had heard some of … Read More
Something accidentally beautiful (July update)
Happy July! Grab some chocolate and settle in for a read. Here’s what to expect: A Thomas Clarkson update My review of Upright – an Australian drama 1st week back at Bible College What I’ve been reading lately Prayer + … Read More