tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post8009750534681717553..comments2023-04-26T23:35:38.910+10:00Comments on Life on Planet Baby: Literary love: Nikki GemmellJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-24662933906247916292011-12-09T14:59:20.098+11:002011-12-09T14:59:20.098+11:00My goodness, I'm so delighted to see so many o...My goodness, I'm so delighted to see so many of Laura's POTM friends here - so glad you enjoyed this and feel inspired to seek out her books.<br /><br />And lovely to meet you, Josephine - I'll pop over to yours now. Best of luck with the book and I'd love to hear from you when you release it. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-29486286631341988062011-12-04T15:07:19.068+11:002011-12-04T15:07:19.068+11:00I hopped over here from POTM Club and I'm so g...I hopped over here from POTM Club and I'm so glad you linked. I enjoyed your snippets of Planet Baby and I chuckled at several references. Also, I was delighted to "meet" Nikki Gemmel. She sounds lovely in all sorts of ways.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day!Elihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965232643763861940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-41584108728227702392011-12-03T20:07:45.631+11:002011-12-03T20:07:45.631+11:00I'm so glad you submitted this to POTM Club, f...I'm so glad you submitted this to POTM Club, for I have never heard of her or her books. Sounds like great reads, based on your and all the commenters enthusiasm! She sounds like a great inspiration. Must. Seek. Out. XOLTravel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-13067551819562682302011-12-02T19:45:49.434+11:002011-12-02T19:45:49.434+11:00Hi Jane,
I wandered over here from Laura's blo...Hi Jane,<br />I wandered over here from Laura's blog, and so glad I did! You have completely sold me on the books, I cannot wait to read them. I am really interested in the modern sociology/ psychology of women and identity, and how our bodies carry our perceived cultural burdens. I blog about living unconventionally, but my "professional" identity is as a body worker specializing in women's health, helping women to heal from difficult experiences in this world that are specific to gender. Anyway, just thought I'd say hello, now to go read more...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747747919718890319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-8335797549609695812011-11-29T13:21:36.107+11:002011-11-29T13:21:36.107+11:00Hello, I saw Fullers Bookshop has tweeted your pos...Hello, I saw Fullers Bookshop has tweeted your post and so I followed. I also love Nikki's writing. You must read her book Why you are Australian. She writes so beautifully of motherhood. I also enjoy her regular weekend columns in the Australian. If you do start your regular series, my current book which is being released by Pan Macmillan in May 2012 is a murder mystery set in Tasmania. It's called Poet's Cottage. <br />Thanks for your lovely post. Its a great pic of the two of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-58459040226659427792011-11-21T13:29:53.216+11:002011-11-21T13:29:53.216+11:00Oh Emma, we have so much in common, don't we? ...Oh Emma, we have so much in common, don't we? J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-34497289359501670092011-11-20T14:44:36.673+11:002011-11-20T14:44:36.673+11:00Am so thrilled for you, I loved The Bride Stripped...Am so thrilled for you, I loved The Bride Stripped Bare! Was one of the first books I read with my book club! Love the sound of Why I am an Australian. xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634383197755226856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-5660166046468649562011-11-18T11:03:20.176+11:002011-11-18T11:03:20.176+11:00Amanda, I think you are incredible even finding th...Amanda, I think you are incredible even finding the time to blog with a newborn and a toddler. Bravo, my friend! J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86743694302773445452011-11-17T17:44:54.074+11:002011-11-17T17:44:54.074+11:00'Why I Am Australian' is on my 'to rea...'Why I Am Australian' is on my 'to read' list so will have to add Nikki's latest book to my list too. Her description of her writing set up hit home with me too as I sit here typing one handed whilst nursing Sophie :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14697932926715802541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-64711499941279444092011-11-17T15:54:13.892+11:002011-11-17T15:54:13.892+11:00So glad you enjoyed this post, Claire and Miss Mel...So glad you enjoyed this post, Claire and Miss Melissa. <br /><br />Let me know what you think of 'Why I am Australian', Melissa - I'm looking forward to reading it myself. