Thunder Road

When The Big Day Out is held at the Melbourne Showgrounds, I can hear chunks of the artists on the main stage from my yard - depending on which way the wind blows.

I’ve had days at the computer when the words won’t sing and every key stroke is a struggle.

Sometimes you need to savour life’s little victories, rather than sweating the targets you’re yet to hit.

Australia’s book industry is up in arms today. Cranky in the extreme. We’ve been done over and we’re not happy.