At the September meeting, members had the opportunity to share readings from their published works. This covered a fascinating variety of work, from large hardback illustrated books through slim volumes of poetry to magazine publications and some work in… Continue Reading
At the June meeting, member Janet Howie introduced us to her recently published book ‘rePresenting Nature’, which pairs her poems with her own beautifully delicate watercolour paintings. “Janet Howie’s rePresenting Nature is a volume of crafted, meditative poems and watercolours… Continue Reading
SWWV member Margaret Pearce has a new book, MISSION PERILOUS, to be released as an ebook by Tirgearr Publishing. It can be acquired from Kindle, Smashwords, Apple, Kobo and Nook next week. It will be available at the discounted price… Continue Reading
Many congratulations to one of our members, Margaret Pearce, who came 2nd in the Bruce Dawe National Poetry Prize this year with her entry ‘Depression’. Margaret’s poem has now been posted on the website of the University of Southern Queensland.… Continue Reading
SWWVic member Cher Chidzey was recently interviewed by Vision Times to talk about her novel, Ken’s Quest, published November 2016. Vision Times quote: Australian Asian author Cher Chidzey has written Ken’s Quest, a beautiful novel with humour and heart that… Continue Reading
At the November 25th meeting the annual Christmas competition was held with members given a four-minute time limit to read an original piece of their writing. Afterwards all enjoyed the festive buffet supplied on a ‘bring a plate to share’… Continue Reading
Cher Chidzey launched her book ‘Ken’s Quest’ on November 22nd at Readings Book Store in Ackland Street St Kilda. A beautiful evening opened as friends and family gathered around Cher for this important night. The book, the characters, and Cher… Continue Reading
SWWVic member Janet Howie, a prizewinning writer of haiku, was recently awarded one of the two Grand Prizes for the 70th Basho Memorial English Haiku Contest held annually at the Basho Festival in Japan. For details, see http://www.basho-bp.jp/en/?p=77. Basho, 1644-1694,… Continue Reading
With the recent death of Dorothea Lavery on 12 November 2016, her 99th birthday, the Society lost a long time member who will be remembered for her great presence, her great love of the society and of all people, her great… Continue Reading
Congratulations to SWWVic member Mary Jones for her 2nd placing in the Shakespeare Club of Western Australia sonnet competition. Described as ’a spirited, sprightly, well-constructed account of a historical incident’ Mary’s sonnet, The Wild Geese, celebrated the 1876 rescue of Irish… Continue Reading