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.

Poetry at the Pub February 2014

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Debbie Robson

Tonight at the Wicko Park Hotel in Wickham, Newcastle guest poet Meg Dunn performed in a blaze of orange light and movement. It was wonderful to see a performance poet as experienced as Meg thrilling us with her art. According … Continue reading →

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A quiet place to write

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Debbie Robson

A quiet place to write. I’m an expert at finding them. Since around 2008 I haven’t been able to do any serious writing at home. (Except the other night at midnight!) Just too many distractions – housework, the internet, dogs … Continue reading →

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Starving in a Garret has a new home!

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Debbie Robson

Thank God! It is lovely to have such a friendly place with good coffee where I can relax and write and do my Starving in a Garret sessions. The Press Book House is the perfect place to catch up with friends, browse … Continue reading →

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A new session on Saturday and a new location!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Debbie Robson

I’m back after a short break (and a holiday in New Zealand) with another session of Starving in a Garret. I will be at The Press Book House https://www.facebook.com/thepressbookhouse this Saturday 30th November between 10am and approximately 11.30. I’ll have … Continue reading →

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Churchkey Espresso

Posted on September 19, 2013 by Debbie Robson

Only a few weeks ago I met Catherine a like minded soul who has opened a new cafe at 488 Hunter Street, Newcastle – knowledge, beans and machines. The perfect place to have a session of Starving in a Garret. … Continue reading →

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A change of venue and day!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Debbie Robson

As I’m wandering around a cemetery on Saturday (yes, I know history buffs are strange people) I thought I would hold Starving in a Garret on Sunday, 4th August and for a change at the excellent Agosti’s Cafe on Darby … Continue reading →

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Three new poetry books for sale!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Debbie Robson

Yes, three new books! I had a wonderful time at Poetry at the Pub Monday night. It was the launch of the book Notes for the Translators, the work of 142 Australian and New Zealand poets, and a lot of excellent poetry … Continue reading →

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Open for Business with a new book!

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Debbie Robson

At the moment Starving in a Garret is working out of Suspension Cafe, 3 Beaumont Street Islington, or wherever I find good coffee and a place to write. I hope though to team up with Sarah Birch of Inner Vista … Continue reading →

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My aims and what I’m working towards!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Debbie Robson

Hello everybody! Just doing a quick post to outline my aims for the Starving in a Garret workspace and sanctuary. They are baby steps at the moment until I round up more volunteers but here they are: 1. to eventually … Continue reading →

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It’s a juggling act, finding the right balance!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Debbie Robson

As much as I’d love to do have Starving in a Garret open three days a week, I can only manage three hours on Saturday mornings at the moment due to my work commitments. But that’s life these days, isn’t … Continue reading →

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