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Irene Waters
Irene Waters 19 Writer Memoirist
I began my working career as a reluctant potato peeler whilst waiting to commence my training as a student nurse. On completion I worked mainly in intensive care/coronary care; finishing my hospital career as clinical nurse educator in intensive care. A life changing period as a resort owner/manager on the island of Tanna in Vanuatu was followed by recovery time as a farmer at Bucca Wauka. Having discovered I was no farmer and vowing never again to own an animal bigger than myself I took on the Barrington General Store. Here we also ran a five star restaurant. Working the shop of a day 7am - 6pm followed by the restaurant until late was surprisingly more stressful than Tanna. On the sale we decided to retire and renovate our house with the help of a builder friend. Now believing we knew everything about building we set to constructing our own house. Just finished a coal mine decided to set up in our backyard. Definitely time to retire we moved to Queensland. I had been writing a manuscript for some time. In the desire to complete this I enrolled in a post grad certificate in creative Industries which I completed 2013. I followed this by doing a Master of Arts by research graduating in 2017. Now I live to write and write to live.
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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Five a Day: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Essie stared at the doctor telling her what to eat. “No I won’t eat from the five food groups. I know my body. Dairy gives me phlegm, fruit – gout, carbohydrates bloat me. I’ll eat protein, fat and veggies. I’ve … Continue reading
Transformation: Weekly photo Challenge
With hard work and a lot of napisan followed by organ oil the house is transformed. In nature mushrooms pop up as pin heads then die as large plates Dogs are transformed from woolly to sleek Mt Yasur transforms as … Continue reading
Skywatch Friday 24th November 2017 Noosaville and Buderim 5.20pm – 6pm
In response to skywatch Friday where skies round the world can be seen.
The muster: Three Line Tales Wk 95
At daybreak the jackeroos had the cattle moving. “A weeks too long to go without a stubby.” Clive’s voice was lost in the thunder of hooves; “only one more day.” A horse reared. A snake struck. Another horse spooked. The … Continue reading
Agapanthus Beauty: Floral Friday
In a sea of green Agapanthus bob purple heads Welcoming strangers
Clearing the Clutter: Friday Fictioneers
Closet Clutter. Clocks and candles, carpet bags and cosy slippers filled the cupboard to overflowing. Aunt Maisie hadn’t cared as long as the rest of the house was pristine perfect, untouched and unsullied. Jennie leant on the door, remembering how … Continue reading
Gripsholm Castle: Traces of the past Yr 3 – 10: Thursday’s Special
The fairytale like castle of Gripsholm was built in 1537 by Gustav Vasa. Rooms have been preserved from this period. In the 17th century Hedvig Eleonora made significant additions to the castle and in the 18th century in one of … Continue reading
Starting with the letter N: Cee’s fun foto challenge
Nature – In the hinterland my girlfriends neighbour owns this bush block. I’d give my eye teeth to have this natural beauty as my backyard. The narrow streets in old European towns have neat rows of geraniums planted in pots. Native to Greenland the Inuit maintain their … Continue reading
Night parade: Wordless Wednesday
Winner of Flash Fiction Contest #3
This is how septolets in motion are done. Congratulations to all those whose stories are published here.
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 