by Peninsula Writers' Club | Past Writers in Residence
‘How to Find a Poem – With a Nice Pen’ By Wendi Bradshaw I like pens. Fountain pens. Sleek and shapely, made from a range of materials, contemporary and curvy, or traditionally classic and slipstream smooth. When my new one arrived, I was keen to try...
by Peninsula Writers' Club | Past Writers in Residence
Bearings to a New Island Life By Wendi Bradshaw Around this place time is in flux. Like the thoughtful quiver of a compass needle it can move slowly, long damp days of stilling sea mist. To swing and spin back in sudden bursts of purpose, quick vibrant snap flashes of...
by Peninsula Writers' Club | Past Writers in Residence
Summer Job By Carolyn Nicholson ‘I can’t believe you got a job. Jemima moans, as she swipes through her Instagram feed whilst lounging, lazily on Lizzie’s bed. ‘You’re gonna miss most of summer.’ ‘I need the money.’ Lizzie replies, pulling a crisp, white shirt...
by Peninsula Writers' Club | Past Writers in Residence
Summer Holiday By Carolyn Nicholson ‘Seriously, Scott. You’re acting as though I’m asking you to go to Mars for a month. It’s the bloody Mornington Peninsula. The playground of Melbourne’s rich and famous, café’s on every corner, beautiful beaches, wineries and loads...
by Peninsula Writers' Club | Past Writers in Residence
Summer’s End By Carolyn Nicholson Despite feeling the February sun’s rays burning the back of her neck, making Shani wish she’d taken the time to apply sunscreen all the way round, she gently tucks a woollen blanket across her father’s legs. Shani, who...
