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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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Structure: Weekly Photo Challenge
Animate or inanimate In common they have a skeleton a framework A structure. The delicate flower, an intricate web, Veins on the leaves, and bark being shed all elements essential or a trees not a tree, nor a flower a … Continue reading
Escape: 99 Word Flash Fiction
“Who are we today? Queen Victoria? Cleopatra? Maybe Mae West?” “What are you? Stupid? My name is Dorothy Follett.” “So you’re yourself today Dottie. Thats one for the books. Here’s your pills.” “I don’t want any pills. I don’t need … Continue reading
Weekly Smile : 23rd August
I haven’t participated in Trent’s Weekly Smile for some time. Not that I haven’t smiled in that time but time just hasn’t been with me. I have to admit that world events haven’t made me want to smile but something … Continue reading
Starting with Ap: Cee’s Fun foto Challenge
Like an ape we like to climb To the apex for the view from the top is always spectacular For the climb we must be prepared. An apple – no two one for the appetite and the other to … Continue reading
Pie: 99 Word flash Fiction
“I’ve applied for a loan. I’m going to open a line standing business.” Blythe’s grin split her face in half. “Don’t be ridiculous. You’d need lots of employees for it to work and who would hire someone to stand in … Continue reading
In the style of Chaucer: Weekly discover Challenge
In response to Weekly Discover Challenge
Friday Fictioneers: Heat Wave
Jessie threw open the window. ” Ugh! It’s so hot. You’d think we’re living in the tropics rather than Paris.” “It’s like being in an oven in here, even with the windows open.” “Let’s get an air conditioner. Maggie must … Continue reading
Friday Fictioneers: Ostriches
Spain and the crowds who lined the route from Paris to Andalusia were behind them. Although a novice, John knew after the first gruelling 250 kilometres in Morocco they’d be lucky to get the car through the next two … Continue reading
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