Around 18 months ago I set up a YouTube channel as an author. I hoped for it to be another way to reach readers. Instead it attracted other authors who were along the journey with me which was great - I met some wonderful people and it made me think about my writing process more. But I think I was so excited to start that I didn't really think through whether it was something I wanted to do long-term, or even if it suited my personality. I'm high in Input and Learner in my Cl

Hello everyone! October has flown by in a blur and here we are in November before I could blink! As many of my readers are based in the US, November means Thanksgiving, but regardless of where you're based, I think it's always valuable to spend time reflecting on what we're grateful for and thinking about what we appreciate in our lives. There's a quote by Cicero that really resonated with me this month: "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all ot

Hello everyone! It's hard to believe we're already well into October. The weather is finally getting warmer here in Victoria, and I'm...

I celebrated today with a treat at the cafe – I've just sent my first mystery novel off to the editor! "Heist at Bitterport Savings Bank"...

I'm delighted to announce that Second Chance Christmas is now available! This Christmas in July romance set in the shared Bindarra Creek...

I'm thrilled to share that my latest romance, Smokescreens and Hedges , is now available! This one has been quite a journey to bring to...

I have some thrilling news to share with you all – I've signed a book contract! This one is quite different from my usual romance novels,...

It's been months since I last wrote a blog post, sorry! Time has absolutely flown by, and so much has happened in my writing life. If...

It's been a month since I left my 9-5 job to focus on writing. Time to reflect on what's working, what's not and my plans for next month.

The 1st draft of Hope Creek book 3 is complete. Now onto editing...

I've made the decision to quit my 9-5 job and try to be a full-time author and creative. Find out why, how and what's next!

I'm a motorhome-dwelling Australian author of small town romance. I want to bring you along for my writing and travel journeys.

Hi, I'm Kerrie Paterson, a roving writer. I'm a romance author, and freelance writer. I live in my small motorhome and travel Australia.