Tag Archives: living a creative life

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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Paula Morrow on Goodreads

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Debbie Robson

I recently had the good fortune to meet Paula Morrow the author of Darwin’s Dilemma: the damage done and the battle for the forests. “This novel is based on two true stories: A fictional group investigate the truth behind a … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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