Phil CummingsWhere were you born? Where do you live now? I was born in Pt Broughton South Australia and I now live in the Adelaide foothills.
Where did you go to school?I went to school and grew up in Peterborough in the Mid-North of South Australia.
Did you have a nickname?Seagull
What were you like in school? I was reasonably quiet and I loved playing sport.
What is the naughtiest thing you did? I’d rather not say!
What was your favourite book growing up? To Kill a Mockingbird.
Who is your favourite children’s author? Roald Dahl
What is your favourite food/colour/movie? ANZAC Biscuits / Blue /
It’s a Wonderful Life.
Who inspired you to write? My teachers
How did you get started? Writing poems and lyrics.
How old were you? About 16
Why did you want to be a writer? I love to tell a story.
How do you think up ideas? I observe the world around me, listen to conversations, delve into memories and I do a lot of imagining.
Do you have a special place where you write? My study
What is the best thing about being a writer? Sharing my stories.
Have you had any funny or embarrassing moment as a writer? Too many to mention!
What do you do when you are not writing? I listen to music, play guitar (badly) garden and watch sport.
What would you have chosen to be if you were not a writer? I was a junior primary school teacher for 22 years and would have continued to do that if I hadn’t become a writer.
Which famous person from the past would you like to talk to? Nelson Mandela
Website/blog details
philcummings.com