: About Me

Trish is an Australian writer of fiction, short and long, and non-fiction work. Her interests range from historical to current affairs with many a side trip through fantasy and horror. Her preferred area of work is fiction; especially speculative fiction where she can push the boundaries of accepted reality. Trish's publishing credits include a film study guide used in local high schools, prize-winning short stories and articles in online e-zines and a local community journal as well as researching, writing and editing of several local study pieces. She currently works in the cultural unit of local government where she edits, writes, files and answers phones on a part-time basis.

Trish regularly participates in editing, proof reading, and critiquing projects with fellow writers. She has also completed courses in creative writing, editing, copyright, graphics software and general interest/research [criminal psychology, Australian and French history, archaeology, time management, internet fraud and many others].

In 2005, Trish undertook a research trip to the United States to revisit the settings for her current novels and do some research on the side for future story ideas. So far, her novels have explored the South West Plains of the USA, the Rocky Mountains in Wyoming and Colorado, and her home-town of Sydney, Australia. In the depths of researching a new novel set in Southern France in the year 270AD, Trish is also expanding the "writer-for-hire" side of her business.

Read more of her articles at http://beginningsmiddlesends.blogspot.com/ or contact her at wordcatcher@hotmail.com

Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How television images affect expectations in relationships

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Sigh... you've just watched your favourite soap or sitcom in which the main couple have argued and made up in a spectacular fashion, have had some good laughs, bonded with their children and made the best love of their entire lives... you turn to your partner with a sultry smile on your lips and, wham! Back to reality. He's wondering what's wrong with your mouth, "Your lips are all crooked...". You're wondering why he can't be as handsome and understanding and romantic as the husband on your favourite show. You make it to the bedroom for a romantic night in, change into something...

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