*GOOD NEWS KLAXON*
I entered two stories into the 2025 Stringybark Short Story Awards and they were both accepted into this year’s anthology.
“Happy Birthday” is the story of a single mum navigating a life of emotional poverty.
“The Java Finch” is the story of an old man mourning the loss of a dear friend who helped him through his alcoholism.
First acceptances of the year after a string of rejections.
You can preorder the paperback or purchase an e-book HERE.
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I am an English teacher and drummer/percussionist with an interest in literary pursuits, creative endeavours, rhythmic permutations, theological amplifications and comedic outbursts.
Here you will find my creative detritus: articles on living a creative life and writing explorations.
And other ideas I have snaffled from the papers stuck on the fridge door.
Twitter: @RevHappiness
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My collaborative epistolary novel, "Post Marked: Piper's Reach," written with Jodi Cleghorn (@JodiCleghorn) out now via Vine Leaves Press.
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