Writing to empower young people and children is a topic close to my heart, so I was thrilled to interview Karen Tyrrell, a local Brisbane author and former teacher, about her latest book Stop the Bully. I met Karen virtually through the Monday writing sprint group on facebook (started by Anita Heiss and now chairedContinue reading “Stop the Bully: Karen Tyrrell Writing to Empower the Young”
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Journey Planning
Living in Brisbane is enhanced by knowing how handle public transport, but in the Cassowary Coast there isn’t any to handle so I am seriously rusty about how to do it. So settling in well has meant rediscovering how to navigate it. The internet makes it relatively easy to journey plan your trip by rail,Continue reading “Journey Planning”
Hidden Walks
Originally posted on Following the Crow Song:
Banana Field in Tully Town – June Perkins Every town, urban or rural, has the hidden walks. These are the ones the locals know about and love. These walks can be found in the oddest places. They might be alongside a river, behind a school, near a local…
Experiences of Epiphany in the big Smoke – Part 4
Presenting the Aftermath story is quite emotional. I have to hold back tears as I hear Carolyn’s story once more, even though I know things are pretty cool for her family these days – it makes me think of all the people who have been forced to move away from the area. News stories areContinue reading “Experiences of Epiphany in the big Smoke – Part 4”
Experiences of Epiphany – in the ‘Big Smoke’ Part 3
Saturday Morning 10th March The morning of the aftermath presentation arrives and my friends ask if I’d like to go to the West End Markets before my talk. It seems like a good idea to quell the nerves. It is something to behold though, we arrive to a mellow saxophonist sitting by the entrance. TheContinue reading “Experiences of Epiphany – in the ‘Big Smoke’ Part 3”
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