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Filling Your Cup

April 13, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 5 Comments

Writing is a solitary activity. Spending hours with your computer and your thoughts can be both joyous and lonely at the same time. I really enjoy sitting in my memories, untangling the meaning of my existence. However, there is an energy exchange which happens with people. This reciprocity is, for me, an essential element of … Continue reading Filling Your Cup

The Changing Voice of Writing

March 23, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 5 Comments

Last week Stu and I watched the movie Women Talking. We had a particular interest in the movie, as it was based on the book of the same name, written by Miriam Toews. Miriam Toews was born in Steinbach, Manitoba (Canada) a child of Mennonite parents. Stu grew up in Landmark, Manitoba, a 20 minute … Continue reading The Changing Voice of Writing

This Writing Life

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 2 Comments

Writing a book is an interesting challenge. Some of the difficulties were expected. Some not at all. Overall, I am relishing in the task. It is pushing me out of my comfort zone and demanding of my focus. My brain is enjoying the everyday arduous workout. Being stretched around concepts, being forced to look critically … Continue reading This Writing Life

The Story So Far…

February 17, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 4 Comments

When I decided to take a year off work to write a book, it felt like a leap of faith. It still does. It's a risk, but one that, so far, I am so happy I took. I am relishing sitting in the space of my memories. Surprised by what is coming up and wants … Continue reading The Story So Far…

Project 11 and Hockey

January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ 4 Comments

As some readers will know, 10 years ago my late husband, Michael committed suicide. To say it was life changing would be an understatement. Six years ago, I met Stu. Equally as life changing, in a vastly more enjoyable way. Stu is Canadian and played ice hockey for many years. On a recent trip to … Continue reading Project 11 and Hockey

2023 A Year of Writing

January 10, 2023April 13, 2023 ~ Kylie Eklund-Denman ~ Leave a comment

Sitting in my space I have made to write in this year, I am filled with excitement, anxiety and anticipation. This is the year I have carved out to write. Something I have dreamed of doing since I was a child. Having recently turned 50, I have finally decided to shrug off the self-doubt, the … Continue reading 2023 A Year of Writing

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I respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people as the traditional owners of the land on which I write and live, and the rich history of storytelling being an important part of the culture. I pay my respects to the elders, past and present, and acknowledge sovereignty of this land was never ceded.

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What a lovely night at the Panton Hill Hotel to launch Leearna Shaw's debut, A Farm in Golden Clouds. Hosted by the hostess with the mostest, Anne Freeman, and attended by lots of writing buddies. Write Squad was well represented, and the room was full of love for Leearna. It's always inspiring to hear a story of perseverance becoming a dream come true. Congratulations, @leearna.shaw.author #afarmingoldenclouds #writesquad #writerlife #booklaunch As a mum and ally, I see you, I support you, and I love you ❤️ Maryanne Wolf is a scholar, a teacher, and an advocate for children and literacy around the world. I heard this quote during her appearance on the excellent new ABC documentary series, The Matter of Facts. Hosted by Hamish Macdonald, the show explores the impact of digital mediums, misinformation and AI on critical thinking, brain development, and democratic processes. We are literally being brainwashed by the algorithm to stop questioning where our facts or news comes from. I can't recommend this series highly enough. I'll be writing a piece about this soon, after being horrified by what the algorithm was feeding my husband. Monday morning vibe ❤️ Chatting with Madeleine Cleary today at Belgrave Library about her book, The Butterfly Women, was fun, interesting, and informative. Madeleine is such a natural, she made my first ‘In Conversation’ a relaxing experience. It was lovely to have Christine Newell and Wifey (Amanda Gambas) in the audience, as well as some MAC writing regulars, Leah and Judy, and my friend Jas, who is the manager at Belgrave, who took a chance on letting me loose on a local audience ❤️ thank you x I love visiting teamLabs in Japan. It's so inspiring and beautiful. I find these videos really helpful when I'm writing and trying to immerse myself in Heian Era Japan. The music, the visuals, and in the space there are also scents, and sometimes water, or moving floors. A spectacular sensory experience, that I highly recommend if you go. So excited to chat with Madeleine Cleary about her brilliant book, The Butterfly Women, at Belgrave Library this Saturday, at 11am. I have a million questions, but will try to condense it down to an hour. My Happy Ending ♥ @maskedman01 Today is World Storytelling Day. A day to celebrate oral storytelling. The theme this year is ‘Light in the Dark.’ I think we could all use some light. There is much darkness 😔

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