Writing happens in one of four-ish ways for me. I have a message or a ‘piece’ that is in me roaring and ready to go. I sit down to type and it comes out as effortlessly as a slinky making its way downstairs. One go. Minimal editing needed.
Sol is a wonderful name. I want to name my daughter Luna if we ever have a daughter. :) I think every child deserves a sibling, I really do. I still talk to my brother every day, and my sister is the reason I started writing in the first place. I really love them both so much, even after all these years (turning 31 tomorrow). Thanks for the great letter, Peta.
The tooth fairy bit reminded me of last year when I was eagerly waiting for your to post about the Easter bunny and how you navigated that with your kids. But then your next post was informing us you’d be signing off for awhile. Idk why but I was really looking forward to that post. 😂😂😂 Curious how it went considering it’s Easter again and your reasons for balancing truth with them I really reasonated with. It’s been such a cliff hanger for me this last year.
Oh those drawings! As sacred as it gets I reckon, purity channelled in pens. Have you read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, not Aussie (US) but where the art world meets hardcore underbelly and some seriously good writing.
If you liked Boy Swallows Universe, it’s also worth reading Trent Dalton’s newer book Lola in the Mirror. It’s my favourite read of the year so far!
Sol is a wonderful name. I want to name my daughter Luna if we ever have a daughter. :) I think every child deserves a sibling, I really do. I still talk to my brother every day, and my sister is the reason I started writing in the first place. I really love them both so much, even after all these years (turning 31 tomorrow). Thanks for the great letter, Peta.
The tooth fairy bit reminded me of last year when I was eagerly waiting for your to post about the Easter bunny and how you navigated that with your kids. But then your next post was informing us you’d be signing off for awhile. Idk why but I was really looking forward to that post. 😂😂😂 Curious how it went considering it’s Easter again and your reasons for balancing truth with them I really reasonated with. It’s been such a cliff hanger for me this last year.
Haha, ok, leave with me
I loved reading this. I love siblings (have 3 kids as well, sister oldest, brother then brother) their love is delicious I could eat it for brekky.
Oh those drawings! As sacred as it gets I reckon, purity channelled in pens. Have you read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt, not Aussie (US) but where the art world meets hardcore underbelly and some seriously good writing.
I haven't!! It sounds right up my alley. I mean, art and the underworld?! How good. Thanks gorge