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-6534712958412721432011-11-17T04:53:15.111+11:002011-11-17T04:53:15.111+11:00OMG- I am gonna stalk that gorgeous intelligent am...OMG- I am gonna stalk that gorgeous intelligent amazing woman and mamma of 4!!<br /><br />I 'm hitting Amazon now!!<br /><br />I am a huuuuge reader Janey- Gorgeous Simone (Bottom of the Washing Basket) and I swap and share books often- so I am going to be in heaven here!!<br /><br />Thanks honey for the great tale of your meeting her- she is seriously cool- block colours and all!!!<br /><br />Melissa xxMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074540828366946650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-11294241097680019962011-11-14T22:18:25.627+11:002011-11-14T22:18:25.627+11:00This is a fabulous post Jane! What a wonderful opp...This is a fabulous post Jane! What a wonderful opportunity!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05046692857255775801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-90190669365569619352011-11-14T21:24:49.051+11:002011-11-14T21:24:49.051+11:00Oh and Kat, no, she was a bit coy about the ages o...Oh and Kat, no, she was a bit coy about the ages of her children so I didn't ask. J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-78726271539353717302011-11-14T21:24:16.626+11:002011-11-14T21:24:16.626+11:00Oh my stars! I loved reading every single comment ...Oh my stars! I loved reading every single comment here. Nikki really has some huge adherents here - fabulous.<br /><br />@Teresa Thanks for that compliment - I hope your Book Club members enjoy her latest beauty.<br /><br />@Kate So happy to give you the hot tip ☺. Enjoy!<br /><br />@Jo I totally agree with you about the length of the chapters - I edited the post to emphasise that! She was just the most delightful, down-to-earth person you could hope to meet. I came away starry-eyed. So are you an old Hobartian? Fullers is such a treasure, isn't it?<br /><br />@Terese You make me giggle. Sorry to make you jealous ☺. <br /><br />@Beth I thought you followed through on Ann's recommendation - my copy of that one is on order and I'm looking forward to it. Enjoy the latest!<br /><br />@Le I want to re-read 'Bride' - I wonder whether I'll feel different now I have the pixies. And I'm delighted about the auction result ☺.<br /><br />@ Deb, Rhi, Wendz and Sarah Go for it!<br /><br />@Janelle Lovely to meet you and thanks for hopping aboard. 'Pleasure' is on my wishlist, as in fact are all her other books. Thanks for the support for the 'Literary love' segment idea.<br /><br />@Kat Oh Lovely, if only I had known you were a fan, we could have gone together. Boo! I am so impressed that you've read all her books - that's my dream. And yes, I'd love to have a chat but let's not wait for me to finish the book as it may still take a while, short chapters notwithstanding ☺.<br /><br />J xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743336097657087832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-77658127875034517102011-11-13T10:39:41.199+11:002011-11-13T10:39:41.199+11:00Oh gosh I *wish* I had known she was here as I wou...Oh gosh I *wish* I had known she was here as I would have LOVED to have come with you Jane!<br />I have just finished (last week) reading "With My Body" and I have read all of her books, except maybe one.<br />Too true about trying to find time to read, I seem to do it in 5 min bursts - a bit at brekkie, a bit at lunch and maybe a bit before bedtime. (nothing like a disjointed read!)<br />Luckily Nikki's books are easy to read and you will find that particulary true of "With My Body."<br />She actually inspires and reminds me that I always wanted to be an author.<br />Maybe one day in amongst the chaos of 4 children I will find time to start that novel.<br />Would love to catch up and chat about Nikki's books sometime.<br />Enjoy and lets have a chat when you have finished reading it. <br />There were certainly some bits I could relate to.<br />Ps I am also inspired that she has recently had another baby at 45. Did she say how old her other children are now?Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942300231374421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-34382232476875376302011-11-13T01:29:37.536+11:002011-11-13T01:29:37.536+11:00Hi Jane
Have just found your blog and love it.
