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Bridget Straub commented on the blog post 'Oh but their weird and their wonderful…'
"Thanks for the laughs! They are much needed today."
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Oh but their weird and their wonderful…
I came across some of these and well…I can’t stop laughing.I’m not sure if I am laughing at the product – or the idiot that came up with it.1. The Hands Free Pump Bra – seriously.Because we all would have worn this around the house while doing chores.When you are ready to pump, just slip in the pumping horns (that’s really what they’re called) add your bottles, hook up your pump and – there you go.Easy peasy……See More
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Aethelfrith - An Epic Poem
At Degsasten, under a cloud-murk skyAethelfrith’s force-at–arms lay quartered on the fens.Each brave man slept deep.It was widely understood that on the morrow,they faced a full company of men-at-arms.Outnumbered ten-fold on the field they would,undaunted, face the minions of Aedan, protector of Dal Riata.Morning came to the…See More
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Julie Jeffs left a comment for Jo Bryant
"Jo,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a…"
Jo Bryant posted a blog post
Black Like Me
It was the summer I turned fourteen that I wandered into a dusty book shop in Maroubra.The shop itself was almost hidden in a small dingy mall. The windows were grimy; a fag hung from the mouth of the shop assistant as she sat on a stool behind the counter.Her eyes were dull, and her bored glance quickly…See More
Jo Bryant posted a blog post
Leaps of faith...
Leaps of faith can be hard to take. I know – I’ve tried to take a few at different times in my life. Sometimes they worked, sometimes they didn’t. It’s not always easy to continue to take those leaps once you’ve ended up on the floor after one. Writing (the way I see it) is all about leaps of faith. You approach a white piece of paper or computer screen, believing that you will find the words to turn it into much more than that. Not just for yourself. You have to believe that you will be able…See More
Jo Bryant commented on the group 'Aussie She-Writers'
"Hi again. Haven't been here for awhile - family, life, the book - living got in the way.
Update - had 3 poems published in a Wellington based online poetry journel.
http://www.papercut.herobo.com/Asylum/Asylum3/Asylum.html
and a story published…"
Brynne Betz left a comment for Jo Bryant
"Thanks for joining my blog, Jo!! I am soOo happy to have you there and cant wait to hear more from you! hugs from afar...Brynne"
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- Who I am:
- I was born in the land of Banjo Paterson, gum trees, and weather extremes.
Grew up in Sydney and Wollongong. Left to explore the wilds of Africa, doing a detour that had me living in Holland for 3 years.
Eventually returned to Oz – living in Queensland, where you need instructions if you are to survive.
In 1993 packed up and headed to the land of the long white cloud, which is not true.
Summers here are astoundingly beautiful and blue.
Now the kids have gone out to explore life – well for once it is all about me.
Graduated with a Bachelor of Communications from Massey University in 2008. other than the birth of my children it was the most defining moment of my life.
I live with a demented fox terrier called Chevvy, 2 cats, a female named Jack and a male named Charlie, as well as a cockatiel named Crash.
I am writing my first novel, as well as poetry, short stories, and more recently articles, e-books, and web-pages for a website.
My blog/website is http://jobryantnz.wordpress.com/
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- n/a
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
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- My writing is:
- Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts, Screenwriting
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
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- Services I offer to other writers:
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- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- Katikati Writers, Pacific Poets
- My professional associations:
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- I found out about She Writes from:
- found it on the internet
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Oh but their weird and their wonderful…
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 11:41pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I came across some of these and well…I can’t stop laughing.
I’m not sure if I am laughing at the product – or the idiot that came up with it.
1. The Hands Free Pump Bra – seriously.
Because we all would have worn this around the house while doing chores.
When you are ready to pump, just slip in the pumping horns (that’s really what they’re called) add your bottles, hook up your pump and – there you go.
Easy peasy……
Continue Aethelfrith - An Epic Poem
Posted on July 8, 2011 at 1:19pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
At Degsasten, under a cloud-murk sky
Aethelfrith’s force-at–arms lay quartered on the fens.
Each brave man slept deep.
It was widely understood that on the morrow,
they faced a full company of men-at-arms.
Outnumbered ten-fold on the field they would,
undaunted,…
Continue Wasted
Posted on July 1, 2011 at 8:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Her brown eyes stare at the Y fork in the road.
As he turns the car left, she’s back
in the taupe coloured room,
looking down past her legs spread wide,…
ContinueComment Wall (5 comments)
- At 9:03am on June 23, 2011,
Julie Jeffs said… - Jo,
Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.
I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.
Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.
Let me know if you have any questions. Look forward to reading your posts.
Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50
- At 3:11pm on April 7, 2011,
Brynne Betz said… - Thanks for joining my blog, Jo!! I am soOo happy to have you there and cant wait to hear more from you! hugs from afar...Brynne
- At 9:03pm on April 4, 2011,
dianejwright said… - Jo, welcome to Screenwriters and Story Editors. Glad you've come along for the fun. Do drop in to our Introductions thread and share a bit about yourself and your work. We're writers at all levels in our work so feel free to ask questions, seek resources, and share your own expertise and experiences. Here's to getting to know each other.
Welcome!
/djw
Host: Screenwriters and Story Editors & Writers in Canada
Founder: THE STORY SPOT
- At 7:41pm on April 4, 2011,
Julia Barry said… 
Hi Jo,
So glad you are here, and welcome to She Writes!
You can check out the Getting Started section to help you find your way around, or a great way to jump in is to get involved with our Groups.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!
Warm best,
Julia Barry
Social Community Manager @ She Writes
- At 3:20pm on April 4, 2011,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Jo, I just opened the door to the novelist group for you - welcome! You might introduce yourself by telling us what you’re working on in the “Show Me Your Novel and I’ll Show You Mine” discussion if you're not too uncomfortable talking about what you're working on. And we do a live chat every Wednesday; hope you can join us for that!
Meg Waite Clayton
Novelist Group Moderator
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells and The Wednesday Sisters
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