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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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Asking a Question: Three Line Tales
“Siri tell me where I want to go.” ” You were saying…… Siri cannot help with that question.” “I traded in my semi-intelligent phone to get a smart phone that turns out to be not so smart.” Thank you to … Continue reading
Conquering the Blue Mountains: Friday Fictioneers
The three men looked back at Gregory’s farm. Greg’s wife waved from the verandah, the smallest of his three children clinging to her skirt. He turned, brushing a tear from his eye. The pack horses were laden with six weeks … Continue reading
Me and my buddy gonna move a bale of hay: Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers
“Life ain’t easy being a woman. No siree. I tries to wake before my hubby, else I get thrown way behind. I’m busy in the morning so I’m up with the sun. Chickens to feed, eggs to collect. Make breakfast … Continue reading
Forest Bathing: 99 Word Flash Fiction
With difficulty Aaron place rollers under the cast iron tub then heaved it from behind. Imperceptibly it moved. For three days he pushed until eventually it sat in a small dell surrounded by the green forest which towered above him. … Continue reading
Thoughts of a spaceman: Three Line Tales
“Wow. That’s good shit. I’m off my face. Got the munchies but now, thanks to Soyuz MS-028 we got an Aldi. I’d forgotten how heavy two shopping bags full of oreos, ice cream, cheese and chocolate are. Then, normally I’m … Continue reading
Remembering Towton Battle: Friday Fictioneers
“Lord Towton I just adore your house and that sculpture.” The American tourist pointed to the large chain mail upside down helmet. “Thats a memorial to the downed men of Towton Battle. Come see the dining room.” They entered a … Continue reading
A fitting Sendoff: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
Brian had volunteered at the local surf club his entire life. His marriage to Joy was on the beach followed by a reception in the clubhouse. Each of his children conceived after nights which followed long days keeping the surfers … Continue reading
Bats: 99 word Challenge
I came too; lying on the ground, my eyes shut tight. I don’t know if I could have opened them. I didn’t want to. The bright purple light made me feel at peace and the forest that was drawn on … Continue reading
Hanging: Three Line Tales
Hanging about I met a girl. She held my hand, I held her gaze. Only tradesman and illicit lovers use windows; they’re like back doors. “Invite me in the front entrance please.” I like this girl. Did she like … Continue reading
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