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25.01.2022 Reminder to Book Your Tickets Now for our friend Ozgreen's fantastic event, A Snapshot in Time 28 November, Bellingen Memorial Hall Remember A Snapshot in Time is rapidly approachingthis free event held over two sessions from 3.30-6.00pm, then 7.00-10.00pm this coming Saturday at the Mem Hall is a not-to-be-missed local literary event The second evening session Reimagining Our World sets a change of pace from the earlier largely environment focused topic with a panel... discussion featuring Miriam Verbeek, author of Songs of Si’Empra, her recently completed fantasy trilogy; Jason John author and provocateur of I’m Not A Racist But; and Tim Cadman, the sci-fi writer who recently launched The Changes: Refuge, Rescue, Return in conversation with well know literary personality Adam Norris Three themes will be explored : what has influenced these three writers to express themselves in their current chosen genres; contemporary observations; and imagined futures for their art in the context of the world around them. Each author will give a short precis of his or her thoughts, provide some extracts and possible readings from their works that illustrate their points of view This second session promises to be inspiring, entertaining and uplifting and will be followed by refreshments and a chance to purchase the featured authors’ books at the book stall Book today at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/bellingen-community-book-la. With COVID rules with limited seats available on a first come basis
25.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : Special Commendation to Peter Smith for The Heart of the Forest Before time began, the Father Trees were created. They were created to exist forever with one purpose in mind, to create the lungs of Gaia and to work with her in her role as Mother Earth to promote and protect all life. Every forest on earth has a Father Tree that is well hidden in the centre of the great expanse of growth. Their sacred task is to lovingly seed all other trees, who th...en evolve into new species adapting to the ever-changing climates and conditions. The forests create homes for the animals and shelter and protection for the traveling species of birds You can find Peter’s prize winning story on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with those of the other winners. Our interviews and readings with the authors of the I LOVE WRITING Contest are now available on Facebook --- the first, published on 8 October features Peter discussing and reading excerpts from The Heart of the Forest along with Beth Gibbings and her winning story Working with the Enemy The writers will appreciate the acknowledgment that people are reading their works and taking the time to comment as well.
24.01.2022 Don't forget to tune in to ABC Coffs Coast on 92.3fm at 9 10am to hear our head of programming Adam talk about 'Write Between the Eyes', our wild new December event, and (just in time for Halloween) to answer some questions about the King of Horror ...
24.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : The Evil Heart, a scary story about evil vs good. Once upon a time there was a terrible heart which ruled the world, everyone was frightened of it. The heart tore down trees and made explosions which set fire to the earth. One day the heart disappeared, no one knew why? When the heart was gone the world was peaceful, but still people believed it would come back. So begins 9 year old Lincon Condon’s prize winning story which you can find on the Be...llingen Readers & Writers Festival website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with the other winners and their many different tales. Beginning in October this Facebook page will showcase short interviews and readings with many of the contest winners as they talk about themselves and what inspires and motivates them to BRWF Head of Programming and 2BBB Interviewer Adam Norris. Don’t miss themall these writers deserve all the accolade and support we can give them!
23.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : Beth Gibbings, 3rd Prize for Working with the Enemy Sometimes when I came to see Marion she would tell me a story about her past, as if I’d come for her biography rather than advice about extensions. She would tell me of a time in her life, a small moment, then stare out the window as if she were an actress pondering the disappearance of a lost relative in a crime drama. Sometimes it was about her time as a nurse before she had trained as an archit...ect, last week it was from her childhood. Beth’s musing on shared narratives and quasi professional relationships, an unusual story You can find Beth’s prize winning Working with the Enemy on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with those of the other winners. Our interviews and readings with the authors of the I LOVE WRITING Contest have been delayed a bit due to technical issues probably another 10 days BUT you can read the stories and comment here on facebook. The writers will appreciate the acknowledgment that people are reading their works and taking the time to comment as well.
