At the Byron Improvistas, we set ourselves small, fun writing exercises to complete in usually 10-15 minutes. I’ve also written a number of environmentally-oriented articles for my local area.
Please click on headings below for some examples of my scribblings from these sessions.
Short Stories
Angles – pastiche inspired by a photo of modern architecture
“Grieve” - A Short Story
First meeting – a short story told from one person’s perspective
Poetry
“My Pet” – a poem
Limericks on world politics
“The man with the budgie perched on his nose” – a poem
Infidelity – a mirror poem
The Animals’ Christmas Party – a poem containing a line that is an acronym of my full name
Fables
The Mystic and the Spin Doctor – a modern-day fable
Travel Writing
An Overseas Experience that has stayed with me – travel writing
Environmental Articles
Rebirth of Bangalow Wetlands – an environmental article written for the “Bangalow Heartbeat”