It has been almost a year since I posted on this blog and I apologise for this. Much has happened since my last post. 

Further research into building a business entertaining kindergarten children with my puppets and creating books as keepsakes for the children has shown that it isn't viable unless I'm willing to be free entertainment all of the time. Instead, I will use my photography and writing to create adventure books with my puppets. The worst case scenario is that my children are the only ones entertained by them and I can certainly live with that.

I've also been doing some freelance editing work, which has kept me much busier than first anticipated. This has resulted in my own website being developed. As soon as it's up and running I'll post the link here. 

None of this sounds like anything to get excited about, especially when my dream is to become an author, but all of it is valuable learning experience that keeps me writing and working within the industry. 

One stepping stone at a time!

The 2010 Short & Twisted is available from June 1. 

To order a copy go to http://www.celapenepress.com.au/short_and_twisted.html after June 1. 

There is a limited number of books printed, so don't tarry or you'll miss out.

Volunteer Writers

As I near the end of my diploma studies (Sorry, I forgot to mention I completed the Certificate IV at the end of 2008) I'm finding myself feeling less satisfied with my studies. It's not that I'm not still learning; it's because I'm feeling myself needing to take flight into the world of writing and learn the things I can't learn in a classroom. 

To help build my writing resume I joined CSL (Centre for Sustainability Leadership) as a volunteer writer. I transcribe interviews from the 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change Summit and create short (5-7 mins) inspirational scripts for their online teaching course.  I'm enjoying the challenge and the producer is not only happy with my work, she's agreed to be a referee on my writing CV. 

CSL - Centre for Sustainability Leadership

I've since suggested to the course co-ordinator at GippsTAFE that a non-fiction script writing course might be beneficial and was pleased that her response was that it was definitely a consideration.  I only hope it's available before I finish the diploma.

Sorry It's Been So Long

I apologise for the large gap in postings. I've had a few small successes in the last two years, which all add to my writing resume. One of my poems was published in 'Short & Twisted' in 2009 and I will have 2 mini-shorts published in 'Short & Twisted' this year.


Another of my poems was a finalist in the Moartz 2009 Take a Bow Writing Competition.


All small accomplishments, but we all have to start somewhere.

Pondering the choices we make at our crossroads is like revision in the school of life.
Regretting the mistakes or taking for granted the successes, means we have learnt nought.
An attentive student will gain wisdom from the mistakes and joy from the successes.