Been a bit quiet of late here, I make to no apologies since this a blog, not a cure for cancer. But if you want explanations, there's been life, study and assignment deadlines, work and the odd random visit to hospital. As you do. Anyway, none of the above have stopped me from writing and … Continue reading On Writing, analogies and um, writing
Stories
First words of a green eyed girl
This is a story and the story is mine. It may explain why I’m interested in telling stories. It may even explain the title of this blog and why there were certain people in the world who once thought I could never have had a blog or a story published, or perhaps even a job. It's why … Continue reading First words of a green eyed girl
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’?
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
Banana Loop
Below is my very first real attempt at a short story as an adult. Thanks to short story writer John Holton for his class and inspiration a good few years ago now. Since it never was published anywhere else, I present it to you, Gentle Reader. Enjoy. Banana Loop A man slipped on a banana … Continue reading Banana Loop
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