An introduction to me!

 I'm a 50 year old woman from the beautiful island of Tasmania, Australia who wants to get serious about writing.

In 2002 I was a high school teacher and a Master of Arts student.  The next year I was an inpatient in a psychiatric ward.  I haven't recovered in any real sense of the word but I'm trying to live well with my disability.  I invite you to share this journey of discovery with me through this blog and my other writing.

I'm currently writing a memoir called From Literacy to Lunacy.  I'm half way through the third draft of it, so it's about time I took myself seriously as a writer.   In order to become a better writer I am studying a Postgraduate Diploma in Creative Writing and Communication through a small Christian University called Tabor Adelaide.  I'm due to graduate next year which is really exciting.

I'm a committed Christian and I have found that my faith has comforted me and anchored me through their struggles.  I currently attend a local church, which has a diverse congregation.  I don't want to write for a solely Christian audience and I don't want to deny my faith either.  I just want to be me.

On this blog I plan to write about a wide range of topics.  These include: mental health, writing, spirituality, politics, book and movie reviews and how much I love my cat.  If you can think of any other topics I could cover please let me know.

I look forward to sharing with you.

Comments

  1. Anonymous16 May 2022 at 12:33

    Hi Amber,
    It seems to be working ok now, but I can't include a photo.

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  2. fional24 May 2022 at 18:48

    Brilliant introduction Amber

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