Kris Sheather's Blog

I’ve had a few assessments and pitches over the years, both in person and skype, so I wrote this guide to help others consider some of the hurdles I failed to plan for, or that I simply wasn’t aware of. Assessment – you submit your story prior to meeting the editor so they can assess […]

As writers and artists we spend a lot of time alone working on our craft. To balance this lonesome occupation we have the opportunity to network with others in our field through conventions, festivals and our local community groups. How I feel working alone at home (also a physical hazard if left unmonitored by the […]

I received a lovely phone call from Peggy Mucci of Save The Bilby Fund. We chatted about ways we can spread awareness of this super-cute endangered species, and she gave me an update on how the bilbies are going. The most important fence in Australia Naturally I’m biased because of my love for the bilby, […]

I never anticipated how much I would enjoy engaging with readers. I’m a homebody who prefers socks to high heels, and emails instead of phone calls. Writing is a solitary job with no need for make-up or a uniform. The flip-side of this career path is community engagements. When The Green Goggles was published one […]

Held at CQUni Bundaberg on 7th & 8th October, WriteFest had beautiful weather and the attendees eager to expand their writing horizons. Over the course of the weekend there were many events – keynote address & panel discussion 8 workshops 2 masterclasses book chat with three authors 7 editor/writer interviews booksignings on Sat and Sun […]

As I’ve read to my children since their birth, I really wanted to write my own bedtime story. I researched the principles of what makes an ideal bedtime story, and what struck me most was that I needed to include trigger words like ‘sleep’ and ‘tired’ and ‘close eyes’. So, not only are parents developing […]

I’m on a mission to introduce my kids to fruits and veges they’ve not had before. Making a dessert certainly prepares their mindset to think ‘yum!’. So here is my version of a super easy Rhubarb Raspberry Crumble that is gluten-free and dairy-free. The original recipe is from The Road To Loving My Thermo Mixer […]

The book launch for my first children’s picture book, The Green Goggles, was better than I could have imagined. And for numerous reasons. I had a floor full of kids to read to – things were perfect already! I had an amazing audience – family, friends, Bundaberg Writers’ Club members, ex-work colleagues, parents from my […]

I had been nervous about calling the IRS in the US to obtain an EIN. In the past I had sent ITIN documents to the embassy in Melbourne, and then sent them to the IRS, but it got rejected. Long process with disappointing outcome. What’s the difference between an ITIN and EIN? ITIN – Individual […]

So you like romance, but you’re over the accessories that came with ‘Shades of Grey. You like drama, but not the kind where people lose their morals. You’re an adult, so you’re not into pubescent lust. Boomer Lit might be for you. Sandy Curtis has released a Women’s Fiction novel titled Murder, Mayhem & Men […]