23.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : Kristin Vlasto, 2nd Prize for Lake Serenity I’m not going to bore you with the logistics of space travel or recount how my past and my programming got me here to this solitary posting on a rancid planet. my mission- helping mankind solve their trash crisis. Timely and challengingfind out about the health tonic. ViBlu in Kristin’s richly imagined world and find parallels to our own tenuous world.... You can find Kristin’s prize winning Lake Serenity on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with those of the other winners Our interviews and readings with the authors of the I LOVE WRITING Contest have been delayed a bit due to technical issues probably another 10 days BUT you can read the stories and comment here on facebook The writers will appreciate the acknowledgment that people are reading their works and taking the time to comment as well
22.01.2022 We're very pleased to announce that the winner of our very first book giveaway is Robin Hammond. Robin wins a copy of Susanna Clarke's "Piranesi", Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviours", and "Poly" by Paul Dalgarno. For all those who missed out, never fear - the competition continues in a week's time with another new release up for grabs.
21.01.2022 We've been blown away at how much the "I Love Writing" competition struck a chord with you all, and everyone at BRWF has been incredibly proud to showcase the authors and their stories over these last weeks. Now it's time for the big finale - an ebook anthology of all of the winners and commended entries! It's available for purchase now at a humble price from all of the usual digital haunts, so if you like what you've read so far, well, we've got your bedside reading covered. Our congratulations and thanks to all who entered the 2020 competition, and we look forward to reading everyone's submissions in 2021. https://www.amazon.com.au/Love-Writing-Compet//ref=sr_1_1
21.01.2022 BOOK GIVEAWAY! Each fortnight we're giving away some of the most exciting new release books you could hope to find, and to kick things off we're not giving you not one, not two, but THREE outstanding novels! And you saw right - one of them is the latest hardcover from storytelling superstar Susanna Clarke, "Piranesi". You could also score a copy of Kawai Strong Washburn's "Sharks in the Time of Saviours", and Paul Dalgarno's "Poly". SHARE TO WIN! That's all you need to do! S...hare this post* and you're in the running. In a week's time, one random winner will find these three remarkable reads mailed straight to your door. Good luck! *One entry per person.
21.01.2022 We're delighted to announce that the winner of our latest book giveaway is none other than past festival guest Michelle Scott Tucker! But for those who missed out this time, fear not - we'll be back again with another giveaway soon. In the meantime, why not check out Michelle's own book, 'Elizabeth Macarthur: A life at the Edge of the World'.
20.01.2022 Tonight, tonight! The NSW Poetry Slam Final kicks off tonight from 8pm! Jump online, with a ticket price of whatever you can afford. You may even run into our very own Jason John... Hosted by Word Travels, Australian Poetry Slam and past festival guest Zohab Zee Khan.
20.01.2022 Australian gothic and a night lost in the woods ... What better way to start the week than with two of the winning stories (and interview) from the 'I Love Writing' competition! Here we showcase the First and Second prize-winners from the Secondary Category - Maxyn Dorz and Oliver Pham. The quality - and the tension - of these stories left us all amazed. We know you'll enjoy them, too.
20.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST: Two Junior Winners from the Same Family the Talented Laura & Hannah McNeil 11 year old Laura won first prize in the Junior Category of the I Love Writing Contest with her poetic story about a giant and a small girl and their bond of friendship in What They Need --- a bit of a tear jerker. 10 year old Hannah’s 2nd place winning short story titled The Frog Wars, is written from the point of view of a frog, with its trials and tribulations for sur...vival in a world full of danger Both stories, well crafted and engaging, point to a great future for these two young artistes. You can find Laura and Hannah’s prize winning stories on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with those of the other winners. AND stay tuned to this facebook page to catch a short interview with the two McNeil Authors and their fellow contest winners (who will also read their stories) here on Facebook unfolding over the next few weeks Do read their stories and give them the praise and feedback they so richly deserve for their talented and spirited efforts
18.01.2022 Wollongong Writers Festival has announced it’s 2020 digital program, Writing the Body: https://bit.ly/3oFfYAm It's happening November 2329, online, and features a diverse selection of Australian and international writers considering the human body through a range of lenses. Check it out!
