Monthly Archive: October 2012

The Rewrite. 2

The Rewrite.

As a relative novice the term ‘Rewrite’ sounded quite horrific when I first heard it. It was spoken as if a writer took a perfectly good story and completely changed it. That is how...

Elders and Betters. 4

Elders and Betters.

When I left New Zealand more than ten years ago I left with something not knowing its true value. That something was the relationship I had built with my grandparents. You see I am...

‘The Rugby Blanket’ …an update. 1

‘The Rugby Blanket’ …an update.

When blogging I’ve spent most of my time trying to find some topic to comment on or some tip that I have picked up during my time writing. Recently, with little time, I haven’t...

“Only a Tramp” by Nora Toye 7

“Only a Tramp” by Nora Toye

I have been given permission to reproduce a 500 word submission to the Auckland Star which was written by my maternal grandmother some eighty four years ago. This year marks the century of Nora...