Author Archives: Debbie Robson

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About Debbie Robson

Author, booklover, bookcrosser and firm believer in synchronicity. There is no such thing as coincidence! I am currently working on a series of novels set in Sydney and Paris during the 1920s, along with poems, flash and short stories.

Three book launches in one night!

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Debbie Robson

Well, it is was very special night on Tuesday, 20 January with three book launches at the first ever Poetry at the Pub for 2026. All three collections are published by Flying Islands Press and the images of the poets … Continue reading →

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Flying Spanners Gallery opening hours

Posted on March 23, 2025 by Debbie Robson

One of my favourite places in Lake Macquarie is now open four days a week! I am a bit late coming to the party but yes the gallery is now open Fridays as well. I hope to see you there … Continue reading →

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#with love to Ukraine

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Debbie Robson

This worthwhile exhibition in “The Barracks” at Fort Scratchley opened on Sunday 1 December and runs until 15 December. Hope you can make it!

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Betwitched Exhibition

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Debbie Robson

My dear friends Bec and Grahame are a wonderful couple and I love to go to their gallery – the Flying Spanners Gallery. It is a sanctuary for me and a very pleasant place to chat to both of them … Continue reading →

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Flying Spanners Gallery

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Debbie Robson

Hidden away in Teralba, Lake Macquarie, a town more like a little NSW country town than a lakeside suburb is one of my favourite places, Flying Spanners Gallery. Here Bec and Grahame open their cafe and gallery to the public … Continue reading →

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Women of Words 2019-2021 Book Launch

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Debbie Robson

Before I go into the details of the book launch I woulds like to update this blog with all the Women of Words projects since my post of November 2016. Here are the events organised since that date by the … Continue reading →

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Whale Tales exhibition at Lighthouse Arts

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Debbie Robson

Last weekend I visited the Lighthouse Arts exhibition Whale Tales at Nobbys Lighthouse. The exhibition is a wonderful blend of poems, a story and artwork, all inspired by whales. The artists involved are: Kelly BarlinFiona ClarkCharmon CumminsBelinda DoreySaretta FieldingEmily LloydWanda … Continue reading →

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Women of Words: 2016-2018

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Debbie Robson

The Women of Words Project was created in 2016 as a response to the alarming death toll of women and children by the hands of their loved ones. The initial project sought submissions from women to share their voices and … Continue reading →

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The Virtual War Memorial

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Debbie Robson

Yesterday I had the honour of having my talk on the Scottish Women’s Hospitals of WWI broadcast on Radio Adelaide 101.5 and when I was notified I received a link to this marvellous website. As a writer interested in both … Continue reading →

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Book Launch – Anna Forsyth Beatific Toast – Wednesday 6th Jun

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Debbie Robson

Girls on Key presents the book launch of Anna Forsyth’s poetry collection, Beatific Toast. Please note, this is not a licensed venue. Cold drinks and light refreshments provided. Note, this is now a free event. Books available at the special … Continue reading →

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