Red dirt in my veins Ocean at my feet Wind in my hair Stars in my eyes Stories on my tongue
Author and freelance writer, currently doing a Masters of Creative Arts (by Research).
I live on the coast, south of Adelaide, on Kaurna country. I am a Martu descendant, and my grandmother’s country is in the Pilbara.
My self-published novel, When Rosa Came Home, was short-listed for a South Australian People’s Choice Award in 2015.
The draft manuscript for my next book, Where The Fruit Falls, was short-listed in the 2017 Richell Prize. And this manuscript was accepted into the 2018 Hardcopy program (part 1 & 2), for which I was awarded the inaugural scholarship for First Nations writers.
I’ve completed this manuscript, assisted by Hardcopy and a being selected to participate in Writers SA’s 2018 writer in residence program. And am currently querying literary agents and publishers.
My first children’s book will be published by Hachette, and available early 2020. It is non fiction, vividly illustrated and aimed at 6 to 10 year olds. Title and more details to be announced soon. There will be copies available for purchase in all good bookshops and via this website.
I’m currently working on a couple of manuscripts, which I hope to either find a traditional publisher/s for, or self-publish.
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Print copies of When Rosa Came Home are available for order here (Australia only)
When I look at yarn, I see … yarn. I love the imagery you capture in your writing. I’m a little jealous of your vision.
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No need to be jealous, everyone has vision – sometimes you just need to take time out to find/recapture your own. One of the things I appreciate about fellow writers and bloggers is not only their courage to chase thin wisps of vision, but the breadth and individuality of the imagery they create with words.
I’ve visited your blog, and you too are a word-magician; a spinner of tales.
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Hello, I’ve nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! See my post here:http://lilybyrne.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/now-im-a-versatile-blogger/
Well done and best wishes,
Lily
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Hi Lily, thanks and apologies for the delay in replying (I have been on the road a lot lately). I will have a read of your post re what action I am supposed to take now.
All the best with your blog.
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We are kindred spirits! I am also a weaver and a writer. Can’t wait to see more of your work. That basket is stunning,
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Hello Sandra, fellow weaver and writer. You have just reminded me: I really must get around to posting more photos of my textiles.
Winter tends to be the time I weave, so I am sure I will have more to show later in the year; if I am not too obsessed with writing.
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