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Road to Nowhere
Where to from here? The song ‘Road To Nowhere’ is running through my head today. I can officially call myself a graduate, with a Masters in Creative Writing. Hoorah…whoop whoop! Yeah… Read more
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Invisibility
Someone I love dearly suffers (at times) from severe mental health issues. They are often rendered invisible, due to keeping a brave face on. I wish they didn’t have to do… Read more
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Firestarter
This morning I have Firestarter by The Prodigy pumping in my head. I’m a strange woman. Who else has songs running through their head when things go arse-up? The challenges of late… Read more
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Hibernation and Final Grades
It’s been a snowy, frosty, nippy old week here in Te Wai Pounamu. So cold, yet so beautiful. I’ve been moved to tears by the stark white snow against native evergreens (who stand tall… Read more
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Public Speaking
Now here’s a topic bound to generate some discussion – public speaking. For most of us it’s something to be avoided at all costs. Bad enough being a writer, but asking us… Read more
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Rainbows and Balderdash
Rainbows are always a good omen to me. They conjure up visions of wee irish sprites and pots of gold AND they make me smile. Particularly when it’s been (pardon my language)… Read more
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Love in all of its guises
Love. L.O.V.E. Lightly Opening Violets Everywhere. It’s one of our most essential needs, and sadly one that is often absent in people’s lives. Last night a woman on the TV said, “There’s loads of love… Read more
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Pain Bodies
I am reminded of pain, by way of my body today. I don’t mean the pain you get from banging an elbow on the car door. I’m referring to other kinds of pain,… Read more
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Feedback and Rewrites
Yep, you heard right. I’ve received feedback on (some) of ‘The Novel’. Yeeaaahhh! Full, honest, comprehensive feedback. The thing which has eluded me in my quest to get on with fully editing… Read more
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Iona Winter 