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23/12/2024

It's Christmas Eve! 🎄 Read more at https://wix.to/V4DfKH2

It's Christmas - so go for a surf

01/12/2024

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gives way tostormsin summer Copyright: text/photos cv williamsPosts on this Sydney School of Arts & Humanities blog (www.ssoa.com.au) are published to showcase the work of emerging writers who meet weekly to workshop their short stories, memoir or novels. If you'd like to join any of our groups, con...

28/11/2024

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A new book and a new take on the history of publication, written by literary figure, Michael Visontay, was launched at Gleebooks last night, awash with fine wine and good cheer.The deeply researched book takes a look back 100 years to what is described as 'a crime against history' in breaking up the...

07/11/2024

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If politics leaves you wondering,Or wallowing in despair,His stupid orange suntan,His stupid fu***ng hair,Be calm,Take heart,And always be aware,You and I live on an island,And he is way way over there. David BennCopyright: text David Benn; photos cvwilliams & mfsprout.Posts on this Sydney School of...

31/10/2024

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A shout out to booklovers - especially those who like contemporary fiction. Sydney School of Arts & Humanities' author Rob Carrick will be available for a chat about his novel Cloudless Love, which looks at what can go wrong if the internet goes bust - with a little bit of romance on the side.Rob is...

03/08/2024

Puccini novel https://wix.to/7oRKA43

SSOA's latest novel PUCCINI'S BUTTERFLY by Sue Howard has received excellent reviews following its recent launch at Ariel Bookstore in Paddington, Sydney.The launch paid tribute to the talent and dedication of the author of this posthumous novel, a lively and sympathetic narrative of the celebrated....

29/06/2024

Truth Will Out https://wix.to/0mV06Ux

25/06/2024

Julian Assange free blog post https://wix.to/TkaMKP3

Julian Assange has been set free after 14 years of legal disputes and imprisonment for publishing material exposing the brutal inhumane actions of US forces in Afghanistan.He's flown from Britain to an American island near The Philippines, Saipan, where he is due to appear before a judge at 9 am loc...

10/06/2024

Sydney Harbour VIVID blog post https://wix.to/NKi4wlD

VIVID - Almost gone but won't be forgotten after it ends on 15 June A $30, 90-minute whirl around the harbour last night at the 11th hour gifted me these delights ...The slight blur of the camera reflecting the rocking of the waves and the stirring in my belly. And then the finale!Copyright: text &....

20/05/2024

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The leafless trees, and every icy cragTinkled like iron William Wordsworth 'The Prelude'Autumn is fallingAt last, the mornings are cool and crisp.The hot enduring summer finally comes to a close.But now it’s time for gloves in the early morn … and even woolly scarves.Noses drip slightly and eyes...

14/05/2024

Very post-Mothers Day https://wix.to/5ReLZJC

Already back in the groove - the same old imbalance in who's attending to domestic chores and who's not?Fiona D'Souza from Sydney School of Arts & Humanities' Saturday writing group has some thoughts on the perennial issue of how to honour women every day of the week. Answer: if you're male, do much...

12/05/2024

Mothers' Day - a personal view https://wix.to/JOwo6ZH

The most beautiful word on the lips of mankind is the word ‘Mother’ and the most beautiful call is the call of ‘my mother’. It is a word full of hope and love, a sweet and kind word coming from the depths of the heart. The mother is everything – she is our consolation in sorrow, our hope i...

07/05/2024

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'Rainy Days and Mondays,' Paige said as she watched a tear-shaped droplet meandering towards the sill on the outside of her office window. She began to trace its path with her finger and sang the words, '... always get me down' in a brittle tone.Her PA, Hannah, who was seated at a desk behind her, p...

04/05/2024

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… sometimes get me down. Particularly if I’m stuck with my writing: devoid of inspiration, tired at the prospect or rewriting a major thread, or just running out of good or evocative words.Writing Group starts at 2 pm every Saturday and it looms ahead of me.This week has been exhausting at work ...

24/04/2024

Writing fiction https://wix.to/Y0Dqfhk

Today, we introduce a newcomer among our regular blog writers: Jada age 6, nearly 7...Assistance was given by her grandmother in writing down the story, but the narrative flow came directly from Jada herself, as well as directions for the placement of boxes for her illustrations.No doubt you'll reco...

20/04/2024

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Last Saturday morning in my suburb, Bondi Junction, it felt like the slow burn ambience of the weekend had begun as normal.Perfect autumn weather flooding the traffic hungry roads and busy pedestrian walkways. The sun and cooler air bringing crowds out at the start of the weekend, for people to simp...

06/04/2024

Free talk by new author Robert Carrick - what he did right, and some advice about where you can go wrong - https://wix.to/aPiRhbF

Writers Bloc Meetup member Dee says she bought Robert Carrick’s novel Cloudless Love on kindle. First she downloaded a sample from Amazon and gave it her stamp of approval.'It looked well written and interesting, so I bought it. I like to support writers when I can,' she said.'It certainly looked ...

15/03/2024

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The table was covered with porcelain plates and saucers covered with chicken bones, olive pips and torn flat breads.‘Oh Mr Benn, that was sooo… delicious!’ Donna sucked her fingers, wiped them with her napkin then dropped it on the plate in front of her.Swirling the red wine around in her cut ...