Category Archives: Women Writers
A Pearl Called Marj – by Toni Risson
A Pearl Called Marj ‘Always keep a pole handy.’ This from Marj Wilke, a woman who is to the Society of Women Writers of Queensland what Alan McGilvray was to cricket. ‘A light one,’ she adds, ‘but long enough to … Continue reading
From Guest Blogger – Trudy Graham
My Journey with Writing My journey with writing began with reading. I had always felt comfortable with words and language and read voraciously from a very young age, working my way through most of the classics before I was a … Continue reading
Do You Remember Inchcolm?
On Wickham Terrace, in what used to be the specialist medical precinct of Brisbane, stands the historic Inchcolm building. These days there are medical practices in the precinct, but other businesses have replaces some of the older businesses. Medical Centre … Continue reading
The Alice Panel at Brisbane Square Library
The Alice Literary Award was the inspiration for a presentation at The End Room of the Brisbane Square Library. While a little late starting, the panel session was most interesting. Laurel Daniels set the tone with readings from the works … Continue reading
A Woman Writer in Disguise – MK Hume
Marilyn Hume is one of the many women writers who has chosen to disguise their gender by changing their name, or in fact hiding it. By writing as M K Hume, she has received greater success than she believes she would … Continue reading
PNG welcomes Mary Mennis
SWWQ Member Mary Mennis left Brisbane yesterday (October 31st) on the Pacific Aria. with her husband Brian. They will go to PNG; Alotoau where there is a Canoe Festival and the opening of a Museum. Then they will go on … Continue reading