I set this writing challenge — writing for 20 minutes without using the letter ‘e’ — as a prompt for Tuesday’s Write Night at FAWWA, inspired by my friend Sue’s suggestion and the idea of a book I’ve been wanting to read. It was a tricky task that resulted in some entertaining offerings around the … Continue reading
[another incomplete list] 1. Instagram. I’m new to it. I’ve posted once. I don’t get it. Can someone tell me what all the buttons do? 2. The creases that appeared above my top lip this morning. Where did they come from? I’ve tried to re-enact the facial expression that must have caused them and, if … Continue reading
Paisley floral on duck egg blue and silver stripes, flocked accents in chocolate. This is the wallpaper I bought instead of the willows and blossoms I wanted, the one I liked for its muted tones, the creams and blues and occasional gold, though I’m almost certain the original didn’t feature that same metal because, depending … Continue reading
At the end of last week’s post, I shared the exciting news that I will be the Writer in Residence at Mattie Furphy House for FAWWA (Fellowship of Australian Writers WA) from 30 October to 10 November. I will be working on one of my novels and getting involved in FAWWA events that you can … Continue reading
(an incomplete list) To breathe. How to move. How to talk. How to interact. What/how to eat. What to wear and how to wear it. Whom/what to read/watch/listen to/research. What to take on. What to value. What values to hold. What opinions to own. How to update your social media status. Should you be on … Continue reading
When the end of life as the townsfolk knew it came, they went about their day without a show of any thought as to its strangeness. They had, in fact, not a show of any thought at all. At nine o’clock on that Tuesday morning, the roads were oddly nightdark, and the adults of the … Continue reading
Wilma Mann is a local (WA) writer and historian whom I am proud to call my friend. Wilma turned the end of last week’s blog post into a motivational microessay that she has graciously allowed me to reproduce on thirtyseven as my first guest post [thanks, Wilma!]. To survive in this world: a Q&A by … Continue reading
