Blog - Carolyn Tate

‘Into the water I go to lose my mind and find my soul.’ This quote is on a framed poster sitti…

It’s been a tough week as we all come to terms with the US election results and the potential ripp…

‘I believe that storytelling is the soul of activism,’ said Malala Yousafzai in a recent intervi…

Spring is in the air! Can you feel it? Spring is a time of renewal, rebirth and recommitment. For wr…

Carolyn Tate is a writer, river-swimmer and the 2024 Birrarung Riverfest Producer. On the three-year…

It’s too cold and dark. I had a poor sleep. I’m not feeling well. These were all the excuses rol…

Have you watched the Paramount Plus TV series Fake yet? It stars Australian actors Asher Keddie and…

Last week I posted a story on LinkedIn about my grandmother Elsie losing her voice and received an a…

At age 24, in 1931, in the rural Murray Mallee region of South Australia, my grandmother Elsie was m…

Imagine you’re in a lift with a potential agent or publisher. They ask what you’re writing. You…

I’m in love with cold and wild water swimming. It’s an essential practice in my life. The ocean…

I‘ve just completed the Portuguese Camino with my partner, Ric. This trip was to mark 60 years aro…