Iona Winter

Category: challenges

  • Resolute Blankness

    Another calendar year has passed. And a new one has begun. Where will this year lead, or should I be leading it? ‘The Novel’ has morphed into a concise, punchy short story. I sent it off the other day to several literary journals (both here in NZ and overseas). I felt sadness and…

  • 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 have mercilessly continued, and while I know that I’m made of strong stuff, sometimes events in my life are almost unbelievable. I mean one thing…

  • 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 regardless), or the blood orange sun rising over icy waters, and the crackle of frost underfoot. Each morning my fingers take up…

  • 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) a shitter of a week. I apologise in advance if this post is complete and utter balderdash. Geez I love…

  • Back into the swing of things…

    …and now we’re back into the swing of things. I’ve been wondering if the recent full moon and equinox impacted on me, more than I realised. My feathers have been somewhat ruffled of late and, like Mrs Poohs, some have fallen out – feathers that is. Sigh. It’s been a…