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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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A Day in the Life of Nanjo Castille: 99 word Flash Fiction
Nanjo stretches in the one room he shares with his mother and ten siblings. Rarely does he get to lie in past 5am. “Nanjo. You get your good for nuttin’ butt in here NOW.” His mother’s voice is angry but … Continue reading
Fall Colours in an Australian Spring: Floral Friday
Winner of Flash Fiction Rodeo Contest #1
The first of the competitions has been judged. Congratulations to the wining entry and all those who entered. Competitions place writers at their most vulnerable and you (including me) all did it.
The North Face: Friday Fictioneers
“I’m going to climb the North Face of the Eiger.” “Don’t be stupid. You’re not that good a climber.” “Give me some moral support. I’m not asking you to climb it with me.” “It’s just that so many people have … Continue reading
Two Syllable Word starting with L: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Lighthouse These early (19th century) light houses were timber framed and clad in corrugated iron. This was because they could transport the material to remote places fairly easily and they were cheap to build. Lizard Lifeless Lepidoptera Liquor In response to … Continue reading
Brisbane River: Wordless Wednesday
The Race that stops the Nation
Since the first race was held in 1861 the Melbourne Cup has been the single event that manages to stop the Nation from working. Productivity for that one hour in the lead up to the race drops as offices hold … Continue reading
Leather: Tuesday’s of Texture
Leather once protected a living beast but now for handbags, cases shoes and other such stuff. Sexual perversions often dress in leather Leather was Suzi Quatro signature Leather keeps the weather out As well as being soft to the touch … Continue reading
Chatting on the Porch: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Mormor sat on the porch. The seat Morfar had occupied was vacant. Lillian didn’t remember her grandfather but in her imagination Mormor’s hands intertwined with his, her eyes fluttering and hearts racing. As time past, their hands still held, the … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 