The hero’s journey: How it helped me find my story The hero’s journey is a classic storytelling template used in ancient myths, films, TV series and novels. Here’s how it helped me bring shape and meaning to my memoir. by Diane • May 8, 2023May 8, 2023
You say smokve, I say smokava: A tale of grammar, marmalade and the taste of victory Croatian grammar has always perplexed me. Find out how a jar of fig marmalade gave me a taste of grammatical victory. by Diane • October 20, 2022May 8, 2023
What’s in a name and does it even matter? Diane. Dijana. Dijan. Dajen. Dajana. Daniela. Dani. In Croatia, I get called so many different versions of my name. Does it matter? by Diane • August 18, 2022April 22, 2023
Uncovering my parents’ home ground with the Sveti Mihovil Mountaineering Club I wanted to better acquaint myself with Šibenik-Knin county, where my parents were born and raised. So I joined the local mountaineering club. by Diane • July 4, 2022April 22, 2023
The tale of Miss Erceg and the Kindy kids I don’t know if it was a Covid pivot or destiny, but last year I found myself working in a kindergarten. by Diane • January 4, 2021May 8, 2023
Finding adventure closer to home on the Cape to Cape track When Western Australia’s border closed in April 2020, I realised it was time to stop making excuses and start exploring my home state. by Diane • November 19, 2020April 22, 2023
My latest mistake and what I learned from it Earlier this year, I hired a writing coach. It didn’t end well, but I learned a lot. by Diane • September 15, 2020April 22, 2023
My favourite Antarctic memoir Meet Jennie Darlington, a 21-year-old newlywed who became one of the first women to overwinter in Antarctica. by Diane • July 24, 2020April 22, 2023
Why I’m Writing a Memoir I didn’t plan to write a memoir but sometimes you just have to follow your heart. by Diane • June 16, 2020April 22, 2023
A Love Letter to the Antarctic Treaty This week, I would have been in Helsinki attending the 43rd Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting. Here’s a taste of what I’m missing. by Diane • May 26, 2020April 22, 2023
