Author Archives: Debbie Robson

About Debbie Robson

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

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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Girls on Key presents Girls to the Front – Female Poets

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Debbie Robson

A celebration of female-identifying poets from Newcastle/Hunter region and Sydney. Come and be inspired by the poetry and spoken word presented. Witness the fantastic spectrum of expression. Reading on the day: Magdalena Ball Emma Graham Anne Walsh Gillian Swain Janette … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Writer’s Festival 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Debbie Robson

It’s this weekend and I’m very excited. This is a cross post with my other blog Researching and Writing Historical Fiction and for lovers of literature and writers there are a lot of events to help keep the wheels turning. Here … Continue reading →

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Women of Words Wrap-up

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Debbie Robson

What a great success these events have been and I’d like to personally thank Janette Hoppe for creating the Women of Words project and organising the poetry readings. The last event was at Good Brother Espresso Shop and $210 was … Continue reading →

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Women of Words Event 4

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Debbie Robson

Come along to Good Brother Espresso Shop 4-6pm Sunday 27th November to hear some great poetry. Please note that this event is registered with White Ribbon. Please share and spread the word. Thank you for your support. Mauri Ora (In Sacred … Continue reading →

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