tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post9073266264227949077..comments2024-03-29T12:36:41.063+11:00Comments on New England, Australia: Collating the stories behind New England's writersJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-32833847870611927902015-03-08T18:22:38.556+11:002015-03-08T18:22:38.556+11:00Hi Don. Great to hear from you. Why don't you ...Hi Don. Great to hear from you. Why don't you join the New England Writers' Centre - http://www.newc.org.au/join-us.html<br />and the public facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/NewEnglandWritersCentre<br /><br />You don't have to live in Armidale, I don't, but its a great way of maintaining links and gaining professional stimulation.<br /> Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-621005354018684602015-03-08T13:35:38.252+11:002015-03-08T13:35:38.252+11:00I am a long w away at Portland, Victoria. And my l...I am a long w away at Portland, Victoria. And my links with the area are tenuous. I am a South Australian originally, and worked for many years at SA Tourism in Sydney.<br /><br />When free tertiary education came in, I enrolled at University of New England for my degree. I have fond memories of going to Armidale for the Residential Schools in May and September. <br /><br />Since then I worked as an Employment Counsellor in South West Victoria, and have written a series of case study stories, some of which have appeared on blogs.<br /><br />Eventually, I'll publish. So it appeals to me to be in touch with writers from New England. I still have occasional online contact with Paul Burns of Armidale. He did his degree the same time as me.<br /><br />kind regards<br /><br />Don WilsonGorgeous Dunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540625260311418333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-61719677404038490582015-03-08T11:17:45.986+11:002015-03-08T11:17:45.986+11:00Hi Janene.
I will certainly read all the books. ...Hi Janene. <br /><br />I will certainly read all the books. As you know, I use a broader definition of New England than used in your project, so Shirley falls smack within my scope. <br /><br />In addition to her connection with JW, that's interesting in itself, she can also provide a personal perspective on the Armidale literary scene.<br /><br />I agree that the Express did not get the message including the importance of the grant. I really, really, really want this project to proceed. I can add a little, but I do expect to draw heavily from you in painting one aspect of broader New England life.<br /><br />I will bring the Garner material (I would be chuffed too) up in the main post. Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25637657.post-4163656568894056352015-03-08T09:41:16.127+11:002015-03-08T09:41:16.127+11:00Roundabout at Bangalow and Ghost at the Wedding ar...Roundabout at Bangalow and Ghost at the Wedding are both delightful reads, Jim. The first book has a little about New England, but the main reason to interview Shirley Walker would be because she did her PhD on Judith Wright and stayed in touch with her over many years. The Express didnt really communicate that this project is dependent on getting grant funding, and I was disappointed by the cursory mention of the Helen Garner encounter. The full story of that is on my blog at www.janenecarey.comJanene Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17629518308569572262noreply@blogger.com