January 3, 2012
by em
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I’ve heard people say that once you’ve emigrated, it’s impossible to go home – to ever really feel like the place is yours again. I thought, what nonsense, but still those words have stuck to me like a rogue piece … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by em
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Lately I’ve been writing about leaving things behind, and that strange pocket of time between deciding to start a brand new life and actually starting it. My new book is about four teenagers who move from London to Melbourne, how … Continue reading
March 9, 2011
by em
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It’s that time of year when I like to get philosophical about the whole Being Here question – I don’t mean “on Earth” but “in Australia”. To be truthful it’s not just once a year that this happens, it’s quite … Continue reading