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Out and About With Amongst Sisters – October Markets

Like many self-published authors I have found that selling  (or at least trying to sell) the book is hard.  I know that while the Amongst Sisters isn’t going to be everyones cup of tea it isn’t rubbish as everyone who … Continue reading

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Amongst Sisters Launch Party: 21 Sept in Marrickville!

You are invited to join us for an evening of though provoking conversation, entertainment and fun as we launch the Amongst Sisters book, blog and Not- For-Profit foundation. Amongst Sisters has been built on the belief that while love, confidence … Continue reading

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Women in Science

After reading New Scientist this week I must say that even though I knew that science is still so obviously a male dominated domain I am shocked at how dire the figures are for participation by women.  Apparently the odds … Continue reading

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Why we should’t ban the burqua

So one minute we are complaining that our girls are going out in next to nothing, flashing their rude bits and leaving nothing to the imagination and the next we are on TV, blogs and the radio calling for a … Continue reading

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Baby you can drive my car.

Unless that is, you live in Saudi Arabia.  The Driving for Change initiative ran during June this year with the purpose of drawing attention to the fact that it is still illegal for women to get behind the wheel in … Continue reading

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Selling Out Our Beauty. A Misguided March

What on earth has happened for us (women) to want to re-claim the word SLUT? Ok so when a police man told a group of women that they should maybe consider dressing differently to avoid being harassed then I have … Continue reading

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