Lily Magazine asked me to write about my experiences as a child growing up on the NSW Central Coast. Here is what I wrote. Stepping one foot in front of the other, my little brother trailing not far behind, I carefully followed the narrow and well-worn cattle tracks up the green hills. Hundreds of hooves had marched along those same paths … [Read more...]
Remembering the ANZACs
Surrounded by 9,000 Australians and New Zealanders spread out across the grass at ANZAC Cove in the early hours of April 25, I felt an amazing sense of camaraderie. We were all there for the same reason – to pay our respects to a generation of men, younger than most of us, who fought in one of the most famous battles of modern times. Those whose … [Read more...]
The Pink Scarf
‘Are the flowers on this dress too happy?’ Sophie asks, frowning. ‘What do you mean too happy? Seriously Sophie it’s a tiny print on a black dress. It’s not like anyone’s going to be looking at you; it’s mum they’re coming for,’ Alyse snaps at her younger sister and then bustles out of the bedroom to finish getting dressed herself. Sophie … [Read more...]
Flash fiction: The Fisher Boy
Scene: Pelican sitting on a wharf Character: Boy fishing Time limit: 15 minutes Word count: 266 He pulled the line back in again, heart-breaking disappointment spreading across his sun-blistered face. The boy, who could not have been more than seven, had been fishing at this same spot every morning this week. And every morning he … [Read more...]
All you want for Christmas is… something that makes you get out of bed in the morning.
Your inbox has been crammed with emails about ordering presents in time for Christmas over the past few weeks. And your letterbox has probably been filled up multiple times with brochures too. It’s Christmas and everyone is trying to get their product or service in front of you to ensure the gift you buy is from them. If you’re extra organised … [Read more...]
