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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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Unhappy Campers: Friday Fictioneers
Caroline argued with the camp site proprietor. “You gave us a price last night. Why has it gone up this morning? We’re not paying more than we agreed.” She could see the manager’s anger building. She knew the signs from … Continue reading
Night photography: Friday Fictioneers
“What ya lookin’ for Dad?” “If I’m lucky son I’ll shoot a meteor shower.” “Wow. Do they happen often Dad? “Nope. But there’ll be stars.” “Can your camera take them. They’re so little and so far away. Perhaps you should … Continue reading
The Warning: Friday Fictioneers
Jemma looked at the pollarded trees and the rock piles. “Pollards and cairns together. I wonder if we’re being warned about passing through this lock.” “Don’t be stupid. People put them there to let others know they’ve passed this way … Continue reading
In the Ring: Friday Fictioneers
Philip was ready to fight at five. They collected him at seven. Speeches were underway by eight. At ten the fight almost started but Sean demanded payment. Philip air punched, speeches continued, payment was arranged. Eventually, at one, gloves were donned. One … Continue reading
The Decline: Friday Fictioneers
As a child he swung me over his shoulders like a sack of potatoes. He was tall and strong, like the oak tree in the garden, his arms like branches that offered love and protection. I listened to his wisdom … Continue reading
Collateral Damage: 99 Word Flash Fiction
A bomb ripped through the wall of a house in downtown Al Maquardy killing a thirty-one year old mother and three children 8, 5 and 3 years old. No-one has yet claimed responsibility for the blast but the most likely … Continue reading
E.C.T. : Friday Fictioneers
Nurses chased Carla round the room. “Take the pill Carla” one of the nurses hissed but Carla was frightened. She knew what happened. The nurse’s long arms shot out and grabbed her, pinning her so she couldn’t resist as the … Continue reading
Moving house: Friday Fictioneers
Holding hands, they took a last look at their favourite room. “Jan, remember when we moved in you ranted and raved about the spiders the previous owner left behind?” “What was worse – he took the light fittings. Those colanders … Continue reading
Women: Friday Fictioneers
Arriving at the art gallery early, they wandered unimpeded around the installation without having to dodge the crowd the exhibit would attract. “What do you think he’s trying to portray, Geoff?” “You mean you can’t see it?” Gloria squinted at … Continue reading
Betsy: Friday fictioneers
“I tell you, Johnsonn told me he was in love.” “Don’t believe it. He’s never even spoken to a girl. He’s in that cycling group that wear their tight lycras and walk around with their bums sticking out. They’re … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 