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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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The Beast: Three Line Tales
The doorway looked like a friendly face but despite this I was nervous as I inserted the key into the padlock that restrained the thing that was captive behind it. Pitch black met me as I made my way inside … Continue reading
Self Care: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Prue’s mother was proving difficult. “Mum, self-care is the most appropriate place for you.” “I’ll stay here if I have to self-care. I want help.” “But Mum in self-care you get help. Meals are provided, cleaning done, bed linen changed … Continue reading
Cut and Colour: Three Line Tales
A layer of snow covered the ground when I emerged and I watched others, better prepared than I, continue to act as though this was just another day. Their coats seem to be protecting them from the elements but … Continue reading
The patient: Friday Fictioneers
Fran was allocated the new arrival in Bed 6. Despite the handover she was unprepared for the stench that filled her nostrils on entering the cubicle. He lay, unconsious, in a foetal position. The pores of his skin black with … Continue reading
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
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
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
Nightmare: 99 Word Flash Fiction
The kick in the stomach woke her. “Stop spinning you bastard,” her husband yelled as his arms flailed and his leg moved into position for another punch to the gut. Cassandra moved quickly, shaking him from sleep. Travis awoke with … Continue reading
Marble: Six Sentence Story
Janice took some deep breaths and spread her arms out to the sky. “I can do it” she muttered under her breath although her fear of flying was freezing her as hard and turning her as white as marble. One … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 