A Trove of ideas: Historical sources as inspiration for fiction writers and poets

Words by Bec Fleming, ACTWC Blogger in Residence I’m indecisive. It’s almost always a curse. At conferences I’m usually the one hovering between two doors, frantically re-reading abstracts right before the session begins. In my university days I couldn’t decide between English and History as a major. In the end I stumbled my way into … Continue reading →

Love at first conference: A review of the Romance Writers of Australia Conference

 Words by ACTWC Blogger in Residence, Bec Fleming. I have a confession to make. I am guilty of underestimating the romance genre. I suspect I am not the only one. In my youth, I believed the stereotypes about romance. I believed romance writing was formulaic, with weak female protagonists being rescued by strong male leads. … Continue reading →