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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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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
Too Late: Friday Fictioneers
The young boy lived up the road. Whenever I saw him he seemed to droop, never looking at you, his brow a field of ridges and furrows and his shoulders sagged. He never smiled and the most response from him … Continue reading
I believe: Flash Fiction For Aspiring Writers
The car parked beside the building, its roof level with the gutters had the rundown structure possessed them. “We’re here.” Julia unbuckled her seatbelt. “You have to be joking. This isn’t a coffee shop. It’s a Wendy house surely.” … Continue reading
Overturning David Harum: 99 word flash fiction
“Jazzy ain’t spring grand.” The dog scratched. “Yep. Blue sky, melted snow, blooming daffodils and tonight romance. Just fantastic. A glorious day my boy.” If only you’d develop a different philosophy and treat the fleas I’d be happy. Bugger the … Continue reading
Finding a girlfriend: Three Line Tales
She came, she went. I wondered if she was a figment of my imagination until the day I grabbed her boot. Now I know she is real. I have her boot to prove it. Am I going to do a … Continue reading
Dressed for the Ball: Friday Fictioneers
“Joan was trying to hide she was pregnant, so she invented the farthingale.” “Are you sure about that?” “Absolutely.” “Are you pregnant?” “Absolutely not.” The hors d’oeuvres were offered but Abigail could not reach the tray to take one. “You’re … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 