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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
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
Non United Nations: Flash Fiction for Aspiring Writers
The group gathered for the obligatory group photo. Getting them to line up, however, was a different matter as they spread out over the prow of the boat, refusing to join together in a bunched group. It was difficult to … Continue reading
Vent: Six Sentence Stories
We sat on the compacted ash that made the edge of the crater, our legs dangling into the huge cavernous hole that opened to the earth’ score.The velvety night wrapped around us as we watched the three vents glowing fiery … Continue reading
Time Out: Three Line Tales
“Your full of puff ‘n hot air. What’s wrong with smelling the daisies?” “There’s work to be done. Fish to be caught. Mouths to feed. That’s what’s wrong.” “Chill darlin’. Take a whiff. Makes you feel alive don’t it … 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
Wildlife: Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Wild life Or life, living in the wild or perhaps a bit of both – wild wildlife Reptiles can fit the bill. For Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge
Cow Know How: Three Line Tales
Highland cattle know, you know. The beast tried to tell him but the slobber coming from his mouth and that pink moist nose made Charles look away, and without the beast’s knowledge they charged Culloden Moor, dropping like flies. It … Continue reading
The Date: Three Line Tales
The ominous presence of the house makes me hesitate. I feel its hate but the woman I love is inside. Without choice, I creep to the front door as the house stares at me. I knock. A man, her father opens … Continue reading
Booted out: 99 Word Flash Fiction
Kenny’s wife kicked him out. “She’s mentally ill,” he said. He stayed with friends. After too many repetitious stories whilst invading her personal space, the friend’s wife ousted him. “Poor Digby,” he said. Next, some acquaintances without wives. They evicted … Continue reading
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 