There's power in names. The names we're given, the names we choose for ourselves. The titles we earn and the ones we think we out grow. To name something is to pin it down, collate it, categorise it, accept or dismiss it. And also to place it in context - a text - a story. Stories … Continue reading The Storyteller’s Old Magic
Writing
Some thoughts about Fairy Tales (Intro)
In lieu of the recent International Women's Day and ACMI's special conference on Fairy Tales, which I couldn't attend (sob). I'm currently working on presenting here what I think Fairy Tales are and what they're for, inspired by tertiary study at La Trobe University (a long while ago), a metric tonne of reading (creative and theoretical) and … Continue reading Some thoughts about Fairy Tales (Intro)
When Sequels Attack II
Buffy the TV show was a reboot and it was successful as it took what worked from the original film, which was basically the title, and built on it. Pretty much the TV program changed the direction of and created a compelling mythos for what was a forgettable film with an interesting premise and little … Continue reading When Sequels Attack II
2011 – we’ve got some work to do
Now we're gettin' someplace It's been a good writing start to 2011. I've had a short story published in Ricochet Magazine (edition two) in January, a very short story accepted by Capsule Fiction and a different one awaiting editing at another journal, plus my first post published about reading and writing as well as a second article accepted about what … Continue reading 2011 – we’ve got some work to do
The long and short of it
2014 Update. Since blogging this in 2011 and writing my review of Liam Davison's Collected Stories a few years before that, I wish to acknowledge the passing of Davison and his wife on board Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in Ukraine. I, like many, am saddened by the loss of such a talented story teller. I am honoured … Continue reading The long and short of it
Writing? Tell ’em you’re dreamin’?
You know how other people's dreams are usually boring? I'll try not to be. But remember, you volunteered to read this. I don't often recall dreams. Pretty sure I undergo the usual REM and sleep cycles, so I know I dream. But the other night I dreamed and I remembered. It hasn't faded away yet … Continue reading Writing? Tell ’em you’re dreamin’?
Botox Rouge!
So the big news, other than news is Nicole Kidman has admitted to using Botox. I think my response is big whoop. Which is semi-polite Australian for 'who cares'? It's like my electrician admitting to liking hip hop instead of pub rock. I don't care as long as it doesn't affect the job he does when uncrossing wires or … Continue reading Botox Rouge!
Letters help
This weekend Marieke Hardy will be holding a Women of Letters, event in the City of Literature that is Melbourne. It's a kind of lunch where writers will read their letters to the Best Present they Ever Received to get into the spirit of the season and also to raise funds for the animal rescue … Continue reading Letters help
The Breaker
Film review of Breaker Morant Bruce Beresford’s award winning Breaker Morant (1980) is perhaps one of the most memorable war stories on film, not for its visceral realism (for that see Saving Private Ryan), but for its depiction of the effect of political and moral decisions on individuals in war. In essence a courtroom drama, … Continue reading The Breaker
Random Variable Tabloidery 4#
Personals and Positions Vacant Dream of working in law enforcement? The Administration seeks qualified deputies to combat crime in areas such as theft and squatting, while insuring public safety. Be prepared for long but rewarding hours. Uniform and horse supplied. Contact Nottingham Sheriff’s Dept for a PD. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Elderly gent, deer farmer and charity worker … Continue reading Random Variable Tabloidery 4#
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