The Do Not Disturb sign has been on the door for two days. The front desk says the man hasn’t… Read more The Hotel Manager
Tag: writing
He Should Have Said Something
He tried to say something at the start of the meal but every time he opened his mouth she slid… Read more He Should Have Said Something
Early Morning Coffee Shop
Gale force winds. Slanted rain. Flooding expected. The door is closed. The coffee shop full. The hiss from the coffee… Read more Early Morning Coffee Shop
Why teaching creative writing matters – Helen Brain
Why it is important to teach creative writing? I view creative writing as a craft with techniques that can be… Read more Why teaching creative writing matters – Helen Brain
Best Books – 2014
At the end of 2013 I wrote a short piece for my blog (Best Books of 2013) that listed my… Read more Best Books – 2014
What I like about my mornings
Yoga stretches My daily spiritual practice – some simple moves with a wooden sword, it is very empowering! Eating breakfast… Read more What I like about my mornings
When I am tired I want to write poetry
Climb into bed. Pillows. Notebook. Dictionary. Thesausus. Pens (at least two colours) A draft of a poem. Some new ideas.… Read more When I am tired I want to write poetry
Writing Poetry
I like poetry when it hums at me shows me tantalising glimpses and I have to burrow deep to find… Read more Writing Poetry
In this City
wind sometimes is a lovesick lover, he brushes against your face, carries a hint of geranium wind is a sometimes… Read more In this City
January: Cape Town
The smog clings to the city. A thick brown coat that chokes and deadens. The heat is stifling and uncreative.… Read more January: Cape Town