My new novel LIARS a murder mystery is out. Thanks @Wil_Anderson for nice cover words.
'Riveting saga of small town lies and deceit...much like Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series...warmth and humour... plot twists.' @BplusPNews
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@echo_publishing
So excited to get first copies of my new crime novel THE WRITERS ROOM. 7 writers. One murder. Everyone's telling stories. Out in Novemeber, but can pre-order here. https://t.co/aD58LhKMXQ #summerreads@echo_publishing
For those who tune in each week to hear me play music and blather with @Jamesologhlin on ABC Sydney - hello to you and your mothers from me and mine - our regular Friday slot moves for one week only to today. Same bat time (1.30), same bat channel (702). Be there AND be square.
People say "Trust your gut. If you feel something, act on it." But often our feelings push us to act impulsively. Anger rarely prompts sensible action. When should we trust our feelings, and when shouldn't we? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
How do we talk to those who are dying? Do you try to act normal and pretend it’s business as usual, or is everything different now? Why does it feel so awkward? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
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Why aren’t resources shared evenly across the health system? Why can getting an ADHD diagnosis be so challenging? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
What determines how high your libido is? Are some people asexual? Is our level of sexual desire more a reflection of our biology, or our personality? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
Why do some people cry every week, while others haven’t cried since they were four? How do we strike the right balance between controlling our emotions, but not repressing them? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
Why is trust in government and media declining? What can be done to restore trust in our institutions? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdXEl7
Are some people loners from birth, or is it a learned behaviour? Is it okay to be a loner? Can it be unhealthy? new pod w @ian_hickie and me
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
More listener questions. What is an existential crisis? What is the connection between bipolar disorder and the body clock? How much do we know about what really goes on behind anyone else’s eyes? New pod w @ian_hickie and me
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
What is consciousness? Is it being aware of your thoughts? What does it have to do with our memory, feelings and imagination? Do we all experience it in the same way? Are animals conscious? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
What happens when you realise that some of the things you dreamed of happening in your life, aren’t ever going to happen? How do you make peace with reality? new pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
How should people discuss their mental illness with an employer? Should you disclose it a job interview? After you have been offered a job? Or not at all? new pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
Why are some people tidy and others messy? If you’re tidy, does it mean you’re organised? If you untidy at home, does it suggest your whole life is a mess?A bit of myth-busting. New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
Australia will soon ban many social media platforms for those under 16. Is it a good idea? Will it help young people? Does the evidence in favour of the ban stack up? Will there be unintended consequences? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
Do you have a favourite child? Were you a favourite child? Or the opposite? How can being, or not being, the favourite affect us? Is it really a parent’s fault if they like one kid more than the others? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
How do you tie your shoelaces, slice onions and type? Is it just repetition and muscle memory? Or is your brain in charge, directing every movement? How do our brain and body interact to get us through the day? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
What relationship challenges can those with bipolar disorder and other moods disorders face? What about those in relationships with them? How can those challenges best be dealt with? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
As we age, should we accept the fact that we are slowing down, or struggle against it? What is the best mix of fighting and accepting? New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF
How can a manic episode affect someone’s sexuality? Plus, new research on Melatonin underlines the importance of taking care of your body clock. New pod w @ian_hickie and me @BrainMind_Usyd
https://t.co/e1AiMdYcaF