November 24

November 24
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Four Months: Four Blogs. Go me

My month so far.
I’ve made a concentrated effort to post onto my rosiemiles facebook every few days. And consistency does pay off. I’m growing my list of followers. It’s slow, but it’s moving in the right direction. I’m hopeful that by January 25, I’ll have my newsletter sorted. ​

Logan Bookfest
Last month, I mentioned that I was attending Logan Bookfest, my first venture out as an author. My friend Patty, from Fresh & Peppy, Digital Design, created my table runner, and also crafted some postcards to advertise my new book, Her Aussie Protector. She did a fabulous job, and my table looked fabulous. 
I was terrified but once I met Jackie Matjasec, creator of The Simple Budget, who was my table buddy, the day flew, and it ended up being a wonderful experience. I talked to heaps of lovely people and met numerous authors, most of them locals. And I even sold some books. The event organizer did a fabulous job. I will be coming back next year. 
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Rosie & Patty

Rosie Miles Display table ​

Time Away: 
Time away is magic. This month my forever man and I travelled by train to Rockhampton, where we caught up with family who were taking a break from travelling around this huge country of ours in their caravan.  And we had a terrific few days catching up, eating, drinking, and walking. We stayed at Kinka Beach, on the Capricorn coast, a truly beautiful spot. While there we visited Emu Creek. I was blown away by the most impressive memorials for our fallen soldiers, from all wars. Just heartbreaking. ​

Next Challenge
After being brave and doing the Bookfest, I put my hand up again, to step out of my comfort zone. This time, I’m presenting at a Write N Sip night along with two fabulous authors, Alison L Robson, and Tracey Rosen.  We will be hosting this event at the Whisky Room at Mudgerabah, down the Gold Coast. The night is based around Hallmark Christmas Movies. We are going to have a great night. 

IDEAS.
As a writer, people ask me, where do I get my ideas. And I honestly have no idea.  Her Aussie Protector came about when I volunteered at a charity, named Rosie's friends on the Streets. run by the church. Volunteers go around to bakeries and shops, where the owners of the shops donate goods, left over from the days business.  The donations are brought to the church hall, where the food is cut into potions and packed into trays. Urns are filled with boiling water, so our people can have soups and other hot drinks. When we get to the area, we set up chairs, then get the food ready for the people to come and choose. What more important, in my eyes, is the conversations made with these people, who for whatever reason find themselves on the Streets.  Some stories are heart wrenching, some, not so bad. Not all are homeless, some people just need someone to chat to. Rosie's offers food, friendship and conversations. And believe it or not, laughter.  Volunteering there sparked my imagination, from that, Her Aussie Protector, took shape. I can’t wait for you all to read this book.     
Till next time, remember,
Life is to be lived,
Go live yours. 

Love Rosie.

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