Your poetry is some of my fave Rebecca. I think because, like you said, you don't have to dig down really deep to understand the meaning - which I just really struggle to do with a lot of poetry. And I just LOVE that there's a fellow Perth-Australian in this corner of substack.
"So if you want to try something creative, start!" This is lovely and necessary advice, Bec! And personally, I'm grateful you decided to come out from the corner and share your words. They're lovely and necessary, too.
Rebecca, even your interview was so well written and beautiful. So much of it resonated with me, especially the part about motherhood breaking down your barriers.
I LOVE all of these words!! And love the idea of these interviews!
First, I want to yank out so many of these words you wrote as quotes. I feel many of these same things.
Second, west coast swing?! SO fun! I wish there were more adult dance classes in general. I know so many people who would join. I love hearing little facts like this. It makes you into a real human instead of just a profile pic online 😉
I knowwww!! I’m so excited to learn about the rest of the team as they do this! I’m so glad to hear the words resonated 💛💛
And yes, west coast swing is glorious. You don’t feel like you’re exercising. You get a beer and dance with friends in an RSL club haha plus you don’t have to have been doing it since you were 6 years old to start!
Sooo true: "it’s hard to take yourself too seriously when you’re covered in vomit." Also love the relief of writing something and moving on! Hard for me to do sometimes ;)
My goodness thank you so much! Thanks for everything you’ve made Ashlee: C+C and Exhale and your blog and book. I love all of it. It’s the encouragement I needed to put words out into the world. 💛
Your poetry is some of my fave Rebecca. I think because, like you said, you don't have to dig down really deep to understand the meaning - which I just really struggle to do with a lot of poetry. And I just LOVE that there's a fellow Perth-Australian in this corner of substack.
Thank you so much for the consistent encouragement Kym! I know, I’m super excited that there’s another person from Perth on Substack!!! 💛
"So if you want to try something creative, start!" This is lovely and necessary advice, Bec! And personally, I'm grateful you decided to come out from the corner and share your words. They're lovely and necessary, too.
Aww thank you so much Megan! Look forward to reading your contributor interview and hearing how you got into poetry 💛💛
WHOA. I absolutely LOVED reading this!!!
Rebecca, even your interview was so well written and beautiful. So much of it resonated with me, especially the part about motherhood breaking down your barriers.
Aww thank you so much Allison! So glad to hear it resonated. Look forward to reading more of your words 💛
There are so many good nuggets in here!! Thank you for this behind the scenes look!
Thanks Erin! 💛💛
Yay Bec!! I really enjoyed reading this and learning more about you. I’m so glad you’re sharing your creativity with the world!
Awww thanks so much lovely! 💛💛
So fun to learn more about you!
Thanks so much! Looking forward to reading yours! 😍👏🏼🎉
I loved this so much--what a lovely way to get to know you and your voice better!🥰
Aww thank you so much Ashley! 💛💛
I LOVE all of these words!! And love the idea of these interviews!
First, I want to yank out so many of these words you wrote as quotes. I feel many of these same things.
Second, west coast swing?! SO fun! I wish there were more adult dance classes in general. I know so many people who would join. I love hearing little facts like this. It makes you into a real human instead of just a profile pic online 😉
I knowwww!! I’m so excited to learn about the rest of the team as they do this! I’m so glad to hear the words resonated 💛💛
And yes, west coast swing is glorious. You don’t feel like you’re exercising. You get a beer and dance with friends in an RSL club haha plus you don’t have to have been doing it since you were 6 years old to start!
Bec!!! I love this interview so much! Hurray for writing essays and poems and podcasting. You are such a busy lady!
Awww thanks so much friend!! Writing is much easier in the margins than podcasting! I’m in the off-season for that right now 🫣
Sooo true: "it’s hard to take yourself too seriously when you’re covered in vomit." Also love the relief of writing something and moving on! Hard for me to do sometimes ;)
Thanks Megan! 💛
Love! Excited to read more of the interviews!
Me too! I love all Michelle's ideas. I'm excited to learn more about the other poets!
Love love loved this and can’t wait to read the rest! ❤️ a lot of this interview read like the pep talk I needed, thanks Bec 🤩
My goodness thank you so much! Thanks for everything you’ve made Ashlee: C+C and Exhale and your blog and book. I love all of it. It’s the encouragement I needed to put words out into the world. 💛