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NEWCASTLE CREATIVE WRITERS


Vesna McMaster – Moving
‘I found it very moving.’ ‘I’m surprised you managed to get to the end. Seven hours long? Did you take breaks in between?’ ‘Not that much.’ ‘I get antsy if a film goes over fifty minutes. Star yelling “Edits! Ever heard of edits?” at the screen.’ ‘Aaah. Yes.’ ‘So was it in Hungarian? Or was it just made in Hungary?’ He opens his mouth to answer but is interrupted by a sharp yelp from the dog. They start and turn to look at her. She is spinning round anxiously, as

Vesna McMaster
May 12, 20252 min read


Michael Sheridan - Moving
“I’m going to give you an overview. I’m after you’ll need to do the 100 hour online course to get the full history of time travel. ...
Michael Sheridan
May 12, 20251 min read


Carol Gano - Moving
Slowly, slowly – creeping, slithering, temperatures cooling – melted lava through the sands Food and water – the ongoing daily need,...
Carol Gano
May 12, 20251 min read


Ricci Schwarzler - Moving
I watched as my old Aunt tottered across the living room. ‘Do you want me to get it?’ ‘No, no, I’m fine.’ ‘Mmm.’ I’m not so sure,...
Ricci Schwarzler
May 12, 20252 min read


David Gairdner - Moving
Mother Vesna and Dr Michael, Mark’s Dad, kept complaining about burgers on the way to Jindabyne. Blah blah blah. - Mark liked...
David Gairdner
May 12, 20251 min read


Kevan Smith - Moving
This seat is so uncomfortable. My back hurts and my bony arse is never comfortable for even short periods, let along extended. And loud, they’re very loud! I know I’m semi-deaf but not from that bellow. ‘Sit up keep your back straight.’ I think to myself. ‘No, stop fidgeting, it disturbs the other people. This bloke, if he takes my armrest again, I’ll fart and smell the bugger out. Mind you with this din, no-one will hear but I think it will even overpower smell. Think o
Kevan Smith
May 12, 20252 min read


Michael Collins - MOVING JINDABYNE PNEUMONIA HAMBURGERS (All together in a Portuguese Wrap)
I had to move... The burghers sucked... No... Really I am sure they were 'infected'... But probably not... In truth... If truth be...
Michael Collins
May 12, 20251 min read
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