tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post2133527118038134204..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: The Value of Small Groups by Nola PassmoreJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-25371619158412297462015-12-01T21:26:37.547+10:002015-12-01T21:26:37.547+10:00So grateful for that "catch up over a cuppa&q...So grateful for that "catch up over a cuppa" all those years ago, Nola. Little did we know it was the beginning of a very quilly, very quirky, association. Using callipygian (and the other words of that writing challenge) in a short work was fun, but I found your 'When I Went Skydiving' piece particularly memorable. ;-) So much nagging ... er ... encouragement and constructive support between group members, and so exciting as we saw each one attain publication. You just never know the unexpected paths poetry can lead you down ... especially when the poetry gathering involves two people with common interests who can talk faster than the speed of light ... THANKS!Adele Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413445554710215786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-79415250638651834322015-12-01T08:58:45.339+10:002015-12-01T08:58:45.339+10:00I have a daughter in KIngaroy who could be interes...I have a daughter in KIngaroy who could be interested. I might even fly up to visit her and come, too! Rhonda Pooley - Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267933289137123263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-78993466419217223042015-12-01T07:04:53.405+10:002015-12-01T07:04:53.405+10:00Robyn, we would so love to have you join our group...Robyn, we would so love to have you join our group! It would be great if you could find some people nearby. Do you have a local library? They sometimes have writers' groups or they might not mind if you started one? In the meantime, those horses could be great inspiration. Take care xxNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14232024342423981142015-12-01T01:54:02.044+10:002015-12-01T01:54:02.044+10:00I love the name Quirky Quills. Wish I could join. ...I love the name Quirky Quills. Wish I could join. Of course, that would be some drive. Haha. Nola, I don't have any writers near me. I'd have to drive well over an hour. *sigh* This is a fabulous post. Maybe I'll search for some writers closer. Right now, it's me and the horses. ;-) Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-65830298367068291182015-11-30T20:52:02.293+10:002015-11-30T20:52:02.293+10:00Thanks to all the Quirky Quills. I think we'v...Thanks to all the Quirky Quills. I think we've all helped each other and it's great to see how everyone's grown (and not just from the treats) :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-30139636803901264652015-11-30T19:30:33.439+10:002015-11-30T19:30:33.439+10:00This has been the main motivator for some of us &#...This has been the main motivator for some of us 'reluctant writers' - it is amazing to find that you can write, and the QQ have been a major part of my writing journey.<br />Thanks Nola<br />Pamela Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05720146129770770985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56069563426738616942015-11-30T17:37:32.622+10:002015-11-30T17:37:32.622+10:00Critiques, talk about what we have been doing &...Critiques, talk about what we have been doing & sometimes writing exercises. Raelene was going through Browne and King at one stage. Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37516955239203448382015-11-30T16:59:15.432+10:002015-11-30T16:59:15.432+10:00Thanks Jenny. It was fun having you at the retrea...Thanks Jenny. It was fun having you at the retreat. we'll have to come down the mountain and visit you next time. What do you usually do in your group?Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-24261976281298550562015-11-30T16:58:27.093+10:002015-11-30T16:58:27.093+10:00Thanks for that Ruth. We're hoping to have th...Thanks for that Ruth. We're hoping to have the retreat in May next year, so hopefully you can join us then. Would be great to catch up with you. And good on you for putting out the call for other Brisbanites. Hopefully you'll get some nibbles.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90307745880314235132015-11-30T16:56:09.267+10:002015-11-30T16:56:09.267+10:00Thanks Anusha. My mind has certainly been bogglin...Thanks Anusha. My mind has certainly been boggling for the last few months. Lots of great experiences though and yes, I'm looking forward to seeing what God will do next :) Bless you xxNola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-75185723942041390722015-11-30T16:54:19.268+10:002015-11-30T16:54:19.268+10:00Thanks for sharing your experiences Jeanette. We ...Thanks for sharing your experiences Jeanette. We often email material to each other too, especially on those days when we spend more time chatting and eating than critiquing - LOL It's amazing how much you can learn from a group over time.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38136653824932054962015-11-30T16:28:36.602+10:002015-11-30T16:28:36.602+10:00I'm with Ruth, I'd almost consider moving ...I'm with Ruth, I'd almost consider moving to Toowoomba though I do have a great critique group lead by Raelene in the northern suburbs. And the retreat was a blast :) Thanks for your post Nola.Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3594534910757697352015-11-30T14:03:00.472+10:002015-11-30T14:03:00.472+10:00If you lovely people weren't a few hours' ...If you lovely people weren't a few hours' drive away I'd love to join you, especially as my busy year has ended and there are two months to find new writing directions. If anyone in Brisbane Western suburbs would like to get together for a coffee on my deck, give a call. Ruth BonettiRuth Bonettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542313894716045515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-31276503914330375842015-11-30T10:38:54.260+10:002015-11-30T10:38:54.260+10:00Great post Nola. Loved to hear how Quirky Quills b...Great post Nola. Loved to hear how Quirky Quills began! :) And yes, we writers do need one another to learn from don't we? It's actually scriptural since all of life is meant to be lived in community. That's the best way to learn and encourage one another on. And yep! Nothing like face to face contact is there? Thanks Nola! Bless you for obeying God - first a one on one meeting with Adele - then the Quirky Quills, next an Omega Writers retreat. Wonder what the next step would be. The mind boggles (but in a great way)! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-10190865238402428442015-11-30T08:49:59.999+10:002015-11-30T08:49:59.999+10:00Good to read this, thanks Nola. About 2001 I start...Good to read this, thanks Nola. About 2001 I started and convened for three years a small writers group. Enjoyed it, learned a lot and had lots of bits published as a result. We all wrote and discussed a huge lot, some of which was published! we used to email our work to one another before the meeting. Your group sounds great. Thanks for sharing about it.Jeanette Grant-Thomsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691677119939194892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70297644778233100562015-11-30T08:26:40.067+10:002015-11-30T08:26:40.067+10:00LOL Iola. It's a gift. I've discovered t...LOL Iola. It's a gift. I've discovered there's sometimes a fine line between encouragement and nagging. Just ask the other Quills :)Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-20507064642376672162015-11-30T07:18:22.646+10:002015-11-30T07:18:22.646+10:00Wow! I now know someone with a "nagging minis...Wow! I now know someone with a "nagging ministry"!<br /><br />Great post, Nola. Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.com