Artistic Collaborations
Sand Writers have published 3 themed collections, Fleurieu Past & Present (2021), Home (2019) and Thin Air (2018).
The collaboration between The Sand Writers and Art@Goolwa has produced a rich eclectic collection of stories, artworks, photographs, poems and essays. Exploring the natural world and contemporary themes, these elegant anthologies share new perspectives and celebrates creative endeavour.
Copies can be purchased for $25.00 at the Art@Goolwa Gallery or contact the Sand Writers through the CONTACT tab above.
The collaboration between The Sand Writers and Art@Goolwa has produced a rich eclectic collection of stories, artworks, photographs, poems and essays. Exploring the natural world and contemporary themes, these elegant anthologies share new perspectives and celebrates creative endeavour.
Copies can be purchased for $25.00 at the Art@Goolwa Gallery or contact the Sand Writers through the CONTACT tab above.
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Fleurieu Past & Present
The Fleurieu Peninsula is Adelaide's southern playground, place of beaches, wineries, wildlife, forests and fine foods. It is the ancestral home of the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Peramangk people and remains rich is culture and natural beauty. Discover the wonders, the colours, the history and the undercurrents of a place that most South Australians know as the honeymoon and school holidays capital of the state. Thin Air Like the ephemeral art the tide paints on the shore, fleeting brushstrokes, word-scapes and shutter breaths of Fleurieu creators have been captured in Thin Air. Enjoy a journey through the eyes and minds of the people who live or practice their artform on the hilly peninsula on the Southern Ocean; where the beaches, rivers and lakes provide an abundance of inspiration, wildlife and natural beauty. Glimpse here a verbal and visual fusion, an eddying of ideas and threads. The project culminated in significant multi-art medium launch at Signal Point showcasing some of the creativity of the Fleurieu as inspired by the natural environment and community spirit of the region. Thin Air launch |
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Home
'Home is where one starts from' TS Eliot. What does it mean to you? The word inspires a rich diversity of thought, and in this edition our writers take you on a courageous and profound journey through many homes: past and present, idyllic and challenging. Stories and poems which are sometimes daunting, yet written fluently, with great wit and encouragement. Their straight up simplicity veils depth and poignancy. Our writers hop with sprightly omniscience from the present to the past and back again. These works show great honesty and the exhilarating visual arts capture every mood. Come with us on an extraordinary journey...... |
Speak Out
Sand Writers has published seven Speak Out volumes. Each is a collection of original works by members including reviews, feature articles and invited contributions.
No 7 April 2018 100p
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No 6 April 2017 100p
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No 5 April 2016 124p
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Vol 1 No 4 April 2015 112p
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Vol 1 No 1 July 2012 28p
Vol 1 No 2 February 2013 36p Vol 1 No 3 December 2013 76p (out of print) |
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There's No Planet B
This anthology is a collection of pieces written to stimulate discussion … and action. Some pieces are intentionally light-hearted, some are serious essays but all are intended to create new thinking in a positive framework. You will find some poetry, some prose covering a diversity of topics. All reflect the passion of the authors to join the growing army of people who want to see a reversal of the desperate trends occurring right now. There’s No Planet B will challenge you, stimulate you, encourage you and empower you to contribute to a better world for future generations
Sand Writers Inc is a diverse collection of writers who continually aspire to improve their abilities to create, communicate and entertain readers. Some are published authors; others are recreational writers. The club is based in Goolwa, a small South Australian town at the mouth of Australia’s longest river and it has and will be one of many coastal communities that will be first and most affected by the impacts of climate change. We hope that our writing can inspire you, your family and friends to join the movement to create a better planet Earth. Every step, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Sand Writers have decided that 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this e-book will be donated to environmental groups working to revegetate areas that have been impacted by recent bushfires in South Australia.
The E book can be bought through Amazon for both Kindle and Android formats for $4.99.
Sand Writers Inc is a diverse collection of writers who continually aspire to improve their abilities to create, communicate and entertain readers. Some are published authors; others are recreational writers. The club is based in Goolwa, a small South Australian town at the mouth of Australia’s longest river and it has and will be one of many coastal communities that will be first and most affected by the impacts of climate change. We hope that our writing can inspire you, your family and friends to join the movement to create a better planet Earth. Every step, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Sand Writers have decided that 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this e-book will be donated to environmental groups working to revegetate areas that have been impacted by recent bushfires in South Australia.
The E book can be bought through Amazon for both Kindle and Android formats for $4.99.
