October 24

Three blogs in three months, I’m still burning.
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My woes with technology give me a headache.
My technology skills are still dismal, but I’ve figured out how to fix it. I’ve begged for help and thankfully, my friend Aditya, has once again, stepped in to support me. I’m forever grateful and I promise I will learn, I will.

News
As you know, I have my new book coming out in 2025. I’m stoked by that. I also have my award-winning novel, Never Surrender, still available for sale on Amazon. I also have printed books available for sale. Please email me at [email protected]. If you’d like to purchase a copy.
On that note, I’m being brave and stepping into the world of, standing in front of a table, with my name on it, stating, HI, my name is Rosie and I’m a writer. I’m attending Logan Bookfest this Saturday, the 2nd November. I’m terrified. I don’t know why, because most people who attend events like this, according to those who have participated in lots of book fairs, are lovely and just want to chat about writing and books. And I can chat. I can chat really well. So, going forward with positivity and belief that I will survive, I purchased more copies of Never Surrender to sell on the day. I also had some postcards for my upcoming release, Her Aussie Protector, designed by my friend, Patty who is about to launch her business, Fresh & Peppy, Digital Design. Patty also designed my table runner. I will make sure to get photo’s and post them on my next blog.


My forever man and I, On October 27, attended the premiere for an Independent Australian Movie, titled, Double or Nothing. Well, what a day I had Sunday. As I mentioned in my last post, my forever man and I attended a Premiere for the movie Double or Nothing, which is an Aussie crime-comedy film about two cousins embarking on a high energy race against the clock to find $50K, when the mob discover one of them has been skimming from their Gold Coast workshop. And it was fabulous. We laughed at the antics of the two leads, Andrew Ian Pope, 'Turbo' and Rowan Howard as 'Nick' Terrific actors who worked well together. We held breath during some of the grittier scenes. I admit, I was amazed by one particular scene. But it proved to me at least. that, a Female villain, is way scarier than a male villain, in my eyes. Erin Connor was cold, calculating and I loved her character. In saying that, Vince Colosimo, a veteran Aussie actor, came damn close to creeping me out. Another big name in the movie, and yes, another Aussie legend, John Jarratt, played his character Col, to perfection. The talented Nicole Payten-Betts played Mel, and what an outstanding performance from her. Nicole also produced this venture. And I know, she worked her butt off. I got to walk the red carpet, exciting. And fun. My forever man and I hopefully will get a decent photo. I did the fan girl thing and approached the actors and managed to ask for a photo. And they said yes. One actor I didn't know was Kayshik Das, who played Patty. So, being brave, I approached him , and not only did we get a photo together, we chatted for a while, he shared a funny story about the electric car scene. Apparently, he didn't know how to drive it, it was a getaway car. This movie is an independent film, and it's a candidate to be nominated for Best Independent Feature at the AACTA awards, and last but by no way least, this movie script was written, directed and produced, by Dru Brown. And as a note to anyone wanting to write and sell a script, I have the info you need. According to John Jarratt and Vince Colosimo, there are three key elements that will encourage an actor to accept a role in a movie. Script. Script. Script. Go see it when it comes to a cinema near you. We need to support our Australian Film industry.

Rosie with Kayshik Das

Rosie with Nicole Payton-Betts

Rosie with Vince Colosimo

Rosie with John Jarratt

Next blog, Will be November. I’ll tell you all about my first venture taking myself to a Bookfest.  
Exciting times ahead. 
Till next time, remember,
Life is to be lived,
Go live yours. 

Love Rosie.