The Writing Life Journal


Welcome to my Journal (or if you're old school.... my blog)! This is where I'll be sharing a little more about my adventures in writing, from the excitement of reaching a new milestone to the frustrations of staring at a chapter that simply refuses to cooperate.


The journey of a writer isn't just what people see at the end - the final book. It's all the things you learn, the challenges along the way and what it's really like to put years of ideas and imagination onto paper and work towards publication. So if you're interested in my personal reflections, the occasional short story and whatever else I feel inspired to write about.... watch this page.


After all, there's a lot more to this writing thing than simply getting words onto a page!

By Selena Rollason • August 23, 2026
Author Selena Rollason reflects on the emotional challenges of writing fiction inspired by lived experiences, revisiting memories and finding truth in storytelling.
By Selena Rollason • July 14, 2026
A weekend writing retreat at Mt Barney became a turning point in my first novel. A story of creativity, mountain views and precious time with my daughter.
How to write a novel
By Selena Rollason • May 31, 2026
"Let's start at the very beginning, a very good place to start." ~ Julie Andrews (as Maria) in The Sound of Music