A Writer’s Path

Cover of the novel Nikki vs Jess by Liezl Shnookal

Writing Against the Usual Story

I didn’t write Nikki vs Jess to follow the usual story.I wrote it to challenge...
Off Track book cover

Why Off Track Still Matters

When I first wrote Off Track, I thought of it as a story about the...
Off Track in the 1970s

Love and Change in 1970s Australia – Off Track Now $5 Off!

Climb into the back of an old Holden panel van with Lucy and Scotchie for...
Liezl Shnookal with Off Track 2018

Off Track Novel Reviews: What Readers and Critics Are Saying

Me with an earlier edition of Off Track.This story of love, friendship, and the twists...
sunbaking on Shoreham beach 1969

Writing from Memory: Real Moments Behind Off Track

I write from what I know, using memory as scaffolding for the story I want...
Local Reality Show - Blog post by Liezl Shnook

Advice Needed: Do I Change the Ending of My Short Story?

I first wrote Local Reality Show back in 2016. The ending was sparked by a...
Person playing violin amid burning city scene.

The Day I Fell in Love With AI

I never thought I’d say this, but the moment AI handed me the perfect image...
Mobile phone in the bush symbolizing author Liezl Shnookal sharing stories via her website Bush Telegraph XPress.

When Creativity Meets SEO: My Journey Rebuilding Bush Telegraph XPress

For over ten years, my author website, Bush Telegraph XPress, has been home to my...
Old woman sleeping under white blanket in bed and text on a screen - an illustration about story layout options.

To Indent or Not to Indent? That Is the Question!

And honestly – does anyone even care anymore? Well, I do! As a writer, I’ve...
Award-winning author Liezl Shnookal proudly holding up her coming-of-age novels, Nikki vs Jess and Off Track.

Great Holiday Reading

Hooray! Holidays are almost here! While I really enjoy my life, it’s an opportunity to...
Nikki vs Jess boxing match advertisement poster.

An Expensive Mistake

When I first saw this ad for my book, I was thrilled … and full...
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In Several Bookshops

Looking for some holiday reading or a special gift? I'm happy to announce that my...