I, ...Hi Jane<br />Have just found your blog and love it.<br />I, too, am a fan of Nikki Gemmell. As a journalist and author, I really admired her for writing 'The Bride Stripped Bare'. It must have taken a lot of courage. Have you seen her book 'Pleasure: An Almanac for the Heart'? It's full of lovely insights and advice about life.<br />Do start a 'Literary Love' series. It's always intriguing to see how others write. Maggie Alderson would be a great one to do.<br />Looking forward to reading more of your lovely posts!<br />Janelle McCulloch<br />janellemccullochlibraryofdesign.blogspot.comJanelle McCullochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006727386237836016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86635231599839190762011-11-12T20:53:04.656+11:002011-11-12T20:53:04.656+11:00How fabulous Jane, it sounds like a real thrill. I...How fabulous Jane, it sounds like a real thrill. I read Cleave and Shiver years ago (they're still on my bookshelf) but for some reason never got around to Bride. I will now - it's on my library list.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432884881847945178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-42884367323728770792011-11-12T20:44:48.012+11:002011-11-12T20:44:48.012+11:00What a fabulous account of your day. You have made...What a fabulous account of your day. You have made me so curious about these books - never heard of them - and now I am going to dig out what I can about them with a view to purchasing them. <br /><br />Thanks.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257653410136495378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-81472873063467550332011-11-12T20:31:18.079+11:002011-11-12T20:31:18.079+11:00I love Nikki too, have read all of her books and c...I love Nikki too, have read all of her books and can't wait to get this new one. My favourite for years was Shiver. Soooo jealous that you got to meet and speak to her, you lucky duck! <br />x RhiRhi@FlourChildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970799811800725500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-89608336915382930982011-11-12T19:37:20.253+11:002011-11-12T19:37:20.253+11:00HI Jane, what a lovely thing to have done. I thoug...HI Jane, what a lovely thing to have done. I thought I was well and truly "booked out" having spent the day organising and manning our school book fair. However,you have reminded me I really enjoyed the Bride Stripped Bare and now I will look out for Nikkis new book.The Moerkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052384345158012756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-25453005643227201072011-11-12T18:29:18.127+11:002011-11-12T18:29:18.127+11:00hello dear one - what a lovely adventure for you ....hello dear one - what a lovely adventure for you ... no I loved the birde till about 3/4 the way thru then it lost me or I lost the plot or something ... I got annoyed with the main character or something such like .... it was a long time ago ... she is a great writer none the less and this was an amazing insight into a creative soul - best le ps we got the house ya :) xoxLe https://www.blogger.com/profile/02512019595616824067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-86889819756733960192011-11-12T15:19:22.676+11:002011-11-12T15:19:22.676+11:00You lucky thing!
Ann told me about "Why you a...You lucky thing!<br />Ann told me about "Why you are Australian" a few months ago after I wrote a post about my feelings about my Welsh versus Australian identity and once I got hold of a copy I just couldn't turn the pages fast enough! <br />I haven't yet got around to getting her latest book, but next time I see it I'll be buying. I always thought that she would be a nice person as her writing in The Australian strikes me as very natural and understanding. I'm glad your meeting experience confirms this.<br />xBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00071999450731273883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-85848642672170638392011-11-12T14:27:37.508+11:002011-11-12T14:27:37.508+11:00Jane I am so utterly JEALOUS. I could not put '...Jane I am so utterly JEALOUS. I could not put 'The Bride Stripped Bare' down!!! You got to see her, listen to her, 'touch' her AND get and autograph!!!!<br /><br />I could not live without reading a book of any sort. If I really think about it, my love of stationery and all things paper goes hand in glove with my love of books. <br /><br />My first contact with Nikki Gemmell was when she worked for Triple J, eons ago. She is a very talented writer and journo. You've encouraged me to 'go forth and purchase', although I need to finish Billy Connolly's 'Route 66' story first!...TAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03354550357128384777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-90373692593072246272011-11-12T06:39:11.395+11:002011-11-12T06:39:11.395+11:00I must admit I have not read any of those books. W...I must admit I have not read any of those books. Will be buying them this week-end and hopefully finding time to read them. I am so glad you were able to go and meet her and have some time out for yourself. <br />Thank you for such a great review. When I have my book published maybe you could review it for me (sigh...)Paulinehttp://paulines-paulines.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3257012568697296973.post-35824460186928632862011-11-12T02:08:13.221+11:002011-11-12T02:08:13.221+11:00Tis the perfect page-turner for those on 'plan...Tis the perfect page-turner for those on 'planet baby' or with any kind of equally busy life as is marked by micro-chapters that enable you to dive into the world of With My Body in stolen minutes of the day/night. I have at least 5 books currently on the go but this is the first have actually read through due to format and the urgency with with it is written matching my own propelling of time! An easy read with references to much deeper worlds if you want to go there. <br /><br />Loving Nikki's addition to The Weekend Australian. Missing Hobart and Fullers Bookshop ;)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03953520166230356263noreply@blogger.com