17.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING Contest Declares Winners! BRWF and I Love Bello Shire have just announced the winners for the new annual I Love Writing contest held over the COVID-19 lockdown months of April-June, with three categories of contestants: Junior, Secondary and Open, and each fiction or creative non-fiction narrative story containing the word heart somewhere in the text Over 50 entries were submitted. Our thanks to the hard-working judges: Jill Haynes (Juniors), Lisa Milner a...nd Elisa Hall (Secondary) and Leonie Henschke and Carolline Rhodes (Open Category). There are six key winners and additional honourable mentions. All judging was blind to ensure neutrality and the quality --- well you will soon be able to judge for yourself when we post them on the BRWF website The Festival has contributed $825 in prize money, plus will be shortly publishing the 20 best stories in an Amazon eBook anthology. Our sincere thanks to our partners, I Love Bello Shire who organised and coordinated the contest The Winners and Commended Authors are all from Bellingen (including Gleniffer) Junior Category for creative works of 250 words 1st Laura McNeil (11 years) 2nd Hannah McNeil (10 years) 3rd Lara Gulliver (11 years) 4th Andrew Thomson (10 years) 5th Lincoln Condon (9 years) Secondary Level Category for 1,000 word stories 1st The Crow by Maxyn Dorz 2nd A Night to Reflect by Oliver 3rd Untitled Entry by Lily Ryan Open Category open to all ages up to 1500 words 1st Ready or Not by Leonie Harrison 2nd Lake Serenity by Kristin Vlasto 3rd Jointly Awarded for Curtain Call by Kristin Vlasto and Working with the Enemy by Beth Gibbings PLUS an Honourable Mention for The Heart of Forest by Peter Smith Congratulation to the winners and all the writers who participated for their contributions and we look forward to making their works available and accessible to the general public through the Bellingen Readers and Writers Website, Facebook, Instagram and Amazon over the next two months. Thank you and the very best wishes for the writers continuing literary success
16.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : 3rd Prize Winner Secondary Category LILY RYAN After several attempts, I’m finally able to utter the words I’ve been trying to deny my whole life. The words that I’ve been taught are wrong and shameful. If I choose to acknowledge these words, I well and truly know my life could be over. I can either choose to live my life in denial, never being fulfilled, constantly longing for happiness. Or I can follow my heart and break free from this burden I’ve h...eld on my shoulders for the past 15 years.. in this untitled short story Lily tackles the identity problem faced by many young, and not so young, people. You can find Lily’s heart wrenching, prize winning story on the BRWF website as simply Lily Ryan https://www.bellingenwritersfestival.com.au//2020-writing/ along with the other winners. Please shout out to Lily on Facebook after you read her story to tell her how wonderful it is to write with such clear honesty.
16.01.2022 I want to broadcast a special thank you to the wonderful people who have been part of the team nudging BRWF2020 into virtual festival delivery: Carolyn Rose, who helped nut out how to record and, with the help of Justin, edit video recordings of book launches and presentations; Jason John for the poetry slam (need I say more!); Adam Norris for his professional podcasts and author interviews (with the help of Kye); Jo and Rod (I Love Bello Shire) for the work on the short st...ory competition; Steve Coates for unfailing hands-on support, event ideas and IT; Julia Ehemann for developing physical reminders in Bellingen over the long weekend; Lynn Klapecki for staying on top of enthusiastically promoting ideas; and Liz Morgan-Jones) for tirelessly ensuring our administration was up to scratch. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a pleasant and committed team, and over the moon they have put their hands up to take on the challenge of BRWF2021. My very best wishes (From Miriam). See more
15.01.2022 BELLINGEN READERS AND WRITERS ANNOUNCE NEW COMMITTEE LINE UP FOR 2020-21 The Annual General Meeting held via ZOOM conducted the usual business with a comprehensive report of what was planned for the 2020 Festival (and which we can build on for the next one), our burgeoning online presence and activities in the wake of COVID-19 and the new committee line up with clear roles and responsibilities. The new committee members are:... Andrew Williams : Festival Chair Adam Norris : Vice Chair/ Head of Programming Liz Morgan-Jones : Festival Administrator/ Secretary Michael Clarke : Treasurer Lynne Klapecki : Marketing & Sponsorship/ Committee Member Steve Coates : Website/ Committee Member Jason John : Poetry Slam/ Committee Member We also have some new Active Members that we are working with in planning for the new year right now (more about that later). We bid adieu to Miriam Verbeek our brave and innovative leader over the past tumultuous year with heavy hearts, but hopefully she will continue to be part of the Festival’s future in some way or another.
