Author, ‘Ravensbourne’
Which suburb do you call home, and what’s the vibe like in your neighbourhood?
My suburb is the beautiful Mermaid Waters. We live in a complex that feels a bit like a resort. It backs onto a lake called Lake Wonderland (I just looked it up and found out it was called that). It’s a very appropriate name.
Walk us through your ideal Gold Coast morning. Where do you end up, what are you sipping on, and who’s there?
My ideal Gold Coast morning is driving (or walking, if the weather is nice and I’m not feeling too lazy) to the cafés in Nobby Beach, grabbing a coffee with my friends and hitting the beach. If it’s writing day, then I head to a café or Broadbeach Library.
Where do you take friends and family when you want to show off the Gold Coast?
Definitely to Mohr Café & Deli – it’s the best coffee on the Gold Coast. For dinner, it would have to be Restaurant Labart in Burleigh Heads.
Take us to your favourite place to grab a low-key meal. What do you love about the venue, and what food is on the table?
I discovered Velvet Café & Lounge a couple of months ago. It’s such a cosy venue and they have a toastie called ‘The Rubie Toastie’ or something like that. It’s life-changing.
When you’re having a fun night out, where do you always end up?
I love having drinks at either Sueño Rooftop or Hail Mary.
Your Saturday is completely free. How are you spending it, from the moment you wake up to when you go to bed?
Coffee. Walk. Beach. Writing. Dinner. Reading. Bed.
Where do you love to shop, and what’s been your best find there?
I love going to thrift stores on the Gold Coast. I found a designer dress at one for about $20.
What’s the most Gold Coast thing about you?
Probably my fine line tattoos. I also go to Pilates now.
What do you think people get wrong about the Gold Coast?
That it’s just a holiday destination. Living and working here has made me view it more like home. I’ve witnessed the good and the not-so-good and been charmed by both.
Complete this sentence: You’re not really a Gold Coast local until…
You’re tired of the Pav.
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