Looking back a year on, I realise the significance of concluding my writing adventure in the NT with a tattoo, combining the ink of the writer's pen with the ink of a needle. I was booked in to have my first tattoo done on my last day in Darwin. A quill on my wrist, the… Continue reading My NT Writing Adventure Concludes with Ink and a Bang
Author: Kate Kelsen
Kakadu Day Three & Four: Bowali, Burrungkuy, Cooinda Lodge & Maguk Falls
The next morning as my porridge boiled away on my stove, I typed a text to Brett. Thanks for last night. I really hope you keep sharing your music. Don’t be a stranger! A missed call was waiting when I returned from the showers. My heart leapt into a frenzy as I called him back.… Continue reading Kakadu Day Three & Four: Bowali, Burrungkuy, Cooinda Lodge & Maguk Falls
Kakadu Day Two Continued: An Outback Date
I didn’t know what I had expected from my day tour to Arnhem Land, but being asked out for a drink by my tour guide wasn’t it.  We returned to Jabiru in the late afternoon. Back at the caravan park, I washed off the day’s dust and sweat and brushed my hair out of… Continue reading Kakadu Day Two Continued: An Outback Date
Kakadu Day Two: Arnhem Land
I woke early on my second day in Kakadu. The morning air was heavy with humidity as I heated instant porridge on my camp stove. I was booked into a group tour headed to Arnhem Land. Just before 8am, I joined a handful of other guests waiting at the front office of the Aurora Kakadu… Continue reading Kakadu Day Two: Arnhem Land
Reflections on Reflections: One Year On from the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
On December 6th 2022, I received an email from the Ireland Writing Retreat informing me that I had been selected as a finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards, in the Flash Fiction category for my entry 'Reflections'. This was an exciting milestone to sneak in before the year's end! It was also the first… Continue reading Reflections on Reflections: One Year On from the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
My Northern Writing Adventure: Kakadu Day One
I'm smiling in this photo, but a few hours earlier I was most definitely was not. I was fuming, just like my campervan. At 9am on Monday, I checked out of my Airbnb in Stuart Park, and caught the bus to pick up my rental campervan from the depot just outside the Darwin city centre.… Continue reading My Northern Writing Adventure: Kakadu Day One
My Northern Writing Adventure: Festival Sunday
I acknowledge the Larrakia people of the Garramilla/Darwin region who are the traditional owners of the land I am writing about in this post. I acknowledge all elders of the past, present and future. On Sunday morning I headed back to the Museum and Art Gallery of the NT for the last time. I attended… Continue reading My Northern Writing Adventure: Festival Sunday
My Northern Writing Adventure: Pride, Loving and Relationships on Festival Saturday
I acknowledge the Larrakia people of the Garramilla/Darwin region who are the traditional owners of the land I am writing about in this post. I acknowledge all elders of the past, present and future. On this day I was tired. I hadn't fallen to sleep until 4am the night before. Missing the late bus and… Continue reading My Northern Writing Adventure: Pride, Loving and Relationships on Festival Saturday
My Northern Writing Adventure: Festival Friday
I acknowledge the Larrakia people of the Garramilla/Darwin region who are the traditional owners of the land I am writing about in this post. I acknowledge all elders of the past, present and future. On Friday I began the day with a visit to the historical Fannie Bay Gaol. The gaol operated as Her Majesty's… Continue reading My Northern Writing Adventure: Festival Friday
My Northern Literary Adventure: One Year On
I acknowledge the Larrakia people of the Garramilla/Darwin region who are the traditional owners of the land I am writing about in this post. I acknowledge all elders of the past, present and future. This week I am reminiscing on my first trip to the Northern Territory. I can't believe it has already been a… Continue reading My Northern Literary Adventure: One Year On