15.01.2022 A Snapshot in Time --- Bellingen Writers Today Regardless, COVID or no, or any other perceived obstacles, WRITERS have to WRITE, play to their museso on Saturday November 28th, we would like to invite you to a FREE Book Launch and Panel Discussion at Bellingen Memorial Hall, the first session starting at 3.00pm and the second at 7.00pm The event titled A Snapshot in TimeBellingen Writers Today will feature five local authors Anastasia Guise, Steven Doyle, Miriam Verbeek..., Jason John and Tim Cadman with Special Guest Speaker Sue Lennox from the event sponsor OzGreen In addition to presentations and discussions over two different sessions (more about that later), there will be a Book Store to enable purchases and book signings so you can mingle with the authors, their supporters and interested persons Because of strict COVID enforcement, we ask you to BOOK AHEAD at EventBrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/bellingen-community-book-la You can book either or both of the sessions, PLEASE BOOK NOW to avoid disappointment We look forward to seeing you there, supporting our talent and sharing ideas, stories and good fellowship
14.01.2022 Episode 4 is here! Featuring human rights champion Julian Burnside QC in conversation about his quest for fairer treatment for refugees and a greener future for us all. You'll also hear from Louis Nowra reading an extract from his 'Collected Stories', and music from our very own mountain folk, The Mid-North. Follow the link to hear more ... https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/podcast
13.01.2022 James Bradley - Author Webinar discussing his latest book on Thursday August 20th at 6.30pm James Bradley is the well known author of seven novels --- Wrack, The Deep Field, The Resurrectionist, The Silent Invasion, The Buried Ark, Clade and most recently Ghost Species plus a book of poetry called Paper Nautilus. His books have won or been shortlisted for a number of major Australian and international literary awards and have been widely translated. As part of this live, onli...ne author talk James will discuss his latest book Ghost Species a dystopian novel about a secretive project to re-engineer the climate by resurrecting extinct speciesand more This event is a collaboration between NSW Public Libraries including the Clarence Regional Library. The conversation will be facilitated by Amy Heap, Outreach and Promotions Coordinator, the Riverina Regional Library. HOW TO ATTEND Clarence Regional Library has twenty tickets to this event. Bookings are required for this Zoom Webinar. Zoom Webinar links and password will be sent to participants via email prior to the event There are only 20 tickets available on a first come first serve basis, so book now to avoid disappointment You can register at https://www.crl.nsw.gov.au/ Click on to the website, go to Home Then go to the search box in upper right corner and click on the I want to dropdown menu for Find out what is happening Click on banner Author James Bradley Live Event Click on title Author James Bradley Live Online Event and register See more
12.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST WINNERS Over the next couple of weeks we are going to introduce you to and highlight the writing achievements of the 10 winners from the I Love Writing Contest jointly sponsored by I Love Bello and the Readers and Writers Festival Today meet 11 year old Lara Gulliver, third prize winner, in the Junior Category for her marvelous story Golden Boy --- Oh how I love it when you play with me whispered little Golden Boy in the ear of the old tree. O...h but it is my pleasure, for you shine so brightly that you are thought to be a shining star replied the tree, who was really quite vain You can find her story on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with the other winners AND Adam Norris, our head of programming, and 2BBB literary interviewer will be talking to Lara and her fellow contest winners (who will also read their stories) here on facebook in the next couple of days Be sure to come back and watch our winners, aged 10 to 60+, and give them the support and congratulations they have earned See more
11.01.2022 Giants! Life! Love! Murderous seagulls! The second round of readings from the "I LOVE WRITING" competition has it all. Join our First and Second-place winners from the Junior Category, Laura & Hannah McNeil, as they regale us with tales of overcoming fears (and seagulls). We are also thrilled to welcome our Shire Librarian Jill Haynes, reading Lily Ryan's moving portrait of acceptance and identity. We hope you enjoy.
09.01.2022 From 6th-14th November, Australia’s largest performing writer’s - Story Week - is going online with an international line-up of artists and a program filled with poetry slams, talks and shared story-telling experiences. Featuring hip hop artists, vogue dancers, beat poets and story tellers from across the globe, Story Week promises an action-packed week of wordsmithery. More info: www.wordtravels.info.
