The Winding Narrative Turns Five
It’s hard to believe another year has flown by. The Winding Narrative has reached its half-decade anniversary, so it’s time to review progress. Continue reading The Winding Narrative Turns Five
Tag: #shortstory
Santa’s Suitcase
In the lead-up to Christmas – where did the year go? – here’s a flashback to last November when I was shortlisted in Australian Writers Centre’s Furious Fiction.
I hope you enjoy watching poor Santa walk out on the job… Continue reading Santa’s Suitcase
Short Fiction: The End of the Line
This short story was first published in The Wild Goose Literary e-Journal. I grew up on the Sandringham line in Melbourne, and our current house is on it too. Enjoy! Continue reading Short Fiction: The End of the Line
Short Fiction: Blood Orange
I wrote this short piece for Australian Writers’ Centre’s Furious Fiction last year. Among other criteria, it had to be set in a supermarket. The story seems appropriate close to April Fools’ Day. In it, I pose the question, how do you deal with frustration? *** Night shift. Andy beatboxes as he stacks Milo onto … Continue reading Short Fiction: Blood Orange
Kirsten Alexander, Novelist and Founder of Storymart
One of the joys of writing this blog is the opportunity to meet inspiring people who have fascinating real-life stories. Not only is Kirsten Alexander an accomplished novelist, but she is the instigator of Storymart, a unique short story subscription site which offers readers a source of great material and writers an paid opportunity to … Continue reading Kirsten Alexander, Novelist and Founder of Storymart
Short Fiction: The Search Warrant
A fun post today. Last week at writer’s group, we did an exercise in which we had to respond to the following prompt in 20 minutes. The police arrive at your door with a search warrant. There is something in the house that they cannot see, that nobody can ever see. This is my (slightly edited) … Continue reading Short Fiction: The Search Warrant
Nigerian Gems – In Print At Last
(Photo Nigerian Gems. Left, first mock up; right, the final product.) To pick up from where I left off in Tales from Lagos, the publication of Nigerian Gems had stalled. Graphic designer Els Van Limberghen volunteered to do the layout and design; we printed a copy on our home computer and painstakingly glued it together to … Continue reading Nigerian Gems – In Print At Last
Brightside Story Studio 