David that's amazing - all of it. I never knew Deb Westbury, but I knew her partner, John, and his kids. I lived in the mountains for many years and they lived just up the road. I'd love to hear more about the workshop Ron Pretty ran. My work is a little more contemporary than what the press usually prefers, but I'm very happy they moved past the traditional constraints and published my work. @magdalena ball made some responses to block work that used in my collection, similarly to the block form you used in your exploration of the south coast rail. I think your work is like the short story by Frank Moorehouse that travels over the hills to the beach, which is a favourite of @richard lawson
That you knew Deb would seem remarkable, if not for all the other recurrent patterns I see…
Which is in part the substance of my South Coast Line post.
Sincere thanks for your fascinating reply - and your kind words and restack.
I am currently sitting on a headland in Yuraygir National Park watching the ocean watching me. I will put my phone away again now - but I will reply later. I would be more than happy to say a little about the New poets Wollongong workshops. I attended twice.
Apologies. I should have said “that you knew Deb Westbury’s partner.” I was reading off my phone screen, in bright sunshine, so I misread your comment.
The music reminds me of the work of NZ musician Annabel Alpers - in her "Bachelorette" project period...
I just dropped in because you "liked" my Note and followed me. To my surprise, I see you have a book coming out with Five Islands Press. Congratulations! I had thought Five Islands was moribund, but I see they have a new website - and even a poetry award. Ron Pretty published my little collection "Spinifex" in the Five Islands "New Poets" series in .... ohhh.... 2001.
Until re-emerging here on Substack I have been away from publishing since soon after that....
My Post "South Coast Line" tells some of that story...
You seem to have links to Newcastle - my former home, where we still spend part of the year. I see you have a "Gillian Mears" post too - a weird coincidence, since we live most of the year on the Clarence River, downstream from her old home.
So - with all that - I thought I should hit the "Subscribe" button.
David that's amazing - all of it. I never knew Deb Westbury, but I knew her partner, John, and his kids. I lived in the mountains for many years and they lived just up the road. I'd love to hear more about the workshop Ron Pretty ran. My work is a little more contemporary than what the press usually prefers, but I'm very happy they moved past the traditional constraints and published my work. @magdalena ball made some responses to block work that used in my collection, similarly to the block form you used in your exploration of the south coast rail. I think your work is like the short story by Frank Moorehouse that travels over the hills to the beach, which is a favourite of @richard lawson
Hi Elizabeth
Oh! This intricately woven world we live within.
That you knew Deb would seem remarkable, if not for all the other recurrent patterns I see…
Which is in part the substance of my South Coast Line post.
Sincere thanks for your fascinating reply - and your kind words and restack.
I am currently sitting on a headland in Yuraygir National Park watching the ocean watching me. I will put my phone away again now - but I will reply later. I would be more than happy to say a little about the New poets Wollongong workshops. I attended twice.
Best Wishes - Dave
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Apologies. I should have said “that you knew Deb Westbury’s partner.” I was reading off my phone screen, in bright sunshine, so I misread your comment.
It’s still a wonderful serendipity…..
D :)
Very lovely, Elizabeth....
The music reminds me of the work of NZ musician Annabel Alpers - in her "Bachelorette" project period...
I just dropped in because you "liked" my Note and followed me. To my surprise, I see you have a book coming out with Five Islands Press. Congratulations! I had thought Five Islands was moribund, but I see they have a new website - and even a poetry award. Ron Pretty published my little collection "Spinifex" in the Five Islands "New Poets" series in .... ohhh.... 2001.
Until re-emerging here on Substack I have been away from publishing since soon after that....
My Post "South Coast Line" tells some of that story...
https://davidkirkby.substack.com/p/south-coast-line
You seem to have links to Newcastle - my former home, where we still spend part of the year. I see you have a "Gillian Mears" post too - a weird coincidence, since we live most of the year on the Clarence River, downstream from her old home.
So - with all that - I thought I should hit the "Subscribe" button.
Best Wishes - Dave :)