08.01.2022 GIVEAWAY! It's that time again. To go in the draw to WIN a copy of the latest release from Australia's #1 bestselling author Monica McInerney, all you need to to is share and tag! Set in Ireland, Australia, Scotland and England, "The Godmothers" is McInerney at her feel-good best. Simply share this post (and don't forget to tag us so we can see it), and you're in the running. Winners will be announced in one week's time. Good luck!
07.01.2022 Episode Three of ‘Write Between the Eyes’ is out now! Featuring an unmissable conversation with Bob Brown about his time as leader of the Greens and what must be done to reverse the global climate emergency. Paddy Manning also joins us with a powerful pandemic reading from his latest book, ‘Body Count: How Climate Change is Killing Us’, while musician Titan Sky shares his moving new release, ‘Acorns’. Click on the link to listen: https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/podcast
07.01.2022 Forget our earlier post - we've been upgraded! Adam's conversation with Fiona Poole on ABC Radio Coffs Coast on 92.3 has been moved to Friday 30th October for the 'FRIDAY FACEOFF" special. Tune in at 9:10am to hear all about the next season of "Write Between The Eyes", as well as a rather special event we have headed your way in December ...
06.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : Ready or Not by Leonie Harrison Leonie Harrison won first prize in the Open Category of the I Love Writing Contest with her poignant Life Story of every day love and loss and every day wonder all rolled into a thousand evocative words. The question asked throughout the story ready? is a haunting thread with meaning for us all, are we ever ready for what life throws at us?... You can find Leonie’s prize winning story on the BRWF website - https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with the other winners AND stay tuned to this Facebook page to catch a short interview with Leonie and her fellow contest winners (who will also read their stories) here on Facebook unfolding over the next few days. Our other winners will also be showcased here on the Bellingen Readers and Writers’ Festival page every 2-3 days so please read their stories and give them the feedback they so richly deserve for their talented and spirited efforts.
06.01.2022 Catch two Bellingen Poetry Slam winners for the price of one (free!). Boy Renaissance (2018 winner) and Jason John (2019 winner) team up for a night of politics, sex and religion thanks to Live on Mars. https://www.facebook.com/events/688827361722990/
05.01.2022 Bellingen Library is hosting the Writers On the Road’ program on Friday afternoon 4th December commencing 5:30pm. ‘Writers On The Road’, the free Byron Writers Festival touring program, is exploring the new normal this year with a crew of literary mavericks. Acclaimed authors and artists on-board include Bigambul illustrator Dub Leffler, writer and recovering teacher Gabbie Stroud, author and filmmaker Benjamin Gilmour and Yuwaalaraay author and musician Nardi Simpson. Bookings Essential Capacity restrictions apply. To book, email the library on [email protected]
05.01.2022 Bush School" Peter O'Brien Author Visit 15 Sep 2020 - 6:00 PM to 6:45 PM Clarence Regional Library Event Remote NSW, 15 students, one incredible teacher...... 'Bush School' is a charming, funny and moving story of a new teacher on his first assignment in remote Australia, in a one-teacher bush school. Published in August 2020 by Allen and Unwin, you can reserve your copy now at your library. This special Clarence Regional Library event with Peter O’Brien will be hosted by Programs Officer, Jane Kreis. The event takes place live online and is free of charge. Registration not required. Go to The Clarence Regional Library website https://clarence.spydus.com//spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/EVENTS
05.01.2022 "If the sheep had still been around to graze the pastures, the toppling water tower would have startled them enough to lose their wool there and then".and so begins Maxyn Dorz’s haunting story The Crow. The First Prize Winner in the I LOVE WRITING CONTEST, Secondary Categorybe sure to read it, it is truly striking! You can find Maxyn’s prize winning story on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ along with other winning tales. AND ...stay tuned to this Facebook page to catch a short interview with Maxyn and her personal reading of The Crow here on Facebook scheduled for the last week of August. The other winners will also be showcased here on the Bellingen Readers and Writers’ Festival page every 2-3 days so please read their stories and give them the praise and feedback that every writer needs to continue pursuing his or her art
