Austinmer writer Suzanne Vernon.
Austinmer-based writer Suzanne Vernon has been jotting down thoughts since childhood, exploring the power of words to capture a moment, suggest new ideas and to be understood in different ways by different people. Now retired from teaching and academic work, Suzanne is discovering more of her affinity with the Illawarra after living here for 40 years. — ON THE ROAD TO WOLLONGONG —
POET’S CORNER Compiled by Karen Lane
MONTHLY TIP Why should writers enter writing competitions? Competitions provide a deadline and most writers need a deadline to finish their mini or masterpiece. For state and national comps, subscribe to Newsbite (see writingnsw.org.au). For national and international comps, go to sites like www.dystopianstories.com/ writing-competitions-contests/ THIRROUL POETRY CLUB TO MEET AT LIBRARY 3rd Tuesday of the month (June 17), 4pm. Thirroul Library is launching a new monthly gathering for local poets to share work and receive helpful feedback in a friendly space. No expertise required, just a passion for poetry. n If you’d like to list your writers’ group here at no cost, please email editor@2515mag.com.au. 2515
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I prepared the road for you yesterday. Did you follow the long yellow streamer welcoming, notice the trees with limbs outstretched beckoning, the gossamer banners festooning a greeting, the arrows pointing the way? Did you notice the signs to slow the traffic and let you pass, the flashing lights telling you you’re near, the mists swept into the valleys and the sun on the ridges lighting your way? If only I could close you in and keep you here. But then the trees, the mists, the sun would miss your coming and the road would be in chaos without your yellow ribbon.
WRITERS’ BOOT CAMP (OTFORD) Karen Lane is a personal trainer for writers offering Private and Group Classes. Weekly Wednesday Writing Havens (Helensburgh/Sutherland) + Monthly Writers’ Meet-ups (WEA Illawarra & WEA Sydney) + Traditional and cutting-edge courses (Wollongong/Sydney/Bondi Junction College) E: WritersBootCampOtford@gmail.com F: facebook.com/WritingBootCamp W: WritersBootCampOtford.squarespace.com
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