Who am I, in brief: Female, Australian, avid reader, prolific writer (though reluctant to share but promise to do so soon). Enough said - for now.

My favourites (though I'm known to be capricious)

Favourite authors: Paullina Simons, Tim Winton, Thea Astley, Truman Capote, Minette Walters, Janet Frame, Sylvia Plath, Dylan Thomas

Favourite films: The Castle-"how's the serenity", Pitch Black, Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, Sleepers, One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, The Orphanage