05.01.2022 OUT NOW! For our season finale, we're joined by none other than Kerry O'Brien for a special-length episode. In a wide-ranging conversation we talk of the current political climate at home and abroad; of his reflections on the major interviews of his career; and of the difficulties and triumphs facing the next generation. We're also joined by Alex Landragin, reading from his remarkable debut novel 'Crossings', while Honey & Knives echo Robert Frost with 'Two Roads'. Listen here ... https://www.bellingenwritersfestival.com.au//kerry-obrien/
04.01.2022 Calling all unpublished writers! Our friends at Penguin Random House Australia have opened submissions for the 2020 Write It Fellowship program. The program is seeking unpublished adult writers across all genres, with a focus on under-represented sections of our community, such as writers from a socio-economically marginalised background, LGBTQI+, Indigenous or CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) writers or writers with a disability. Submissions are open until November 15, so check out their website for more details. https://www.penguin.com.au/win/entryform?id=50
02.01.2022 It's with great pleasure (and just a touch of unexpected roadworks) that we bring you the first in our series of readings from the winners of the I LOVE WRITING competition! This debut episodes features Beth Gibbings, the First Prize-winner in the Open Category with her masterful story, 'Working With the Enemy', as well as Peter Smith reading his highly commended work, "The Heart of the Forest"
01.01.2022 Two Dynamite, Complementary Sessions at a Snapshot in Time 28 November, Bellingen Memorial Hall A Snapshot in Time, a free event of book launches and discussion is promising an afternoon and evening of literary enjoyment and topical talk. With the addition of music, book signings and sales, it will be a great opportunity to meet and mingle with authors, their fans and other community supporters The first session from 3.30-5.40pm sub-titled Fact to Fiction Our Endange...red World, and MC’d by Guya Loveman, will feature Anastasia Guise with her seminal book Gondwana Burning and Steven Doyle launching his new work The Hero Gene The evening session from 7.10-9.00pm sets a change of pace with a panel discussion featuring Miriam Verbeek, author of Songs of Si’Empra, her recently completed fantasy trilogy; Jason John author and provocateur of I’m Not A Racist But; and Tim Cadman, sci-fi writer who recently launched The Changes: Refuge, Rescue, Return This free literary event is taking bookings now at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/bellingen-community-book-la
01.01.2022 A public holiday? Why, that's the perfect time for a BOOK LAUNCH! We're thrilled to present to you our video interview with the extraordinary Miriam Verbeek - Author, who has just published the concluding volume in her "Songs of Si'Empra" series. If you haven't already lost yourself in Miriam's world of politics, power and fantasy, congratulations - you've just found your next adventure.
01.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST: 4th Prize Winner Junior Category Andrew Thomson, St Mary’s School Andrew’s prize-winning story The Immortal Zombies begins The year 2123 the world is corrupted and packed with emortal zombies. It’s too deadly to go outside the base. The zombies have grown in numbers size and strength, nothing can slow them down now. The zombies have no heart or brain. The only way to kill them is to place a heart in the chest then shoot them. That’s what I’m going ...to do. You can find Andrew’s zombie story on the BRWF website at https://www.bellingenwritersfestival.com.au//2020-writing/ along with the other winners. Please shout out to Andrew on Facebook after you read his story to ask for more zombie apocalypse tales or whatever is fomenting in his fertile imagination these days.
01.01.2022 I LOVE WRITING CONTEST : Oliver Pham’s A Night to Reflect, reminds us what teen angst can be about I reminisce about the warmth that always existed in my home, despite having little money or material things, I always felt the tender love from my parents. Sure, there were some stressful moments with some bickering here and there with banter rebounding backwards and forth between Jack and I.. and thus goes Oliver’s second prize winning story in the Secondary Category of t...he I Love Writing Contest It’s very direct, very emotional andwell, read it for yourself on the BRWF website https://bellingenwritersfestival.com.au/writing-competitio/ - you won’t be disappointed with this young guy’s stellar talent AND stay tuned to this facebook page to catch a series short interviews and winning story readings mostly by the authors themselves from this year’s I Love Writing Contest. Expect the first in the series within the next 10 days
