Juliet Marillier

Nov 8, 2023 | writerunboxed.com | Juliet Marillier |A Song |Kathleen Jennings

Spring is moving into a baking early summer here in Australia; the fire season is already upon us. In a few days I will be travelling to Ireland for a writers’ retreat, and the contrast will be dramatic, with autumn storms in that region unusually fierce this year. Tempting as it is to draw parallels with various world events of the present time, or to comment on climate change, this is my final post for 2023 and I want to end the year on a positive note.

Sep 13, 2023 | writerunboxed.com | Juliet Marillier |A Song |Kathleen Jennings

Is it something about the time of year? The change of season, the weather? Or is it world events (war, climate change, inept politicians) getting to us writers again? Here in Australia winter is turning to spring and nature is in beautiful bloom, but instead of considering new beginnings and positivity, many in my circle of writer friends are expressing weariness, lack of motivation, self-doubt.

Jul 12, 2023 | writerunboxed.com | Juliet Marillier |A Song |Kathleen Jennings

In traditional storytelling, especially in fairy tales, the main characters often don’t have names. Instead they are referred to only by their roles: the tailor, the shepherdess, the knight, the princess, the giant.