• Home
  • About
    • About Treefall Writing
    • About Melinda Tognini
    • Comments Policy
  • My Books
    • Many Hearts, One Voice
    • Tales From Our Home
    • Other Publications
  • Young Writers: Competitions
  • Work with Me
    • Workshops
    • Mentoring & critiquing
    • Oral history
    • Working in schools
  • Blog
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Family history
    • Young writers
  • Contact
  • Home
  • About
    • About Treefall Writing
    • About Melinda Tognini
    • Comments Policy
  • My Books
    • Many Hearts, One Voice
    • Tales From Our Home
    • Other Publications
  • Young Writers: Competitions
  • Work with Me
    • Workshops
    • Mentoring & critiquing
    • Oral history
    • Working in schools
  • Blog
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Family history
    • Young writers
  • Contact

Deborah Burrows

6 Degrees of Separation, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
December 3, 2022
6 Degrees of Separation: From The Snow Child to The Glass House premium
Welcome back to Six Degrees of Separation, where bookish types all begin with the same book title and link it to six others in any way their minds decide to make connections. This month’s starting point is The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey. Set in Alaska during the 1920s, it is apparently based on a […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
January 22, 2019
19 Books to Read in 2019 premium
I have an eclectic reading taste, as you’ll discover if you check out the list of books I hope to read this year. Some have won awards, others are by favourite authors, and still more have caught my eye simply because they sound like a great weekend read. This year, I’m not committing to any […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
March 13, 2018
18 Books to Read in 2018 (part 2) premium
Last week I shared 9 of 18 books I aim to read in 2018. I bought most of those titles at the Perth Writers Week. Although a few of the following titles also caught my attention because of Perth Writers Week, most of them are simply an eclectic mix of books that appeal to me. […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
6 Degrees of Separation, Reading
February 3, 2018
6 Degrees of Separation: From Lincoln in the Bardo to … premium
Another month – the first of 2018 – has whizzed by, although at a more relaxed pace than usual due to school holidays. Now, it’s back into the school routine, and re-claiming a regular writing rhythm. In the meantime, let’s play the light-hearted, literary version of Six Degrees of Separation. If you haven’t played before, […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
6 Degrees of Separation, Reading, Reviews & Recommendations
August 5, 2017
6 Degrees of Separation: From Pride and Prejudice to Ambulance Girls premium
Welcome back to Six Degrees of Separation, where Kate from booksaremyfavouriteandbest gives us the title of a book, and we link it to six others in any way we want. Please join in – it’s easy and fun, and I’d love to hear the random connections your mind makes! This month’s starting book is Pride and Prejudice, […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
6 Degrees of Separation, Reading
October 1, 2016
6 Degrees of Separation: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close premium
Welcome back to Six Degrees of Separation, a literary meme in which Kate from booksaremyfavouriteandbest gives us the title of a book, and we link it to six others in any way we wish. It’s easy, and fun, so please play along. This month’s starting point is Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer. […]
premium
Continue Reading ...
Melinda Tognini
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Email
Page 1 of 212»

Sign-Up to my Monthly Newsletter

Sign up here to receive regular writing resources, research tips and creative prompts, as well as reading recommendations and MAD links. 

Privacy

Read my full privacy policy here , but essentially I promise to keep your information confidential and not pass on your details to any 3rd parties. Ever.

Blog Categories

  • Reading
    • Reading recommendations
    • 6 Degrees of Separation
    • Stories that matter
    • My story
    • Five Faves
    • Reading
  • Writing
    • Writing
    • Writing prompts
    • Writing quotes
    • Writing resources
    • Creating space for your story
    • Family History
    • Young Writers

What I’m Reading

goodreads

Australian Society of Authors

asa_logo_col

Interesting Blogs

  • speakupforthose
  • wwwssnaveenravi
  • Stephen McAlpine
  • Reid on Writing
  • My summer as a chaplain
  • Natasha Orme
  • Treefall Writing
  • Gove Peninsula Festival: Nhulunbuy East Arnhem Land
  • Memoir Notes
  • Write Note Reviews
  • isobelblackthorn.com
  • Theresa Kaminski
  • Booklength Project Group
  • Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer
  • Mirymom's Blog
  • Latest Comments

    Thanks, Margaret. I thought Chloe Hooper's book was particularly interesting because of the way she weaves different elements together, but just a note that it is essentially a recovery narrative, which may or may not be what you're looking given your daughter's experience x
    In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Western Lane to Bedtime Story
    An intriguing chain. I like the look of Between Water and the Night Sky. And the Chloe Hooper interests me because my daughter had exactly this to face when my son-in-law was dying. But each of these look interesting. Great post!
    In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Western Lane to Bedtime Story
    Thank you, Davida! I Am, I Am, I Am has become my favourite memoir as a collection of essays I have read to date. But yes, heartbreaking in some many different ways!
    In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Western Lane to Bedtime Story

    Recent Posts

    • Why I Write
    • 6 Degrees of Separation: From Western Lane to Bedtime Story
    • Creative Writing Prompts: Winter
    • Podcasts Worth Listening To: Books and Writing
    • 6 Degrees of Separation: From Hydra to The Odyssey
    • Creative Writing Prompts: Walking in Their Shoes

    Follow or Contact Melinda Tognini

    • Facebook
    • Email
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    Melinda Tognini (c) 2023 | Site by ICTECH