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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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Tag Archives: Sarah Brentyn
On the Edge of a Raindrop: A Book Review
From the title to the last page this is a book of words skilfully put together to create powerful images from the darker side of the mind. This has similarities to the raindrop that has a outer surface tension which … Continue reading
On the Edge of a Raindrop: New Book by Sarah Brentyn
I have been waiting for a new book to come out by Sarah Brentyn since I read and reviewed Hinting at Shadows in February of this year. Now here it is and what could be better – for three days … Continue reading
Hurricane Relief: #flash4storms
Hurricane aid arrived on the east of the island. Apart from downed trees and roofs blown off they had fared well in the storm and even better in its aftermath. “Chief Tom! They need that rice and water on the … Continue reading
Help: #flash4storms
Horizontal unrelenting rain. Wind snapping trees like twigs and lifting roofs. It sounded like a train as the mountain slid down the hillside taking everything in its wake. Tidal surges flooded buildings. Nothing untouched, all smelling of rot. No food. … Continue reading
Flash Fiction Prompt for Hurricane Relief #Flash4Storms
A flash prompt with purpose. Sarah is raising awareness for the victims of the recent hurricanes, pledging to donate $1 for each response received up to $50 and giving writers another chance to practice their art. Happy writing. Source: Flash … Continue reading
Hinting at Shadows: A book Review
Available on Amazon, this short book gave me a long, delectable read. Although it could be read in a single sitting, I preferred to have the thought provoking flash fiction, short stories, micro flash and one liners wash over me … Continue reading
