My Stories
Hanging out on Radio 4EB
In May, Radio 4EB FM invited me to their Brisbane studios. I was interviewed by Maureen and Nathalie who host Women's Profile for the multicultural...
Where is the Pop-Up Story Catcher today?
The Anywhere Festival starts today and Miss Kiki, your very own Pop-Up Story Catcher is on the move. Miss Kiki will perform the ancient art of...
Behind the scenes with the Pop-Up Story Catcher & Writer – Out Of – Residence
The jet-setting whirlwind, but not world-weary, Pop-Up Story Catcher is back in Brisbane. After a writing residency at the acclaimed Banff Centre...
Inaugural evening for the Pop-Up Story Catcher
Belonging is... patting a dog a hug from my son feeling accepted These are some of the things people -- adults and a child -- wrote on the Pop-Up...
Writer out of residence and pop-up story catcher
Why be a writer in residence when I can be the Writer Out Of Residence, exploring the world and meeting other people? Yep, that's right. A Pop-Up...
Writer Out Of Residence: story catcher, idea explorer
It's birthday season and to celebrate I'm launching a new project: Writer Out Of Residence The writer is tired of being in residence, tired of...
How to spend money when your husband is overseas
Before my husband returns home from another overseas work trip, I’d just like him to know that I’ve pledged and spent some money. In his name. June...
We are all Sonny
I met Sonny on the ferry from Vancouver to Victoria, the island capital of British Columbia. Sonny is 29. He works at local churches vacuuming...
What it means to be an award-winning writer
In case you’ve missed the news from Canada, I’ve just become an award-winning essayist. I’m honoured and excited although I’m not running around the...
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