Category Archives: festivals

True Narratives: Oz Comic Con 2022

Women – what is our true narrative? What is the importance of giving ‘diverse’ women voices? How can we be empowered to tell ‘our truths’ of the way we see the world, without being trapped in stereotypes. What is a woman’s voice? How is it different from a man’s? These were just some of theContinue reading “True Narratives: Oz Comic Con 2022”

Volta – a Turn for Poetry

Images Courtesy for Queensland Poetry Festival, It’s been 10 months, since a live poetry event for the Queensland Poetry Festival (QPF). So, it was perhaps this that led to such anticipation and a within minutes booked out venue for the first Volta (an Italian term for the ‘turn’ in thought or argument in a sonnet,Continue reading “Volta – a Turn for Poetry”

Ian Hallmond, Festival Founder Says

June brings warmth of spirit plus a wealth of experience with her, and I feel privileged to have worked with her on the past two,’ Ink of Light: Baha’i Writers’ Festivals’. Her commitment and enthusiasm is infectious to any project, and her sense of professionalism in representing other creatives is commendable. It has been aContinue reading “Ian Hallmond, Festival Founder Says”

Magic Fish Dreaming at APT 9

I read some Magic Fish Dreaming poems as well as a poem inspired by Sydney Long’s painting Spirit of the Plains daily over the three days of the festival. It was so much fun to share these poems and the story behind their inspirations. I loved performing my new ‘Brolga’ poem and ‘Cassowary Chat’ withContinue reading “Magic Fish Dreaming at APT 9”