Today I ticked a huge item ticked off my to-do list. As some of you may know, as well as a writer, I am also a professional hula hoop and aerial hoop entertainer.I started my training almost sixteen years ago, when I saw an advertisement for circus classes at my local library on the northside… Continue reading Storytelling Through Circus
Author: Kate Kelsen
Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
On December 6th, I received an email from Ireland Writing Retreat 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 a nice little milestone to sneak in before the year's end, and I have certainly started 2023 on a… Continue reading Reflections: A Finalist in the Wild Atlantic Writing Awards
The Harmony of Life is Out of Tune: The Wilted Rose Blog Series
Image byย SeaReedsย fromย Pixabay WARNING: This post discusses infant loss Introduction: The true story of Sarah continues. Although Sarah loved to play the classical music of Franz Liszt on her piano, no tune could soothe her broken heart. The death of her infant child was more than she could bear. It was the last straw of a… Continue reading The Harmony of Life is Out of Tune: The Wilted Rose Blog Series
Dear God, Bring Him Back
Image by Alan on Pixabay Introduction The story of Sarah continues. Jack and Sarah now have four children, the eldest being five years of age. The year is 1963, before mobile phones, uba and emails. Along with many women back then, Sarah did not have a car license, so she relied on taxis and public… Continue reading Dear God, Bring Him Back
Going to the Chapel of Love- The Wilted Rose
Introduction: The true story continues with Sarah standing in front of the mirror in a wedding dress. Who is she marrying? What happened between George and Sarah? Did Sarah change her mind? And who is Jack? Beverley Joy Book Excerpt โ The Wilted Rose Part 2 โ The Rose Blossom: Sarah had seen many different… Continue reading Going to the Chapel of Love- The Wilted Rose
And Now For Something A Little Darker…
My supernatural suspense short story, Grave Bargains, is FREE to download in October. In the wake of a devastating act of betrayal, Dylan is determined to bury the past and start fresh. His good intentions are challenged by a sinister stranger, who is determined to dig up his sins, and threatens to jeopardize his efforts… Continue reading And Now For Something A Little Darker…
Goodbye My Love โ The Wilted Rose
Introduction: Image byย Alanย fromย Pixabay The true story continues with Sarah and George feeling comfortable and familiar in their relationship. It felt like the time was right to move to the next level and get engaged. How will Sarahโs parents react to George asking them for Sarahโs hand in marriage? Will they accept him into their family… Continue reading Goodbye My Love โ The Wilted Rose
A Perfect World- The Wilted Rose
Image by รiฤdem Onur from Pixabay Introduction: The true story continues with Sarah and George falling head over heels in love with each other. Ahh, young love, first love! Oh, so innocent! So beautiful! Everything in her life was going perfectly to plan. This part of this story is set in Brisbane, Queensland in the mid-1950s. Beverley Joy. Book… Continue reading A Perfect World- The Wilted Rose
The Door of Love: The Wilted Rose
Introduction: The story of Sarah continues. The door to Sarahโs heart has swung wide open letting Georgeโs confessed love for her flow into her life. They have been on several dates and grown familiar with each otherโs lives and interests. She has never known happiness like this before. Her heart feels like it will burst out… Continue reading The Door of Love: The Wilted Rose
The Musical Notes of First Love โ The Wilted Rose
From the Simply Story Poetry Blog: The story of Sarah continues. Since moving to Brisbane, Sarah has completed a secretarial course, and six years of piano examinations to fulfil her love of music. She also qualified as a registered nursing sister and is working at Brisbane Royal Hospital. Now in her mid-twenties, back in the… Continue reading The Musical Notes of First Love โ The Wilted Rose