Member's Publications
Margaret Clark
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Frayed Edges'Margaret Clark’s poetry moves comfortably between cosy domesticity, family relationships, art, religion and occasionally politics. She finds inspiration in simple things (a walk in the park, coffee with friends, domestic chores) which reminds me to look for the poetry in the everyday.
The metaphor is wielded with aplomb (Scotland and England as a dysfunctional couple, a mountain range as a sleeping serpent) and the love and respect she has for Australia’s impressive landscape is evident in poems such as “October Storm” and “Namatjira’s Way”. These are straightforward, straight-talking nuggets of joy and wisdom and although Clark is not afraid to tackle the bigger issues, the pages twinkle delightfully with her quirky sense of humour’. Alison Flett Scottish Poet and Mentor Tourist or Pilgrim?'Margaret’s vocabulary, refreshingly devoid of the merest hint of pomposity, her subtlety, gentleness of expression, humour and perception combine wonderfully. Her use of conversational language with her delightful rhythm and pace is special, Her poems resonate with the reader personally. Her sense of irony, indeed her quirky view of life, and her rare ability to move the reader from warm chuckles, a burst of giggles, the odd guffaw, to a sudden, surprising, a low slide of
Her poems are very much a modern woman’s life story. They are enhanced by her delightful sense of humour, humility and a complete absence of pretentiousness or arrogance. She gives voice to the thoughts of us less talented individuals. For this we can only say thank you.' Frank Brennan Dip T, B. Ed. Superintendent of Education NT (retired) Till We Dance Together'I found it hard to put it down. The words flow. ‘Feelings’ that undergird the Christian faith come to the surface and are given expression. For example the mixed feelings about Jesus in that first Holy Week come out so well in ‘A week is a long time in politics.’ Margaret is creative, has a sharp mind and a keen sense of humour. This book is not one that I would read cover to cover as I would a novel or a biography. It is one I would dip into. An excellent resource and an excellent gift. I commend ‘Till we dance together’ to you.'
Rev Canon Ron Bundy To purchase Frayed Edges or Tourist or Pilgram? . Available from the author at $20.00 or $22.50 from Ginninderra Press. Till We Dance Together available from the author at $15.00. Author orders please contact magiclark@mac.com |
Roger Rees
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Out of Calamity: Stories of trauma survivors
No Turning Back"Powerful, realistic and moving – I wept.”
Christine Durham, author & former Senior Victorian of the Year (Doing Up Buttons) About No Turning Back
Louise a young Australian anthropologist and Zeno an Ethiopian doctor find love in Ethiopia following its disastrous 1984-85 famine. In Ethiopia Louise observes poverty she never believed possible and spends time living with a remote nomadic Ethiopian tribe, the Hamar, gaining insight into their way of life. Stretching through to present day we follow their lives and experiences including an HIV diagnosis and management. |
J.S Scholz
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Little IslandsAbout Little Islands
Beautifully crafted, these wonderful stories resonate with humanity – its subtleties, omissions, follies and frailties. Acutely observed settings and juxtapositions reveal the complexity of life. A boy builds a model solar system while his world falls apart; a reviled outcast searches for sanctuary at Christmas; a young policeman confronts ugliness in a beautiful landscape. Thieves, farmers, prison guards, real estate agents, factory workers, surfers, fishermen in a tinny – human hearts behind the mask and the uniform. John's writing has been published in Australia, and as far afield as Norway. His short stories have won many writing competitions including winning the SA Writers’ Festival Short Story Award twice, and the EJ Brady Award. Little Islands is an anthology of his best stories. To purchase a copy of Little Islands ($16) please contact jsscholz@hotmail.com |
Lindy Warrell
Ol' Girl Can Drive refers to an anthropological moment in my 60's that I'll never forget. A white haired Aboriginal woman from Rum Jungle (Northern Territory), remarked how well I drove in the bush. She said good driving showed respect for the land and vehicle.
2018, Ginninderra Press Picaro Poets Series. |
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Soft Toys for Grown-ups refers to a remembrance poem about how I walked the city in a daze soon after my mother died. I gravitated to a Coogee shop where I bought comfort in the shape of a Cashmere cardigan. That incident, that poem, sets the mood of this collection.
2019 No.75 Ginninderra Press Pocket Poets Series. |
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In offering glimpses of culture, nature, old age, memory and its loss, Life Blinks honours how precious life is. We dare not blink, or we will miss its wonder.
2019 Ginninderra Press's Picaro Poets Series, |
To purchase Lindy's books, please contact her at Lindy@wattletales.com.au. More of her work can be viewed on her website WattleTales.