Iona Winter

Category: words

  • 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…

  • 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 to speak, to an audience, who might not like what we have to say…come on! Do the askers not know…