HerCanberraCourtney Hope, Author at HerCanberra

How to clear writer’s block this National Novel Writing Month

Courtney Hope — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 19:10:58 +0000

It’s National Novel Writing Month! For those who don’t know—National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is a challenge for budding writers, where you commit to writing 50,000 words of a...

Seven ways to celebrate Halloween in Canberra

Courtney Hope — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 20:10:45 +0000

It's that time of year again when all the ghouls come out to play. And play hard they do! This year, Halloween is heating up with some pretty spooktacular parties and...

Four of the best vegan brunch options in Canberra

Courtney Hope — Sun, 04 Aug 2019 20:15:00 +0000

Love having a long, lazy brunch on the weekends but find it hard to avoid the classic bacon, eggs, and sausages? Luckily for us vegans, thanks to popular demand on...

Five Unwritten Rules of Dog Walking

Courtney Hope — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:15:55 +0000

Rain, hail or shine, I walk my dog twice a day. It’s his favourite thing to do, and I often joke that his Halloween costume should be that of a...

Who will be crowned Miss Burlesque ACT?

Courtney Hope — Sun, 19 May 2019 20:15:14 +0000

There is nothing quite like stepping onto the stage and artfully taking your clothes off to a cheering crowd. The art of burlesque is a diverse way for performers to...

Sink your teeth into the best horror fiction

Courtney Hope — Mon, 22 Apr 2019 20:00:24 +0000

I love reading and writing horror stories. As such, I have devoured hundreds of tales from horror writers over time. Horror stories tend to be imaginative and emotive, and while...

Best. Chardy. Ever: party among the vines

Courtney Hope — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:05:20 +0000

Gone are the days when the only festival happening in Canberra was Floriade. Of course, we all love our iconic flower fest. However, Canberra's festival scene has come in leaps...

Sink your teeth into these brand new shows

Courtney Hope — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 19:05:14 +0000

While we’re waiting for the return of Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead and Brooklyn 99, here are some brand-new binge-worthy shows to keep you occupied. Get in on the...