A new world. A new vision.
Lying with one eye covered,
I’m almost floating in the clouds:
engulfed in blue and white;
no longer constrained
by the physical limits down below:
no buildings, no trees,
no electricity,
nor concerns to capture my time. … More Let it Flow: A Bird’s Eye View
From an early age, I loved reading. It was my favourite pastime: the thrill of delving into other worlds…the words on a page coming to life. Naturally, this progressed to an affinity for creative writing. Teachers would compliment my work and encourage me to write outside of school. Though I appreciated those kind words, I didn’t see myself pursuing it as a career. I believed that a writer’s livelihood depended on inspiration and creativity – gifts which I couldn’t take for granted. So, at the age of seven, the threat of writer’s block killed what may have become a career in writing. … More Let it Flow: the beginning
The younglings come
from far and wide,
the start of their post-school adventures,
on this gorgeous campus
which will be home for the next three, four, or more, years. … More O, what a week
The printed edition of the book is due out very soon. Do you want a copy? Details inside… … More Paper rules: do you want a printed copy of the book?
A poem expressing the internal struggle I faced in a specific period where I was trying to keep my writing dreams alive while my spirit was being suffocated in a dead-end job. … More The succession of precious pursuits
As humans, we relate to each other through sharing experiences. Sometimes, if we can convey our experiences and ideas well enough – through a story, a poem, or a thoughtful reflection – the one who receives gains far more than just knowledge, or a temporary thrill. As a reader, you are inspired. Encouraged. The words resonate with you on a deeper level. You *feel*. … More It’s not for everyone…but it might just be for you
I’m pleased to announce that my book, Let it Flow, is now officially out worldwide as an e-book. It’s an anthology which brings together my most meaningful creative pieces – both poetry and reflections – written over the thirteen year life of this blog. … More Let it Flow: worldwide release
The book is out…but in limited stores for now. Find out more… … More Limited Flow
I really felt like giving up. Life’s challenges were overwhelming me at the time, and this book had turned into a burden I could do without. It was a weight I’d carried for three years, and it seemed irrelevant at that point – when I had so many other ‘real-life’ problems to deal with. I was deflated.
This passion project – the dream of having a book out – was an unnecessary luxury. Something I didn’t have the time nor energy for, given my circumstances. … More Behind the Book: Part 6 – Don’t dream it’s over
With a firm decision to self-publish, I wanted to start building momentum – both with an audience and within myself. I started posting individual pieces on my blog in September 2018. I included backstory to each piece – which was to be an unusual feature of the book.
I also found a few people to read the draft copy and give feedback, before finally stopping for the year. … More Behind the Book: Part 5 – Making things happen
slip-sliding away..... 