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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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Only one letter difference: Friday Fictioneers
“I thought it’d be a big jet.” Narelle said to the steward. “Not a popular destination.” “I jumped at the chance to nurse in Cooktown. Sun, sand,surfing. Heaven.” “You’ll certainly get the sand and sun.” “ETA four hours.” Narelle settled … Continue reading
Industrious: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Industrious Ants and bees But like the queen I’d like to be with drones and workers at my whim Industrious , for I’ll accept no shirkers. Industrious The revolution they’d have you believe was a precursor to that other … Continue reading
Nimbin Style: Friday Fictioneers
In the Apollo Cafe the waitresses ran. The tourists had already visited Happy High Herbs, Bringabong or bought from the one of the long-haired, skinny boys sitting on milk crates and plastic chairs outside the café. Now they had the … Continue reading
Spreading the Light: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Charli’s post resonated with me deeply. When we first moved here we joyfully rejoined our friends Swedish Christmas Eve, downing Schnapps, chasing it with beer, singing Swedish drinking songs whilst eating gravalax and herring. Then they would come to us … Continue reading
Dhobi Wallahs: Looky loo 99 Word Flash Fiction
For centuries Dharval’s family had been Dhobi Wallahs but his clients were now dwindling, no longer wanting the function the family performed. India was becoming too affluent. The Hyatt Hotel, his last pick-up, always had a consignment. He grabbed the … Continue reading
Birdie: Friday Fictioneers
The bird soared in the wind. Delilah had it in her sight. She took aim missing by the smallest margin. The annoying bird remained flapping. Like a golfer preparing to putt, she lined it up thinking, your time’s up birdie. Delilah missed again … Continue reading
Wails of hunger: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Paremesawa, his chest swollen with love, watched his wife feed his daughter, Ratna. He looked around the dirt floor of his thatched hut, sad that her future would be the same as his. “Wah, wah!” Ratna’s quivering hungry cry … Continue reading
The First Step: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Emily’s excitement was palpable at her first excursion out as a single woman. She applied her face, hiding her fear. Her foot faltered on the step leading to the dance studio. She battled the urge to turn and run. Play … Continue reading
The first step:99 Word Flash Fiction
Emily’s excitement was palpable at her first excursion out as a single woman. She applied her face, hiding her fear. Her foot faltered on the step leading to the dance studio. She battled the urge to turn and run. Play … Continue reading
Cinders: C-Friday Fictioneers
“Milord. I see her running up ahead.” “Quick man, catch her. She has my heart. She mustn’t get away.” “I’ll get her milord. I’m hot on her footsteps.” “Make sure of it man or you’ll be headless by morning.” “Milord … Continue reading
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