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5. For Luck -                                                          a prose poem by Donna Byer-Smith 14/10/1999

5. For Luck - ...

I've been looking for both of these pieces in all my scattered history. Feeling that I wanted it to be my next blog post. Finally found the writing and its...

5. For Luck - ...

I've been looking for both of these pieces in all my scattered history. Feeling that I wanted it to be my next blog post. Finally found the writing and its...

4. Hello and Belated Happy 2025. A letter.

4. Hello and Belated Happy 2025. A letter.

The question I am hoping to answer at this first draft stage of my memoir is 'How did I become a mother whose children would estrange her?' Estrangement is known...

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4. Hello and Belated Happy 2025. A letter.

The question I am hoping to answer at this first draft stage of my memoir is 'How did I become a mother whose children would estrange her?' Estrangement is known...

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3. I’ve Become A Dog Person

3. I’ve Become A Dog Person

Read about my life as a modern-day gypsy, house and pet sitting across Australia. From spending quality time with my kids in Melbourne to the joy of caring for furry friends, discover the...

3. I’ve Become A Dog Person

Read about my life as a modern-day gypsy, house and pet sitting across Australia. From spending quality time with my kids in Melbourne to the joy of caring for furry friends, discover the...

2. Writing my Memoir “Donna Do – Meeting Myself Coming Back”

2. Writing my Memoir “Donna Do – Meeting Myself...

Here I share my memoir-writing journey filled with personal stories and life lessons. Discover my tips on writing, building a memoir community, and more.

2. Writing my Memoir “Donna Do – Meeting Myself...

Here I share my memoir-writing journey filled with personal stories and life lessons. Discover my tips on writing, building a memoir community, and more.

1. I describe myself as a creative

1. I describe myself as a creative

Learn more about me as I share my personal journey of living a creative life. From growing up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney to discovering a passion for painting,...

1. I describe myself as a creative

Learn more about me as I share my personal journey of living a creative life. From growing up in the Northern Beaches of Sydney to discovering a passion for painting,...