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
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The Storyteller’s Old Magic
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
One Show to Rule Them All
I saw Charlie Ross' One Man Lord of the Rings Show, (at least in part) at Melbourne Supanova. I was going to say I can't explain how good it is, but that's a lie, I can and I will. If you don't want read about it secondhand, I recommend you go see it. Anywhere. The show sold … Continue reading One Show to Rule Them All
Smokin’ out the facts on getting your story straight
The thing I was bothered most about while re-watching Alien recently was how, in the middle of space, on a ship with finite resources and processed oxygen, people could casually sit around smoking cigarettes. While smoking is legal it's not sensible and MOST ESPECIALLY IN SPACE. I guess in space no one can hear you wheeze. My main problem with … Continue reading Smokin’ out the facts on getting your story straight
A Year in the Making
So, been blogging for 12 months now. I'm not as prolific as some and seem to be a tiny fish in the blogging ocean but I'm still here and enjoying it. I've discovered a slight obsession with the behind the scenes statistics of it all, which would surprise certain of my highschool maths teachers no … Continue reading A Year in the Making
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’?
Casting Off
About the traps these past few weeks Australian comedian Corinne Grant has been touting her book, Lessons in Letting Go. I've not read it, so this isn't a review. But I've got all inspired by her constant media appearances during this Aussie Spring to do a bit of a seasonal clean. My housemate has joked … Continue reading Casting Off
Random Variable Tabloidery 4#
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Got Novel Ideas Part II
So, previously, I looked at writing skills. But what resources do I need? Puter. Check. Pens, pencils, notepads, post-its and highlighters. Check. Desk and chair. Check. An Office. A room of my own. It has all my books and papers in it and a view of the garden. It is reasonably well-lit and in the … Continue reading Got Novel Ideas Part II
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